Hi, I have a 2000 A4 1.8 T Quattro, and the 1st gear gets quite stiff
usually in the morning when it's cold. Any ideas what I should check or what
might be wrong with the clutch/gearbox? I bought it 2 months ago from an
Audi dealer, is it likely to be something the 12-month warranty will cover?

Cheers, Jules

***24 hours in a day...24 beers in a case...coincidence?***

 

On Mon, 27 Oct 2003 18:18:24 -0000, "Dr Joolz" <jxm96c@hotmail.com> wrote:

>Hi, I have a 2000 A4 1.8 T Quattro, and the 1st gear gets quite stiff
>usually in the morning when it's cold. Any ideas what I should check or what
>might be wrong with the clutch/gearbox? I bought it 2 months ago from an
>Audi dealer, is it likely to be something the 12-month warranty will cover?

Your first manual?

Pretty much all manual trannies are a bit recalcitrant going from 1 to 2 when
cold to the bone. If the shifting is satisfactory when the trannie fluid is
warm your dealer will tell you "They are all like that"...

/daytripper
'00 s4 6spd

 

"Dr Joolz" <jxm96c@hotmail.com> skrev i melding
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> Hi, I have a 2000 A4 1.8 T Quattro, and the 1st gear gets quite stiff
> usually in the morning when it's cold. Any ideas what I should check or
what

Nothing is wrong. This is normal in cold weather, when shifting from first
to second. It gets much better when the car warms up. In extremely cold
weather, like occasionally in winter here in Scandinavia, it can get almost
impossible to shift gear (manually) from first to second, because of the
extreme cold. We also need extra powerful heavy-duty car batteries in our
winter climate, plus some places even studded (ice) tyres. But you soon get
used to it. This is just normal.

 

How cold? I've found the factory gear oil to be pretty stiff down
around 0F. There are synthetic gear oils that
have a flatter viscosity curve over temperature. They can make a big
difference. Same goes for synthetic engine oils.
They make a huge difference starting in the very cold.


Gene


"Dr Joolz" <jxm96c@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi, I have a 2000 A4 1.8 T Quattro, and the 1st gear gets quite stiff
> usually in the morning when it's cold. Any ideas what I should check or
what
> might be wrong with the clutch/gearbox? I bought it 2 months ago from an
> Audi dealer, is it likely to be something the 12-month warranty will
cover?
>
> Cheers, Jules
>
> ***24 hours in a day...24 beers in a case...coincidence?***
>
>

 

Hi all, thanks for your advice, it's mainly putting into 1st gear in the
first place from neutral, 1st to 2nd is fine. And yes, forgive me, it's my
first manual and turbo, hence the stupid questions.

Cheers, Jules

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"Gene" <spam_pit@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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>
> How cold? I've found the factory gear oil to be pretty stiff down
> around 0F. There are synthetic gear oils that
> have a flatter viscosity curve over temperature. They can make a big
> difference. Same goes for synthetic engine oils.
> They make a huge difference starting in the very cold.
>
>
> Gene
>
>
> "Dr Joolz" <jxm96c@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:bnjnhh$dhv$1$8300dec7@news.demon.co.uk...
> > Hi, I have a 2000 A4 1.8 T Quattro, and the 1st gear gets quite stiff
> > usually in the morning when it's cold. Any ideas what I should check or
> what
> > might be wrong with the clutch/gearbox? I bought it 2 months ago from an
> > Audi dealer, is it likely to be something the 12-month warranty will
> cover?
> >
> > Cheers, Jules
> >
> > ***24 hours in a day...24 beers in a case...coincidence?***
> >
> >
>
>

 

Dr Joolz wrote:
> Hi all, thanks for your advice, it's mainly putting into 1st gear in the
> first place from neutral, 1st to 2nd is fine. And yes, forgive me, it's my
> first manual and turbo, hence the stupid questions.
>
> Cheers, Jules
>

That's completely normal. If you replace the gear oil with the correct
synthetic replacement, cold weather stiffness will mostly disappear.

Cheers,

C

 

Should I use fully synthetic then, like Mobile 1? If you could tell me which
specific brand/ratio to get that'd be great too.

Thanks, Jules

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"Chris Mauritz" <ritz@mordor.net> wrote in message
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> Dr Joolz wrote:
> > Hi all, thanks for your advice, it's mainly putting into 1st gear in the
> > first place from neutral, 1st to 2nd is fine. And yes, forgive me, it's
my
> > first manual and turbo, hence the stupid questions.
> >
> > Cheers, Jules
> >
>
> That's completely normal. If you replace the gear oil with the correct
> synthetic replacement, cold weather stiffness will mostly disappear.
>
> Cheers,
>
> C
>

 

Dr Joolz wrote:
> Should I use fully synthetic then, like Mobile 1? If you could tell me which
> specific brand/ratio to get that'd be great too.
>
> Thanks, Jules
>

I would suggest full synthetic. Mobil 1 is certainly a good brand.
That's what I use in my A4. I'm not certain which weight of gear oil
you'll need in your transmission though. You'll need to consult your
service manual for that.

Best regards,

C

 

"Dr Joolz" <jxm96c@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Should I use fully synthetic then, like Mobile 1? If you could tell me
which
> specific brand/ratio to get that'd be great too.
>
> Thanks, Jules
>
> --

I suggest you look at the Red Line Gear oil; I highly recommend their
products. The following url maybe of help.

http://www.redlineoil.com/products.htm

Cheers,

Tony

 

So if I want to change to the new type of oil, do I just pour it in or do I
have to drain it first. Also can someone recommend a good set of sports
suspension for the A4 1.8 T Quattro? My rear ones are wearing out and are
quite a bit lower than the front... I may also need some new brakes, does
anyone know what to get for little brake dust and high performance? Brand
and part no will be helpful too.

Cheers, Jules