"marshknute" (marshknute)
07/22/2020 at 09:18 • Filed to: None
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"marshknute" (marshknute)
07/22/2020 at 09:18 • Filed to: None | 5
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Why did Audi program their electric car with the same scheduled service reminders as their conventional ICE cars?!? We’re approaching the 1-y ear/10K mile service interval...but it’s an EV...it doesn’t require service.
There’s no oil to change. The regen braking means the brake pads are still basically new. The tires are fine. The owners manual even admits the “service” amounts to nothing more than “checking ” a bunch of stuff and resetting the computer to clear the service reminder:
Brake system: Check the thickness of the brake pads
Connected box battery: Check state of health with Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in Guided Functions
First aid kit: Check and enter expiration date YYYY / MM _________ (if applicable)
Front and rear axle/suspension components: Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends; check for excessive play
Instrument cluster: Check warning and indicator lights
Service reminder indicator display: Reset display
Space saver spare wheel and tire: Check condition and tire inflation pressure, adjust if necessary (if equipped)
Tires: Check condition and tire tread wear; Check and record the tread depth
Tires: Check tire inflation pressure and adjust if necessary
Tire repair kit: Check and record the completeness and expiration date (if equipped)
Wiper blades: Check condition and replace if necessary
haveacarortwoorthree2
> marshknute
07/22/2020 at 09:25 |
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As this is upgraded tech, clearly they have transitioned from fluid to blinker oil. Please change in 200m or 1000 clicks, whichever comes first.
nerd_racing
> marshknute
07/22/2020 at 09:26 |
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Stealership wants your duckets.
pip bip - choose Corrour
> marshknute
07/22/2020 at 09:30 |
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a/c compressor oil perhaps
:P
Ash78, voting early and often
> marshknute
07/22/2020 at 09:36 |
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They need the touch point to sell you stuff.
Honestly, probably just an insurance policy for them. I can’t imagine how many more warranty issues might come up if you didn’t visit your dealer just a few times during the first 4 years. Their inspections are just as much for them as they are for you. That way you don’t show up on the last day of warranty with $20k of complaints over stuff that’s been going downhill.
nermal
> marshknute
07/22/2020 at 09:38 |
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Out of curiosity , have you called a dealership and asked for a price quote for the service?
OPPOsaurus WRX
> marshknute
07/22/2020 at 09:41 |
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i bet the dealer would take the car for an hour and char ge you $100 for an oil change that they dont do thinking your a fool.
dogisbadob
> marshknute
07/22/2020 at 09:43 |
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Audis are so high-maintenance it wouldn’t surprise me that their EV would need an oil change lol
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> marshknute
07/22/2020 at 09:53 |
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No it is for the ICE that makes those low speed noises, silly.
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marshknute
> pip bip - choose Corrour
07/22/2020 at 10:02 |
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Lol, I was trying to think of all possible auxiliary appliances that might use some sort of oil thinking surely Audi wasn’t dumb enough to mean engine oil.
I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker
> marshknute
07/22/2020 at 10:09 |
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There is oil in it that requires periodic changing, but definitely not every 10k.
This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja:
> marshknute
07/22/2020 at 10:16 |
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Gear oil, oil cooled motors maybe? Idk. If not it seems half assed for something that's supposed to be a premium product.
Nick Has an Exocet
> marshknute
07/22/2020 at 10:40 |
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Lawyers maybe?
Darkbrador
> marshknute
07/22/2020 at 10:59 |
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One funny yet useless bit of information, is that “ etron” litterally means “turd”, in French. I had to take a 2nd look at your headline ...
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marshknute
> Darkbrador
07/22/2020 at 11:07 |
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I love when translations go wrong! Chevy Nova (doesn’t go) or the toothpaste Colgate (go hang yourself).
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nerd_racing
> Darkbrador
07/22/2020 at 11:36 |
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So did MR2.