Audi S4 Fuel-up Log

72715 miles. Replaced blown right, rear taillight bulb #5007 from O'Reilley's (pack of 2 for $5.29)

68580 miles. Had an all-wheel alignment check done by Auto Europe. Weighed driver seat with 240lbs for correct attitude while checking the geometry. Castor not adjustable. Camber within range. Toe adjusted on front and back. Car is riding NICELY! $180.00

68400 miles. Full service performed by VAST Performance on 3/25/2011. Flushed and replaced brake fluid with Pentosin DOT4 fluid, Flushed and replaced power steering fluid with Redline synthetic power steering fluid, Flushed and replaced coolant with G12 Audi coolant, Flushed and replaced transmission and differentials with Red line 75W90ns Manual transmission, transaxle & Rear differential fluid, Red line MT-90 Manual transmission,manual transaxle lubricant and Red line MTL-Manual transmission manual transaxle lubricant. Replaced the rusty main exhaust clamps between the downpipes and the catback with new 55MM sleeve clamps, replaced the worn 4.2 V8 accessory belt with a new OEM belt, replaced the 4.2 V8 accessory belt tensioner, and replaced one of the 4.2 V8 idler pulleys. Replaced the entire front end suspension control arms with a new OEM kit (top and bottom, front and back on the front suspension). Total cost $2344.02

60877 miles. Michigan roads strike again! 1 blown tire and a bent rim, necessitating the replacement of TWO of the Goodyear F1 235/40x18 AS tires (one tire because it was worn past the AWD requirement to have all tires within 4/32" difference in tread depth!). Measured tread depth as of 60877 miles is now FL=8/32", FR=7/32", RL=10/32" (new), RR=10/32" (new). Spare=5/32"

58711 miles. Replace front windshield glass due to crack. Auto One Glass in Brighton - $199.00 incl tax.

55977 miles. Replaced the windshield wiper linkage assembly. Quoted $470 at dealer. I replaced part # "8E1-955-603-D" costing $153 + tax from Suburban Imports, Farmington Hills, MI. The driver side wiper pivot shaft was seized solid from road gunk/corrosion. The new revised part has a better seal to prevent water ingress.

49500 miles. Engine COIL PACKS replacement for remaining 5 cylinders Ordered latest T-Spec Coil packs from DART AUTO (Online) $21 each = $105.00 total free shipping

Also ordered 8 x NGK IRIDIUM BKR6EIX spark plugs for fitment at the time of replacing the coils $57.68 total incl Shipping

49165 miles. Engine COIL PACKS replacement - Audi of Rochester Hills Coils for Cylinders 4, 5 and 8 faulty - misfire. Replaced with latest "T" spec coils part number 077-905-115-T $25.20 each + labor Total $274.44