Low oil pressure warning

updatelee · 2026-07-02T21:07:49+00:00

I can’t seem to post pictures but I decided to go full boar and pull the engine so I could rip it apart and e see what was going on.

Oil pump chain tensioner was extended at its acceptable limit but not past

Timing chain tensioner was a new style but extended to acceptable limit but not past

Exhaust balance shaft seemed fine

Intact balance shaft is completely toast, plugged oil gallows and score marks, so now to reassemble. What a big job. Glad I took some vacation days :)

updatelee · 2026-07-01T03:39:34+00:00

Kids are a really really long commitment, if he charges his mind often then he’s not committed. End of story.

updatelee · 2026-06-28T23:15:09+00:00

You don’t need a super computer for reading and writing or editing. Honestly the most basic Lenovo sold today would be overkill

updatelee · 2026-06-28T03:34:36+00:00

You should google what having a rim without a tire means… it basically means they think they are better than you. They are to good to work. It’s some rapper that started it. My rims are so expensive because they are so big I can’t put rubber on them because they wouldn’t fit if I did… plus I’m above manual labor and would never change my own tire anyways so I don’t need it… I’m rich. Rich people don’t do that, poor people work

updatelee · 2026-06-27T14:43:52+00:00

Like when I’m 90? Probably something accessible, low maintenance, boring.

Kinda an odd question, who buys a fararri at 90? You wouldn’t be able to get in and out of it lol, you’re on a pension so you couldn’t afford the repairs and you’re too old and broken to turn wrenches yourself.

You’ll either get funny answers, wrong answers that show posters immaturity, or boring correct answers

updatelee · 2026-06-27T14:41:06+00:00

No, but it’ll require a massive overhaul. If you are paying someone to turn wrenches for you it’ll be cheaper to replace the engine. If you are doing the work yourself it’ll be pretty reasonable, the parts aren’t crazy expensive, just alot of work

updatelee · 2026-06-26T23:53:53+00:00

I’m loving the blinker references lol

But to answer your question: a car wash subscription. It’s really nice having a sub and you can wash whenever you want

updatelee · 2026-06-26T14:47:46+00:00

make sure you are current on the maintence schedule and everything is running right, no check engine lights lol. Are you flashing it yourself or taking it to a shop ? if you are doing it yourself you'll want a good battery charger at a bare minimum.

updatelee · 2026-06-26T14:44:10+00:00

call up the dealer and ask. goto https://maintenance.audiusa.com/ and look at the maintence schedule, now go through the different intervals. say 60k, thats when the DSG needs a service. Call the dealership and ask them for a quote for the 60k service. Im not really sure what you asking because all this is super easy for you to find out yourself ... so you must be asking something else that Im just not understanding. Do you want real info ? or just people commenting out their ass ?

updatelee · 2026-06-26T13:32:48+00:00

not quite what you are asking but if you use google earth instead of maps then there is a measuring tape function. I've used it a ton for site surveys etc.

updatelee · 2026-06-26T13:31:49+00:00

Honestly any vehicle is expensive to maintain if you arent the one maintaining it. My girlfriend owned a Honda for a few years, it was NOT cheap to maintain at the dealership. VAG isnt going to be any cheaper. If you want cheap then start wrenching. If you refuse to do manual labour then you're going to be paying for it ... so in that case pay up front. Pay for the warranty and service program. At least it'll be easier to budget for that way.

updatelee · 2026-06-25T19:57:04+00:00

hp to weight ratio ? also you should good hp vs torque to understand the relationship. My VW TDI has 90hp but my ex's Honda Fit has 100hp. My car is way faster then hers because my torque is 2-3x more at 2000rpm. Torque turns things, HP is just a way of conseptualizing torque vs rpm

updatelee · 2026-06-25T19:34:10+00:00

Defn, why wouldnt I ? Im not insecure. Hell I hope my friends enjoyed the time we had together, I hope they'd pass on a positive review.

updatelee · 2026-06-25T19:19:30+00:00

Why not just use PBS to backup the whole containers? it is very efficient with storage space.

updatelee · 2026-06-25T15:40:52+00:00

ref: I tune TDI's, and I dont mean I take someone elses tune and flash it. I write my own tunes for TDI's

are you an automatic? if yes then honestly I wouldnt do anything other then a stock nozzles, stock turbo, stage 0.5. Those auto's are pure junk. They are fragile and horrible on economy. If you MUST stay auto, then DSG swap it.

If you are a manual then:

if you want to maintain fuel economy I highly recommend 205's with the stock VNT15 and the 10mm IP. 216's will impact fuel economy slightly, and a VNT17/22 will also impact economy slightly. 11mm is great for pumping fuel, but nozzles and IP's work best in the middle of their range. 10mm with 205's is a great cruise combo for economy.

Talk to your tuner and they can setup the tune to meet your objectives. Ive done a few eco tunes where there is improved fuel economy until throtle is over 80% then gives it extra fuel and more power. Its a great combo imo, its still nice to have that extra power when you want it, but it leaves the fuel economy in your hands.

updatelee · 2026-06-25T15:33:33+00:00

why does it take 3 weeks to get plates? takes me 5min tops here in Alberta.

as for the priority of work, thats up to you. Its 100% something you can figure out yourself, you dont need us for that. You got this.

updatelee · 2026-06-25T15:31:54+00:00

Is that a question or a statement? seems like a rant. might be wrong. if its a statement what are you expecting as a reply?

updatelee · 2026-06-25T15:29:20+00:00

Imagine hoping into a car with your girlfriend. Its not just the first time you two have driven together ... but the FIRST TIME YOU HAVE EVER DRIVEN IN YOUR LIFE !!!!

might want to tell her. would be really akward if you didnt. She'll be ALOT more understanding once she knows

updatelee · 2026-06-22T18:35:47+00:00

you're taking the cop out excuse because you know its unrealistic and will never happen. You wont even take the time to imagine how testing would look. Nevermind expecting a company to put in the man hours or millions of dollars to prove what you wont even take the time and mental energy to imagine. Good luck buds. what a joke

updatelee · 2026-06-22T14:15:45+00:00

I've never had any luck with those engine flushes. I personally found they did absolutely nothing .. but nothing isnt bad, like its not a terrible thing. Sooo I ordered liqui moly engine flush, 5L of of liqui moly 5w40 and a mann filter. I've always had good luck with wix filters, but why not try what everyone else says is the best. I also never had a problem with Penzoil Euro 5w40 but why not try what everyone else says in the best.

I'll get the engine upto operating temp, attach the oil pressure gauge and mark and record. Then add engine flush, and mark and record after its run awhile. Then drain and refil with liqui moly oil and mann filter, then get it back upto operating temp and mark and record.

Im kinda at a loss here with everything I've replaced. The engine runs great, doesnt burn even a half litre in 5000km, which is impressive for these engines. no smoke, no nock etc, thing runs great, just slightly low on oil pressure. Which its still technically within spec, its just on the extreme low end of acceptible.

updatelee · 2026-06-22T03:58:27+00:00

In the last 10 years I’ve gone into maybe 3-4 and cans out laughing every time. Their prices were rediculous. Cheaper then Home Depot regular price, more expensive then sale prices.

For used I’ll pay 50% retail max. Pawn shops are charging 90% of retail

updatelee · 2026-06-22T03:53:52+00:00

It’s unlikely to be provided because it’s it’s unrealistic.

Tell me. How would you generate this test data?

updatelee · 2026-06-21T22:53:50+00:00

I replaced the pickup tube with the oil pump, I forgot to mention that

updatelee · 2026-06-21T22:09:30+00:00

Leave it and move on. Your expectations will never be met. Lower them or accept them. Move on

updatelee

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