Audi S5 Update: Piston Damage From LSPI (Low Speed Pre-Ignition)

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  • 2018 Audi S5 Direct Injected 3.0L Turbocharged V6. Come along with us on this engine teardown and diagnosis. We will talk in depth about what causes low speed pre-ignition and how you can avoid it.
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  • @punclizme
    @punclizme Před 4 dny +211

    This channel, besides being great examples of mechanics, is a fantastic example of customer service applicable anywhere you got customers. Dont promise what you cant deliver, keep to your word, communicate clearly and be honest even in bad situations. Love it!

    • @DavesAutoCenterCenterville
      @DavesAutoCenterCenterville  Před 4 dny +20

      Wow, thank you!

    • @briankay5384
      @briankay5384 Před 4 dny

      @@DavesAutoCenterCenterville. Your photography and camera quality is Top Notch. Great work fellas !

    • @landgrenade
      @landgrenade Před 4 dny +5

      Endless lessons to be had here. Never stop learning, treat people with dignity and respect, good self criticism, etc.

    • @waynecastleman1363
      @waynecastleman1363 Před 3 dny +1

      I started using Shell Premium in my Audi and have been using Castrol full senthetic . I'm not sure if premium is enough in my 2013 A4 with about 70.000 miles

    • @Harry-gf7ox
      @Harry-gf7ox Před dnem

      Except the shitty part…. Them being all Christian 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

  • @joelsantana9588
    @joelsantana9588 Před 4 dny +189

    Firstly i want to say im a big fan of your work.
    I am a workshop boss in the Netherlands.
    It is always a pleasure to watch your work and insight of things. 18 years working as a mechanic im learning everyday day and man i am happy to find a channel that teaches. Keep up the work.

  • @tgamirov
    @tgamirov Před 17 hodinami +1

    You are an awesome doctor who ended up becoming a mechanic. You work on the engine like a good cardiologist works on hearts. I see the passion, the desire to do right by your customers, the heart of a teacher.

  • @Generichumanzie
    @Generichumanzie Před 4 dny +86

    You know you’re old school when you busy out the molasses comparison lol

  • @milanlupac
    @milanlupac Před 4 dny +55

    Please consider changing the rocker arms - if he has the old ones (part number 06M) they can lead to a catastrophic failure. There are new revised ones (part number 0P2).

    • @dieseldes6578
      @dieseldes6578 Před 4 dny +4

      Exactly this.

    • @86j
      @86j Před 4 dny +5

      These rocker arms need to be done. Known issue on these EA839 engines (early builds).
      It would be a shame to miss these while the engine is out.

    • @kl3271
      @kl3271 Před 3 dny +4

      Looks like there were little rocker arm bearings being pulled out with the piston ring parts. Definitely a situation.

    • @vegbacca
      @vegbacca Před 2 dny +1

      Yup

    • @bretsimpson9890
      @bretsimpson9890 Před dnem +1

      Agreed from Scotland

  • @paulocapelas2881
    @paulocapelas2881 Před 4 dny +7

    I've learned more about engines in 14 minutes than in the last 15 years of scrolling on CZcams. Thanks Dave

  • @cyberbaz2005
    @cyberbaz2005 Před 3 dny +4

    What I like most about Dave is he lets the Auto Manufacturers know where they failed their customers like a disappointed elder. Exactly what they deserve.

  • @roderickroderick7216
    @roderickroderick7216 Před 3 dny +6

    It's not oil, It's software.
    Email the major tuning companies and determine what fuel it is tuned for or ask them to assist in reverting to stock.
    APR
    034 Motorsports
    IE Integrated Engineering
    Unitronic

  • @rickcampbell1846
    @rickcampbell1846 Před 4 dny +97

    He should definitely replace the timing chain and tensioners while the engine is out. The only exception would be if it had extremely low miles.

    • @MadScientist267
      @MadScientist267 Před 4 dny +22

      Be easier to replace the car with something that isn't an overpriced overengineered shop filler.

    • @martinmoffitt4702
      @martinmoffitt4702 Před 4 dny +11

      @@MadScientist267 what will this thing be worth after he dumps 25 k into it....sounded like a prime candidate for some kind of insurance mishap

    • @lostalx
      @lostalx Před 4 dny +4

      ​@MadScientist267 Japanese V8s are way better than any of these German cars. The only exception is SLS AMG, which is impossible to find.

    • @MadScientist267
      @MadScientist267 Před 4 dny +1

      @@lostalx Rollin yota... indeed

    • @aygwm
      @aygwm Před 4 dny +1

      Bad idea to put used guides back in

  • @mitchellduggan236
    @mitchellduggan236 Před 4 dny +41

    As an mechanical engineer and backyard mechanic, I really appreciate your attention to detail, diagnostic steps, and the multiple solutions you give the customers. Love the Condition, Cause, Correction, Confirm advice in the Lambo engine failure video; basically the scientific method applied to cars. Keep up the great work!

    • @jamber007
      @jamber007 Před 4 dny +1

      Both these engines were made in the same factory.

    • @24theMoney
      @24theMoney Před dnem

      There was never a followup video for that Lambo engine.

  • @BIGTONY2132001
    @BIGTONY2132001 Před 4 dny +14

    I'm in the 43rd year of being a mechanic and I've seen the good and the bad techs, As far as I can see I've got to say you're pretty lucky with the techs you have working for, very thorough and not afraid to these kind of jobs!! Great job guys!!!!

    • @munter10
      @munter10 Před 4 dny +5

      There’s a reason Dave’s techs are not afraid of taking on these jobs… they are very well trained and have a very supportive boss.
      I worked 40 years as a mechanic and the status quo was the boss was a prick and lying to customers, and the other techs were secretive about their mechanical and electrical knowledge and were very reluctant to share info they may have learned on courses or on the job.
      I’m retired now but so glad to be away from the trade…I love fixing cars and bikes, but I don’t like the business side of it.
      I’m in New Zealand by the way.

    • @BIGTONY2132001
      @BIGTONY2132001 Před 4 dny +2

      @@munter10 I agree 100%, you know it's not the job it's the people you work with! I'm about to retire soon, can't wait. USA here Illinois 30 miles south of Chicago.

  • @davidg3517
    @davidg3517 Před 4 dny +35

    Thanks for clearly explaining how LSPI occurs.

  • @zakuraayame5091
    @zakuraayame5091 Před 4 dny +11

    please take a sample of that oil if still possible; send it to Lake Speed Jr to see what the shop actually put in it!

  • @jamesbrummett9530
    @jamesbrummett9530 Před 4 dny +13

    I have been a long time believer in a 60 second idle warm up and easy driving for the first 2 miles))) It is nice to hear Dave Confirm this.

  • @Plumbtired
    @Plumbtired Před 4 dny +15

    There’s one more thing that can cause or at least contribute to LSPI. Dave didn’t say it on camera probably to save the client embarrassment. You must put premium fuel in an Audi and it should be from a top tier station. Not Mo’s Flow and Go. Any other octane grade besides premium will cause pre ignition even with octane additives.

    • @rafmatt1607
      @rafmatt1607 Před dnem +3

      Sure, but why did only one piston, at least on that bank, show damage?

    • @MyerShift7
      @MyerShift7 Před 16 hodinami

      ​@@rafmatt1607sure, then why would LSPI only be one piston and cylinder bank? You can use the exact same reasoning to discredit yourself

  • @cycleguy666
    @cycleguy666 Před 4 dny +46

    Good work Dave and crew. Yep , I was a VW Audi tech for 30 years!! And being German, I never understood the reasoning, especially from a service point of view!! Timing chains and pensioners were another situation. You might want to put a timing set in there too!!
    Howdy from my Virginia retirement home!!
    Cheers Y'all 🍻
    Rick. 🤠

    • @DavesAutoCenterCenterville
      @DavesAutoCenterCenterville  Před 4 dny +11

      Hi Rick! Hope retirement is serving you well

    • @MitzvosGolem1
      @MitzvosGolem1 Před 4 dny +5

      A German American here .
      Mechanic since 1979.
      Worked on all equipment diesels heavy equipment marine trucks cars motorcycle..
      I think Germany lost WW2 and getting revenge by selling POS cars to dopey rich people.
      I have older Deutz and had Maico 490 .
      From 1980s were still good.
      I work on Liebherr cranes and Krupp .
      Mercedes diesel still excellent.

    • @up2924
      @up2924 Před 4 dny +2

      Totally agree here. Must replace the timing chains tensions and guides if you have it out.

  • @bentleyjarrard885
    @bentleyjarrard885 Před 4 dny +14

    Good to hear your endorsement of Amsoil products. I use it in everything. Have never had a failure of a lubricated, internal engine component in a total of 700,000 miles spread between 3 vehicles.

    • @samrodian919
      @samrodian919 Před 4 dny +1

      Alex at Legit Street Cars is an Amsoil fan and also one of their distributors in Chicago. Go to his channel and order from him and you get a big discount! ( I'm nothing to do with either businesses, as I live in the UK, but am a subscriber to both Dave, and Alex)

    • @bentleyjarrard885
      @bentleyjarrard885 Před 4 dny

      @@samrodian919 Thanks. I'm actually a preferred customer and get fairly good discounts ordering direct from Amsoil.

    • @ADUSN
      @ADUSN Před dnem +1

      Fresh oil is more important than brand of oil, but I will say amsoil is good. I'm very partial to pennzoil platinum

  • @Blu.86-te1pr
    @Blu.86-te1pr Před 2 dny +26

    You’re the only guy on CZcams who gets LSPI EXACTLY right. If I could add, non SP rated oil can lower the octane of the atomized fuel to the point it’s unstable at the higher, boosted compression ratios and operating temps of modern engines. GF-7/SQ is launching March 1 of next year. Most of the changes are specifically around LSPI with a smaller focus on fuel efficiency. The OEMs drove most of the LSPI changes. Warranty costs are a real b****!!

    • @dealershiptechtruth
      @dealershiptechtruth Před 14 hodinami

      Except his recommendation on oil excluded the Audi specific requirements. This was an ignorant ass video. .
      The engine died from the tune. Not oil.

  • @brianpulliam9828
    @brianpulliam9828 Před 4 dny +10

    Dave I never tire of watching your videos and how much you appreciate your employees and even talk them up on camera. Everyone deserves a boss like you that instructs and praises.

  • @wysetech2000
    @wysetech2000 Před 4 dny +7

    I'm a retired tech with over 50 years in the trade. I still try to keep up with the latest as much as I can. I will enjoy cars until my dying day. I have heard of low speed pre ignition in direct injected vehicles but didn't know exactly what causes it. Your explanation was what I wanted to know. We also likely agree that somehow the public would find a way to ruin an engine made from industrial diamonds. I had customers ask me how a failure happened on their car and sometimes I had to say that I didn't know exactly. Looks like someone filled your engine with spray foam. LoL.

  • @livingsnake3903
    @livingsnake3903 Před 4 dny +57

    lol the 50k mark after college was the norm 6 years ago, it’s 80k now and 80k today still feels like 50k after all expenses.

    • @Unbleachd
      @Unbleachd Před 4 dny

      Income has feeling?

    • @ryen49
      @ryen49 Před 4 dny +13

      @@Unbleachd give it some more critical thinking....you are almost there....

    • @Unbleachd
      @Unbleachd Před 4 dny +3

      @@ryen49 no as a flat rate tech the last 12 years I disagree. I’ve lived below my means and stayed out of debt 90% of those years. I have no idea what you people are talking about.

    • @martinmoffitt4702
      @martinmoffitt4702 Před 4 dny +10

      no matter what you are making it's NOT easy work, working as a mechanic anywhere for anyone!

    • @md1028
      @md1028 Před 4 dny +7

      Well looking at guys toolbox he prob spent more than some did on a college degree lol.

  • @rickbatey1548
    @rickbatey1548 Před 4 dny +5

    I was greatly impressed by your Tech, Alejandro, before you showed his tool box. He is efficient, thorough, and well trained. Not to mention making a good salary as well. Keep up the good work!

    • @martinmoffitt4702
      @martinmoffitt4702 Před 4 dny +1

      I'm sure he's earning every penny Hard, dirty, tiring work!

  • @ToyotatechDK
    @ToyotatechDK Před 4 dny +1

    As an Audi enthusiast i can only agree on the stupidity behind the decission to place the cam-gear/chain in the back. BMW does it as well now. Supposedly the bell housing absorbs the "noise" of the chain drive. Love your work guys. Greetings from Denmark

  • @darrellbroomhall7020
    @darrellbroomhall7020 Před 4 dny +12

    Integrity and honestly, you have it and it is so rare.

  • @MendicantBias1
    @MendicantBias1 Před 4 dny +22

    Part of the issue is the shifting strategy of modern transmissions. They often lug the engine at low RPMs, which is the perfect condition for LSPI.

    • @robertcambareri1028
      @robertcambareri1028 Před 4 dny +1

      Yes, I have noticed this on numerous friends cars. I tell them to gently press on accelerator pedal to get trans to drop down a gear. I drive a 5 Speed manual so I'm in control, not a computer.

    • @TheGreenS4Channel
      @TheGreenS4Channel Před 3 dny +1

      this is why i floor my RS5

    • @2strokeFORever
      @2strokeFORever Před 2 dny

      Yupp 100%

    • @ADUSN
      @ADUSN Před dnem

      ​@@robertcambareri1028manual owners try not to mention they drive a manual challenge(impossible)

  • @Jasn_Chvz
    @Jasn_Chvz Před 4 dny +1

    I know nothing about cars outside changing my own oil. But I can’t get enough of these videos. Fascinating stuff to watch masters work.

  • @MrGetBad4u
    @MrGetBad4u Před 2 dny

    Dave, I wish your shop was closer. I am in PA and you are out in UT. I'd bring all of my cars to you in a heartbeat. Not too many people like you that take the time to explain everything. You seem like you have a very successful business over there and it shows due to the techs you hire, how you treat them and how you treat other people. Keep up the great work. You earned a new sub.

  • @mikeholmstrom1899
    @mikeholmstrom1899 Před 3 dny +3

    Engine designers moving the starter motor to under the intake manifold on V engines also is kind of crazy, adding a lot of stuff to remove for a simple starter repair.

  • @chrismarrero7072
    @chrismarrero7072 Před 2 dny

    im no mechanic by any means but i sure love cars and im enjoying this channel and content. and transparency and good costumer service always wins

  • @SemirGospodarSvihSvjetova

    Much love from Bosnia, Dave. Love your videos and your character, super calming, chill, knowledgable guy. You and a few other guys on youtube made me want to pick up repairing and servicing my own stuff.

  • @montyrayza7220
    @montyrayza7220 Před 4 dny

    Ty so much brother - I'll be driving gently well warming up and changing my oil 2 times what is recommended. I've been wrenching for years but you never stop learning. This man is the best out there.

  • @thewaywardgrape3838
    @thewaywardgrape3838 Před 4 dny +2

    I learn something with every video Dave puts out! Thanks Dave & the Team!

  • @SPMech1
    @SPMech1 Před 4 dny +33

    I worked in a dealership that was bought out by another dealership.......they started having bulk motor oil delivered into a tank. We had NO IDEA what oil we were being made to put into cars. At the time the corvettes were coming with Mobil 1. They made us use the bulk oil they were buying............I left there in a hurry ! ! ! ! !

    • @Sixpointtwoliter
      @Sixpointtwoliter Před 4 dny

      GM still uses Mobil 1 as their Dexos rated oil. I use Supercar in my Blackwing

    • @pigg20021
      @pigg20021 Před 4 dny +2

      ​@@mitchellwilson8463
      I can tell you with absolute certainty, VW / AUDI OEM oil is Castrol. If you don't use Castrol, make sure the Oil rating is A3/B3, A3/B4. If you don't see this on the bottle, stay away unless it's an emergency. If the bottle doesn't say European on it anywhere, chances are you have an incompatible product.

    • @3029dz
      @3029dz Před 4 dny

      Old European formula is the death elixir for Direct injection.
      Hi calcium just like in diesel oil causes spark knock on Direct injection.

    • @adamvanburen
      @adamvanburen Před 3 dny

      @@pigg20021 VW/Audi OEM oil hasn't been castrol for the past 4 or so years. They have been using Mobil for all 0w30, 0w40, 5w40, and 10w60 since. i work for audi

    • @DrewFixIt
      @DrewFixIt Před 2 dny +1

      I only use Castrol Edge A3/B4 in my Audi … it’s not even expensive so I’m not sure why people deviate from OEM spec? Cheers Drew

  • @michiganmudduckradio7849

    This is also why installing spark plugs with a torque wrench to spec is VERY important on DI. They are clocked specifically to the injector to that torque value.

  • @ruebzrandomreactionz3488
    @ruebzrandomreactionz3488 Před 3 dny +19

    His first mistake was buying a used Audi RS5 with 75,000 miles on it. I wasn’t a tech but I worked for Audi as a detailer and boy did I see some shit come in. That alone made be stay far and clear from those cars including Volkswagen.

    • @superdave19855
      @superdave19855 Před 18 hodinami +1

      Your loss. Most Audi owners are idiots and don't work on their own stuff. Same for a lot of average VW owners. VAG MQB is a good platform - you just have to take care of the maintenance, like with most brands. Unfortunately, VAG, like a lot of manufactures, made these DI engines overly complex, leading to various issues like this video shows.

    • @MyerShift7
      @MyerShift7 Před 16 hodinami +1

      ​@@superdave19855bull. You people always use the "maintenance" excuse. That doesn't fix the fact that VAG products are very weakly designed and engineered. Maintenance doesn't prevent the inherit problems of these cars nor prevent unexpected failures. As the owner of a brand new MKV back in 2008, ask me how I know. Especially when every service and oil change was being done at the dealership while under warranty. No, your "Made in Germany" vs Mexico excuse doesn't fly either. VW pushed me to Honda which lead me to Toyota.

    • @superdave19855
      @superdave19855 Před 15 hodinami +1

      @@MyerShift7 Well your first mistake was buying a MK5. Those were the 1st generation of VAG's DI engines that had several issues - timing chain tensioners, cam followers, etc.
      You are wrong. VAG actually issued a TSB regarding oil specs to be used b/c many dealerships were not using the correct API spec oil, leading to various issues.
      Your comment about weakly designed is bunk too. The 2.0L, 1.8T, and VR6 are some of the most reliable engines ever made by any manufacturer - especially the 2.0L. It's on par with Honda's D16/B20 series in terms of bulletproof-ness.

  • @jasonf2977
    @jasonf2977 Před 4 dny

    What you were saying at around 250-3 minutes hit home. I believe in my work and believe that I can tear down any engine and fix or diagnose it. I'm 23 with passion and a dream, went to trade school. Made 30k my first year out on track to make 50 and I still fell like my level of work deserves more. I applaud Alejandro and hope to follow in his path swiftly

  • @roderickroderick7216
    @roderickroderick7216 Před 4 dny +9

    Previous owner most likely tuned the car. When the new owner bough it he was most likely unaware of it and put the wrong fuel in it.
    Email the popular tuning companies to confirm if there is or isn't a 93 oct or E40 tune on it. Which would for sure cause pre-ignition and engine failure as described if the new owner did not put the proper fuel grade in it.

    • @gregorymalchuk272
      @gregorymalchuk272 Před dnem

      Do these "tunes" simply ignore the knock sensor data?

    • @davethedogdude
      @davethedogdude Před dnem

      @@gregorymalchuk272 at least one did or at least kept the timing advanced when it should not have, although it was revised and is perhaps better now. The company that made it even made a video showing the stock tune changing the timing to avoid said knock, trying to suggest the issue with their tune was based on the cars OEM tune trying to make sure it wasn't going to blow itself to bits.

  • @jys8569
    @jys8569 Před 4 dny +8

    I believe H2 motors in Germany specializes in honing and rebuilding nikasil engines. The bmw S65 and S85 engines have nikasil cylinder walls and they have a special process to bring the silicone to the surface.

    • @vertigoacid
      @vertigoacid Před 4 dny +1

      Yeah, Sreten (M539) had great success with them

    • @blipco5
      @blipco5 Před 2 dny

      Yes, nikasil can be restored. Probably ain’t cheap.

    • @jys8569
      @jys8569 Před 2 dny

      @blipco5 lol the video involved tearing apart the bottom end and replacing the piston. Cheap left the chat a long time ago.

  • @BobbyC777x
    @BobbyC777x Před 2 dny

    Thanks for the follow-up - that's what everybody wanted to see! I'd be curious what people think the "quote" will be. Dave is the best!

  • @MossMini
    @MossMini Před 2 dny +1

    Congrats to all the Men out there working with your hands and brains to build and maintain the Society.

    • @ADUSN
      @ADUSN Před dnem

      A society who thinks less of honest work.

  • @saberstrikez
    @saberstrikez Před dnem

    I wish I had gone into this trade and wish i could work with and speak to Dave. What a great personality and amazingly great and honest person. Love the channel and content! Great team and keep up the amazing work!

  • @eddiereichel9354
    @eddiereichel9354 Před 4 dny +96

    It will never cease to amaze me how cheap people can be. Oil is cheaper than metal.

    • @elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic
      @elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanic Před 4 dny +11

      As a mobile mechanic who does a lot of oil changes if I had a penny for everytime I said that to a customer. The 1.8/2.0T Audi/VW's drink oil. The 2.0 holds like 5 to 5.5qts. Every single one I do has 2 to 4qts at the most come out.

    • @alexg9727
      @alexg9727 Před 4 dny +4

      tell me youve never owned a German car without telling me

    • @alexg9727
      @alexg9727 Před 4 dny +2

      VW biggest oil burners of any cars

    • @alexg9727
      @alexg9727 Před 4 dny +3

      And yes this is just a fancy plastic VW

    • @alexg9727
      @alexg9727 Před 4 dny +2

      Some of them will burn like 1 QT every 1000km and the dealership will tell you its normal

  • @bugattichiron8658
    @bugattichiron8658 Před 4 dny +1

    Hello Dave, thank you for the knowledge you are spreading with your videos. I like longer content like this (or even more). I do an apprenticeship as a mecanic and I find your videos are very interesting and useful.
    Greetings from Switzerland. 🇨🇭

  • @user-dr9nk5gw3b
    @user-dr9nk5gw3b Před 4 dny +3

    Dave, just FYI, Millennium Technologies and one or two other places can redo nikasil and other plated bores. Not sure if they can do car blocks but they’ve done several motocross cylinders for me with great results.
    Also, thank you for your work and your channel. It’s been a great education and serves as a great example for how to treat customers and your people.

  • @FCF27
    @FCF27 Před 4 dny

    I really wish all mechanics would learn from your shop! Truly aspirational. God bless you guys 🇺🇸

  • @jwholmes2
    @jwholmes2 Před 4 dny

    Wow! The new videographer is amazing. The channel just went to the next level!

  • @JL-kv2hr
    @JL-kv2hr Před 4 dny +2

    I recently had to get a direct injection engine for my car rebuilt because of carbon buildup burning out valves(from previous owner).
    Amazing how oil can make such a huge difference in an engine.
    Thanks Dave for your amazing and detailed videos!

  • @Slugg-O
    @Slugg-O Před 4 dny +1

    Thanks, Dave. I learned something important about modern engines, rings, and why they require low viscosity oil. I'm old school and find it hard to change my stubborn ways. I tend to think heavy oil provides more cushion between parts, but never considered the fact that rings are lighter than they once were and how piston cooling needs a low vis oil.
    Super job!

  • @ksfixitmangaming617
    @ksfixitmangaming617 Před 3 dny

    Dave I love your channel and I wanted to say you have the luckiest employees in the world. What a pleasure it would be to look forward to going to work everyday at your shop with a boss that cares. Keep up the great work you are doing. Looking forward to your next video. 💙

  • @CheongFooPeng
    @CheongFooPeng Před 4 dny +1

    I am shop owner from Malaysia dealing with Peugeot n Citroen cars diagnostic and repair. Peugeot 1.6 direct injection turbo common issue here.can't explained how this happened to the customer when ever the customer asked. Learn today from u another knowledge gain from u. Hope that a shop like your here

  • @Hellcat71782
    @Hellcat71782 Před 4 dny +3

    You wouldn’t believe how many comments I read “ahhh new oil on modern cars you can just start up and drive away as soon as the RPM’s go down”

  • @danieldoherty919
    @danieldoherty919 Před 3 dny +1

    yes Dave, always tell my kids to warm your car up for at least a minute before driving away🇬🇧🛠

  • @Everything.On.Wheels519

    So when my dealer can't figure out my next misfire problem I should just send it to you?! Lol you guys are better then "dealer trained professionals" 😂

  • @devobronc
    @devobronc Před 3 dny

    Dave... Thanks from salt Lake City.. You make us proud.
    Great work, Great Integrity, Wonderful CZcams Channel.

  • @ellinasgr8830
    @ellinasgr8830 Před 4 dny

    Great info as always, I have watched almost every episode and enjoy learning from your channel. Thank you :-)

  • @munozinni
    @munozinni Před 4 dny +1

    4:46 Hola señor Dave!!! Gracias for teaching us the importance of using the right oil and those letters and numbers have a lot of importance to lubricate properly the engine…Gracias for sharing your wisdom with all of us your followers 😅

  • @user-lf4kz5gm2f
    @user-lf4kz5gm2f Před 3 dny

    Dave, it's amazing how much I learn from you vids, Google legend and I'm sure there's a picture of you.. your mechanics are something else. Definitely the shop to go to in the U.S. 💪💪💪💪

  • @RichieRouge206
    @RichieRouge206 Před 4 dny

    Dave - love your channel so much. I'm a massive petrol head (yep in the UK) and I'm doing engineering at college so use your videos and knowledge for my research too. I was aware of 0w/20 oil and the pitfalls of GDI but here you have explained everything so well. Thank you. And it's a heart warming change to see a boss who sees his team as assets rather then numbers. In these awful times where no-one gives a s*%t about anyone, it is a breath of fresh air. I owe a lot to my late grandfather and as he raised me, taught me all I know and instilled the love of cars and engineering and your guidance for those guys reminds me so much of that so it hits home with me. Thank you for all your work! Richie

  • @AdrianWyrzykowski
    @AdrianWyrzykowski Před 15 hodinami

    i got the same engine in my sq5 ... they are incredible motors but these stories are not great to hear - thank u for the great explanation and teardown!

  • @kdieterle8
    @kdieterle8 Před 2 dny

    I'm at the point, as an audi owner and had one of these and a w12 I worked on personally, they did this as a "racing standard". Their idea is run it hard, drop it out, put new one in, repair and repeat. No prevention possible for these timing guides, it's a when not if. Love getting to see my favorite brand up on the lift! Always something to learn.

  • @BeauRodriguezITDRC
    @BeauRodriguezITDRC Před 2 dny

    This has turned into my favorite channel

  • @everythingeverywhereanyone

    Love watching from the uk.

  • @williamghiatis6739
    @williamghiatis6739 Před 4 dny +23

    Dave, make sure you update the rockers and lifters. B9 platform has major issues with the lifters. I'm also wondering if the car is tuned.

    • @dieseldes6578
      @dieseldes6578 Před 4 dny +4

      Exactly this. Check the rockers! Bearings fall out of them.

    • @stevenmcinally4420
      @stevenmcinally4420 Před 4 dny

      Mmm. Been doing these a long time.
      Not prone to . Cam follower failure. Unless of course. It's run out of oil. Several times.

    • @williamghiatis6739
      @williamghiatis6739 Před 4 dny +3

      @@stevenmcinally4420 You can tell that to the multiple customers that have had rocker failure. VAG quietly updated the rockers as the small needle bearings were failing. Causing camshaft damage. B9 early production 17-19 had issues. We do them all the time.

    • @Mads1690
      @Mads1690 Před 4 dny +2

      I was thinking there would have been roller bearings in the oil pan from the rockers

    • @KharakTube-gq8ou
      @KharakTube-gq8ou Před 3 dny

      @@williamghiatis6739 The rocker arm failure for early B9s is pretty well known at this point. It is also considered a pretty rare failure in the Audi community. They can fail, but not often. Do you really see these frequently in person?

  • @youtoob1234567
    @youtoob1234567 Před 4 dny

    Dave, I've been out of the business for 10 years. Still do plenty of work at home in my own shop for myself and others, but if I were local, I would come work for you in a heartbeat!

  • @homerhorisgumboot5503
    @homerhorisgumboot5503 Před 9 hodinami

    As always, great content and explanations of the relevant conditions of the engine. Dave, please don't tell the viewers about the combustion of fuel, especially the match into an open container of fuel. As a retired mechanic I know only to well the not so good ideas some people can come up with. If you tell them you can throw a match into an open container of fuel, some people will run out to the shed to see t works. Don't get me wrong, your explanation of vehicle conditions and what to look for, the other problems it can cause, as I said, great content! Please take this into consideration, personally I would be horrified if I told this to someone who had then gone out and tried this and now has third degree burns to 90% of the body. Thanks and as usual I look forward to your next video.

  • @GodzilarOG7337
    @GodzilarOG7337 Před 3 dny +4

    Stepping out on a limb here but I have this car (Audi S5) with this AE839 engine and it’s a terrific car and it’s high tech, not to mention it’s wicked fast even stock.
    The car isn’t the problem, once again it’s people the problem. People put these shit popcorn tunes so they can squeeze more power yet fail to do proper research on the car. You said it yourself, you put the wrong oil, drive like a maniac out of the gate, and don’t do proper maintenance, I don’t know of many engines today that will tolerate that kind of abuse. If you want high performance then buy an RS5 or RS6 and stop being broke.
    These aren’t your dad’s big V8, these are sophisticated engines that offer great fuel economy and that need the best fuel, proper warm up times not to mention the correct fluids to work correctly as intended.
    If you want to crazy horsepower figures, buy a skyline GtR.
    Lastly, this is why I do shit myself, you’d be surprised how much you can do yourself with the right tools and CZcams. Buy OE parts, the workshop manual and do all the routine maintenance. No way dealerships will put the same amount of love in your car like you can.

  • @choochoothelilsavage9573

    Great advice. Always warm up your car. Especially a performance car.

  • @wildbill1313
    @wildbill1313 Před 4 dny +1

    I believe that you’re a great mechanic,and your employees are better than good.Yall blow me away with your knowledge.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
    M

  • @roystouten
    @roystouten Před 4 dny

    Dave u guys are a great inspiration for me to keep learning and building every day ❤️👊 kind regards from the netherlands

  • @zacharymarkham5232
    @zacharymarkham5232 Před 3 dny

    Absolutely love this channel for this stuff.

  • @jamesthurber8807
    @jamesthurber8807 Před 3 dny

    Eye opening info. Thanks Dave and Alejandro

  • @AlaskanRide
    @AlaskanRide Před 3 dny

    One badass video editor you have! Good work!

  • @Sha463.
    @Sha463. Před 3 dny

    Thanks for all these videos i adopted your work methood 4 C's on my own cars. All the way from South Africa.

  • @apshambarger
    @apshambarger Před 3 dny

    Fantastic customer service and amazing skill!

  • @themindofthemechanic.2221

    The amount of people out there that don't understand oil grades is crazy, I hope people watch this video and really take in what you are saying Dave. The amount of times I hear techs telling people your engine takes a 5-30....I'm like mate, that's just the viscosity what about the grade/rating.....? Is it a SN, C3, A3,A5? Anyway....thanks for another great video...

  • @charleshenderson9058
    @charleshenderson9058 Před 4 dny +1

    Dave this is like masters level engine science, Class 5109 PreCombustion.

  • @jakelewis8345
    @jakelewis8345 Před 4 dny

    love all your sports car and exotics videos! still patiently waiting for the next lambo vid!!!

  • @glenruginski4812
    @glenruginski4812 Před 4 dny

    Love the channel, always good information great guys 👍

  • @jonh.5930
    @jonh.5930 Před 3 dny

    Just reminded me of the older ford Explorer timming chains back in the day they still trigger me thank god they aint around anymore. Love the channel big G'day from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @Robo-hy8xu
    @Robo-hy8xu Před 4 dny +1

    You should have a school, well you do on youtube but man, I learn so much from your videos

  • @squidsmobilerepair
    @squidsmobilerepair Před 3 dny +1

    Dave, I love your dis on colleges and basically promoting trade schools. Tade schools or learn on the job is the way to i believe.

  • @patrickcaudill2939
    @patrickcaudill2939 Před 4 dny +1

    Excellent information🙏👍🏼 Car owner is lucky to have you in his corner.
    Think the 3 litre Duramax also has it’s timing belt in the rear

  • @bikerz3857
    @bikerz3857 Před 4 dny

    You're a great teacher. Keep up the great videos.

  • @akhilnair8216
    @akhilnair8216 Před 3 dny

    Hi sir I am great fan of your work and learning new things from you 🛠️🔧

  • @juliustonker
    @juliustonker Před 4 dny

    Another great masterclass! Thank you sir!

  • @OrjonZ
    @OrjonZ Před 4 dny +5

    Wish all shops worked like this.

  • @hornetboy3694
    @hornetboy3694 Před 4 dny

    Another awesome video, Dave, thank you sir

  • @mztokyo7630
    @mztokyo7630 Před 2 dny

    Love your video quality and explanation.

  • @Jdmess9
    @Jdmess9 Před 4 dny +3

    Great to hear Dave talk about oils. I do my own changes because shops got annoyed with me asking for the spec. You wanna make sure your heart gets the correct blood type, right?

  • @choochoothelilsavage9573

    Howd that go again Dave? Boop boop booop. Not trashing you by any means. I love the way you explain

  • @turbobanana
    @turbobanana Před 4 dny +3

    A few insights from the factory side of things on those 3.0 turbo engines: Audi moved the chains to the back side of their blocks years ago for packaging reasons. They could make the blocks like 2 inches shorter by moving them to the back internally. The Audi spec for the oil on those engines is 0W-20 weight full synthetic with a VW508-00 certification. Not sure what that translates to in an API rating off the top of my head, but it's a certification that many oil manufacturers will have somewhere on the bottle.

    • @miceinoz1181
      @miceinoz1181 Před 4 dny +1

      BMW also put the timing set on the back of some engines (2.0L diesel comes to mind) as they considered the timing set to be maintenance free at the time. A pity the quality of the parts was so poor that they failed much earlier than desired. I do not own any direct injection petrol engines, nor do I have any desire to (of course all my diesels are direct injection, but they are a different story because of the EGR rubbish).

    • @MyerShift7
      @MyerShift7 Před 16 hodinami

      They aren't supercharged anymore?

  • @johannapoder2843
    @johannapoder2843 Před 21 hodinou

    Love it dave, keep up the good work!

  • @NotBrokeStillFixIt
    @NotBrokeStillFixIt Před 2 dny

    Thank you for filming this! I love the in depth video on this engine. I have one of these and have been gaining as much information as possible to perform my own diagnosis and repairs when/if they arise. There has been a debate online across every platform for years now about what oil to use in these specific engines to keep them from having failures such as this. Several very highly respected tuners have gone as far as recommending non factory specified oil viscosity (5w-40) for this engine. I'm wondering if you could contact those companies, and maybe you can get a good technical reason they're still recommending the thicker oil which increases this possibility of oil getting past these control rings with lower tension.

  • @vevrcek
    @vevrcek Před dnem

    nice to see someone that knows what he's doing 👍

  • @letters5396
    @letters5396 Před 4 dny +2

    Love the videos, thanks a lot

  • @chuckfinley3542
    @chuckfinley3542 Před 4 dny +10

    I have seen a number of young bucks with similar Audis start the motor cold & then punch it, because the girls expect nothing less.

    • @TireSlayer55
      @TireSlayer55 Před 3 dny

      uh lol. girls don't "expect" idiotic behavior from men, not sure where you got that idea. do better.

  • @isaactrujillo76
    @isaactrujillo76 Před 4 dny +2

    Alejandro is like damn, my girlfriend watches this show! 😂

  • @jameshalligan1933
    @jameshalligan1933 Před 3 dny

    Oh 😮Dave you said a rude word 😂 yep we know what these engines are like here in Europe there a channel from VAG TECHNIC worth a watch they have these issues all the time keep up the good work chap 🇮🇪🇮🇪

  • @bleedforme9058
    @bleedforme9058 Před 3 dny

    The analogies really hit home, Sir.

  • @keeto56
    @keeto56 Před dnem

    Very informative. Thanks for sharing.