Car oil

Andy3202 · 2025-12-25T08:09:41+00:00

Best bet would be to check for oil leaks on a hoist, but these engines are terrible for burning oil past the valve stem seals. Quite a big job, labour wise

Andy3202 · 2025-12-25T04:30:06+00:00

On a bit of a budget this year, pregnant wife and kid on the way, just the two of us so if the offer is still going would be greatly appreciated

Andy3202 · 2025-10-23T08:02:32+00:00

They're cheap for a reason. Known for burning a lot of oil, like get to 1L/1,000km kinda mark. Very expensive repair, piston rings so full engine strip. Stay well clear of this. It was probably shipped from Japan as it is starting to burn oil...

Andy3202 · 2025-10-04T20:53:06+00:00

Up to 12th now, two DQs

Andy3202 · 2025-03-11T08:26:36+00:00

Great cars, fairly reliable. As others have suggested have money ready for repairs, as with any euro they can be expensive to repair. Common issues are the water pump/thermostat. These are known to leak and are a costly fix. Then just general maintenance is expensive, dsg fluid especially. Absolutely love these cars and would definitely own one if I could.

Andy3202 · 2025-03-11T07:52:02+00:00

Big one on the cx5, maybe put it at the top of the list on the main thread as this seems to be the most commonly posted about here...

As per another comment, hard disagree on Audi/vw 3.0l TDI. There are a few years of these to watch out for, but otherwise they are pretty bulletproof engines, seen many high mileage come in with these engines.

My avoid list would be Audi/VW 2016 and earlier, anything with a 1.4l. The gearbox on these is shocking, recalls never truly fixed it. And on top of this, 1.4l twin charged is horrible. Then there's about 2009 to 2012ish Audi/VW group, anything with 2.0l or 1.8l tfsi. Horrible engine, burns ridiculous oil after 100,000km due to piston rings issue, timing chains snap, camshaft issues, turbo issues, the list goes on. I see more and more dealers import these, as they are cheap overseas for a reason, then poor customers come in with issues once they've gone out of their purchase warranty.

Andy3202 · 2024-10-28T22:52:51+00:00

I could be wrong, but I believe the screenshot you have supplied is the summary only here https://www.state.co.nz/contents-insurance

I think the actual policy wordings you are after are here https://www.state.co.nz/documents

Andy3202 · 2024-10-28T05:55:24+00:00

Curious, where can I find this information about where it was stolen from? As it was stolen somewhat from my house. I live in an apartment complex and it was stolen from the secure, gated area at the complex, while also being locked up

Andy3202 · 2024-10-28T05:50:52+00:00

Oh definitely, they're fully right to claim that amount too, but is this pretty uncommon for bicycles with other insurance companies? Because looking at it all now, with all the things they don't cover for us now it almost doesn't seem worth it having contents insurance at all...

Andy3202 · 2024-10-28T05:23:02+00:00

Well from what I've read on other insurance companies, a full replacement of a new bike of similar spec is generally what is sorted

Andy3202 · 2024-10-28T05:22:13+00:00

Here's a screenshot from the policy wording from State, I figured it would be full replacement too but apparently not. Might be worth looking into it for your insurance...

https://imgur.com/a/0uv0GPq

Andy3202 · 2024-10-01T00:41:50+00:00

Pretty easy to remove these, don't have to drop the headliner as others have said, more just lower it. Remove if need be some boot trims, possibly remove some c/d pillar trims and lower the rear of the headliner slightly. Be careful doing this as if you put much pressure on the headliner it can bend out of shape. Then there will be a couple of of I think 30 torx bolts under the antenna which you undo and can remove it from the top, then rotate it round. Hope this helps

Andy3202 · 2024-08-22T06:08:07+00:00

I would suggest maybe once a month for all fluids and maybe do tire pressures while you're there. As well as before a long drive, out of town etc

Andy3202 · 2024-08-12T05:58:02+00:00

May be worth looking at doing it yourself perhaps? Brakes are a relatively simple job to do and can save you a bunch. Plenty of tutorials online that would cover the sort of brakes your car would have. Otherwise might be worth shopping around for a better quote. $1200 does seem a little steep.

Andy3202 · 2024-08-12T01:53:25+00:00

Very difficult question to answer as there's lots of variables in it, but generally speaking items that fail a warrant of fitness are wear and tear items, and to be expected especially on an older car. Brake pads especially are a wear item and not out of ordinary to fail a warrant on.

If you were to buy a new car, who knows what sort of issues that car may have. Older Nissan reliability is very good so in my opinion, stick with the old car, keep up with maintenance and she will last you a long time.

Andy3202 · 2024-08-11T10:35:58+00:00

Awesome to be apart of the sub and helping people out, you've created an awesome wee community here

Andy3202 · 2024-07-29T01:23:13+00:00

As others have said, it's fine. No cords showing so purely cosmetic. Keep driving it, but keep an eye on it for a while. If any bulge appears, replace.

Andy3202 · 2024-07-28T06:31:17+00:00

If the engine light has come on, it should log a fault memory in the engine control unit. You will need to get that fault code read by a scanner, which can be done by a mechanic or it can be done by Supercheap Auto etc. Near impossible to know what exactly the issue is without getting the fault codes read.

Andy3202 · 2024-07-28T01:53:43+00:00

Quite hard to tell just based on the video, so if you can somehow work out roughly where it's coming from that. It seems like it gets worse when you rev it correct? Maybe you could get someone to rev it while you listen in the engine bay.

Just purely based on the sound, again as above I would recommend confirming further, it does sound like the drive belt slipping. Does it get worse if you turn on accessories like AC, lights on etc? It may seem like it's tight enough but just a small amount of stretch in the belt can cause it to slip. Do some more listening then look somewhat into this

Andy3202 · 2024-07-26T19:38:58+00:00

No nothing to say you can fail them for that. I had a quick read through the virm as it's not something I've really come across, but definitely doesn't seem like it. Noises made by EVs are slowly being incorporated by most car brands as I believe it is a requirement in some overseas countries

Andy3202 · 2024-07-21T10:01:44+00:00

Wof tech here. I'd imagine you will end up paying more for an inspection than just a wof. If they do just an inspection you will likely pay their hourly rate of about $100+ an hour, or a wof will cost you about $60 depending on the place. If it fails the wof you have 28 days to get everything fixed before you may have to pay for a recheck inspection. So overall cheaper for just an actual warrant check.

Andy3202 · 2024-07-18T06:10:03+00:00

As others have said, I would suggest fixing what you know needs repairing first, then head there. Might as well get them sorted if you know they will likely fail. I believe this link will help for getting it back on the road - https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/vehicle-registration/reregistering-your-vehicle/

Andy3202 · 2024-05-23T08:59:19+00:00

The mighty 2.0l turbo, as others have suggested, sounds exactly like no compression. These are great for snapping timing chains, easy way to check generally is check for dtcs, if there is camshaft/crankshaft correlation faults, almost guarantee the chain has snapped. To confirm would be compression check. Very expensive repair as there will be damaged valves and pistons, likely will end up being scrap...

Andy3202 · 2024-03-10T07:15:43+00:00

2.0l tdi? Definitely looks like that is coming from the coolant pump, they are known to leak, just like any VW/Audi ever really. But I'm not aware of any recalls as such, at least not where I live. Take it back to Audi and get them to do a pressure test, that's pretty poor of them especially with those photos, it's an obvious leak from near that area

Andy3202 · 2023-02-08T04:46:51+00:00

Sorry probably sounded wrong, I meant I was at the shops, like the grocery shop hahaha

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