2017 Audi Q7 — windshield replacement created a highway whistle
2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 123,500 miles. A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before.
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Question: Intercooler upgrade before adding more power?
2020 Audi Q7 55 TFSI, about 14,500 miles. On repeated pulls I can feel the car soften as temperatures rise. Would you prioritize an intercooler before adding more boost, even if the current setup is…
Question: CarPlay disconnects at the same part of my commute
Wireless CarPlay is solid almost everywhere but drops at one intersection consistently. Is this likely RF interference, or are there settings/firmware things worth checking first? I'd rather test thi…
2017 Audi Q7 — car pulls right even though alignment is green
2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 132,500 miles. Alignment printout is within spec, but the car still wants to drift right on a flat road. Tire pressures match. Would you cross-rotate tires to check radial pu…
2017 Audi Q7 — cheap project has enough margin to fix and resell?
2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 118,500 miles. I found a running car with cosmetic damage and deferred maintenance at a low price. Before treating it as a flip, how do you budget hidden repairs, title/regis…
Need advice: Used truck versus new compact pickup
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switch and regret the smaller truck? Trying t…
Question: Runs hotter sitting in traffic than moving
2020 Audi Q7 55 TFSI, about 22,000 miles. Coolant temp climbs while idling with the A/C on, then drops back down once I'm moving. Coolant is full and I don't see a leak. Fans do run, but I'm not sure…
CleanMechanicishCommunity StarterMay 23, 20262020 Audi Q7 55 TFSIDenver / Front Range1 reply0 helpful
Need advice: New pads squeal more than the old ones
I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. Is some noise normal during bedding or should I pull e…
GarageCollector62Community StarterMay 21, 20262020 Audi Q7 55 TFSIDenver / Front Range15 replies0 helpful
2017 Audi Q7 — two nearly identical cars are priced $4k apart
2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 91,000 miles. Same year, trim and similar mileage, but two listings are thousands apart. One is CPO and one is not. How would you quantify condition, warranty, history and de…
Need advice: Tune transformed the car, but what should I log?
2020 Audi Q7 55 TFSI, about 22,000 miles. Running a conservative tune and the car feels great. I don't want to judge reliability by seat-of-the-pants though. Which parameters would you log periodical…
Square wheel setup on a car that came staggered
Thinking about moving to a square setup for tire rotation and track use. Besides fitment, what handling changes should I expect on a car calibrated around staggered tires? I'd rather test this logica…
2017 Audi Q7 — square wheel setup on a car that came staggered
2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 122,000 miles. I am considering a square wheel/tire setup so I can rotate tires and simplify track spares. Besides clearance, what handling changes should I expect?
2017 Audi Q7 — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance?
2017 Audi Q7 — clutch engagement changed after a long traffic commute
After a hot stop-and-go commute the clutch engagement point felt different, but it returned to normal later. No slipping at full throttle. What would you inspect before assuming the clutch itself is…
2020 Audi Q7 55 TFSI — anyone else: Good independent shop for a pre-purchase inspection?
Looking at a used car locally and want a genuinely independent PPI, preferably someone familiar with this brand. What do you ask the shop to include besides a basic scan and lift inspection? Any data…
Driver seat clicks when cornering
I can feel a small click through the seat base during left-right transitions. Bolts appear tight and the seat motor works. Anyone found a common way to isolate whether the play is in the rail, frame,…
2017 Audi Q7 — what current car has future-classic potential without hype? — Raleigh owner
Ignoring limited-production supercars, which current or recent cars have the ingredients collectors may care about later: drivetrain, design, rarity, enthusiast following, manual availability or a un…
Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
2020 Audi Q7 55 TFSI, about 4,800 miles. I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on…
2017 Audi Q7 — rear end still feels floaty after new shocks
2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 107,000 miles. Shocks were replaced and there are no obvious loose parts, but the rear still feels vague over highway undulations. What alignment, bushing, tire or installati…
2020 Audi Q7 55 TFSI — two-post lift in a residential garage — what should I verify?
2020 Audi Q7 55 TFSI, about 1,200 miles. Ceiling height looks workable but I'm more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor location and door tracks. What measurements would you colle…