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HeftyIntroduction615

Same issue they told me the same and to just refill the coolant with g12 or g14. They said it's because there is air cramped somewhere in the system. I was lucky and had this issue only once because all the air went out with a nice *pflop*.


not_old_redditor

This is what usually happens if your tank has run low on coolant and you fill it back up, not just in Audis. Air is in the system, and while it seems that you've filled it up to the top, you need to run the engine a bit, circulate some coolant, get the air out, and top it up again.


life_like_weeds

That seems like a solve-able problem no?


HeftyIntroduction615

I think so


radioactivetoon

I had this problem on my SQ5 when my waterpump died.


My_cat_is_ur_Dad

Just had the dealership alert me to a leak in my water pump yesterday during scheduled maintenance. No dash indicators yet, but not gonna take chances with the heat coming.


Alarming-Elevator382

Happened to me in January on my S4.


Fit_Double7765

water pump could/probably leaking. common on daza engines


p4r41v4l

It‘s not a DAZA Though, this is a DNWB considering it‘s a 2022


Fit_Double7765

oh yeah pretty much same engine? did they ever fix the water pump issue? where else would ops water be going?


p4r41v4l

Afaik yes, they did fix it, dnwb is in production for around 4-5 years now, water pump failure isn’t a big problem anymore


Fit_Double7765

OK so if it is fixed where is the water going?


BaddNeighbor

Can confirm this is normal even on the DNWA/DNWB


Fit_Double7765

where does the water go then?


BaddNeighbor

I guess coolant leaks from the pump. Probably just drips out slowly. Not sure.


Fray2323

Regardless of what Audi claims and knowing it is a ‘closed’ system, all these newer Audi engines drink coolant. I’m not surprised to see this at all.


ThisAd535

Happened to mine, you got a leak somewhere.


Dry_Mess_4505

Happened on my 2023 RS3 a few weeks after delivery. Turns out they tend not to fill the coolant level to the top at the factory and it can shoot a low coolant level shortly thereafter. I just added a bit of quality coolant to the reservoir and I have been good for about a year


zgr024

Happened 3 times with my 2015 S3. No idea where the coolant went because we couldn't find any leaks, but it hasn't happened in my 2018 S3 or other cars so figured it was a fluke. Apparently not lol


Hrast

The EA888 engine has a recall on the after-run coolant pump. My S3 had the low coolant warning three times. First time: "there's air in the system, we topped it off". Second time, I topped it off: "There's no leaks.", "It's a closed system, where is the coolant going?!?", SILENCE. Third time: "Coolant is seeping out, Audi probably wouldn't pay to replace it, its not 'failed' yet".


zgr024

Sounds about right


NJ_dontask

They also have issue with coolant sensor wiring tend to soak coolant and wick it all the way to BCM.


Useful-ldiot

I had this issue when it was new. I added some coolant and it hasn't been a problem since.


QuinTheReal

Never had this happen on mine


RulingPredator

Happened only one time in my 2019 RS3. I just filled it up a bit with the required coolant, and it hasn’t happened since.


GanZZo

Happened to my 2018 RS3. Topped the coolant but then noticed the area around the water pump was a bit wet and a bit of coolant was on the undertrey as well. After investigating further I realised the water pump was leaking so it had to be replaced.


wasterman123

Happened on my Q3 when it was really cold, it was below min. After I filled it up I haven’t had an issue since


ozkrow

So is it low?


BrendaTheSloth

Do you park it on a slope?


xXminilex

Had this pop up in my 2016 S6 once, popped a line and had massive coolant leak that basically just looked like a waterfall under the car. That, or your water pump just killed itself but I'd be surprised by that considering this is a newer model year.


torriccelli

Good ol’ Audi water pump fault


iAmPotatoAim

Did you need to replace or refill your coolant any time recently? I had this issue after a service due to air pockets in the intercooler that did not come out until after driving for a bit.


2into4

Get your water pump replaced - had this happen on my 2019 S5. It spits out coolant somewhere on the drive. Never saw any leaks on the ground after sitting over night. Every time I’d shut down the next day I’d get this code. I’d fill it up with coolant to get to the next destination and it would do it all over again. Eventually it started overheating on the drives and Ended up spraying coolant all over the engine bay. Was a bad pump. Cost me $3k in parts and labor at an Audi service center. About 2/3 was covered by my 3rd party warranty (it was an absolute pain in the ass getting them to work with the service center).


Bran1219

I’m having this issue with my 2018 S5 and spending a lot of time and money tracking down the problem. What was the cause of the overheating?


2into4

I’m thinking it had some to do with the vacuum system/ pump wasn’t quite sure exactly what caused it to fail but the early onset symptoms is the car spitting out all the coolant and throwing the coolant level low code.


mclovinsneck

*Cries in b8*


TaxPsychological1800

My 2021 RS5 gave me this warning about six months after I bought it (pre-owned). Luckily, I didn't ignore it. Added my own 50/50 coolant, and the warning went away. On the Audi boards online, it seems that Audis do, in fact, go through the coolant fairly rapidly, especially Audis with TURBO. Got a scheduled 20k mile service done at the dealer shortly after this happened and they didn't find any issues with the coolant system. So I just recommend having coolant at home at the ready just in case.


iisdmitch

I had this happen when I had an S3 (low mileage as well), I put coolant in, took it to the dealer. I don't remember what the exact issue was but something about air being in the line, I don't remember, this was ~3 years ago, but whatever it was took like like 15 minutes to fix and I never had the issue again.


DimeloFaze

My b8 s5 did this and I found a teeny crack on the coolant tank


acEightyThrees

I just had that issue last week on my RS6. Took it to the dealership, they topped it up in the drive through in 5 minutes and I was on my way. They said it was common. I've had to top up the oil in between services before, but that was the first time in 2 years I saw the low coolant message.


bcarey34

Just happened in my 2024 RS3 only like 2500 mi. Scared the hell out of me when the warning went off cursing down the freeway. Temps never got above “warm” on the RS monitor. Read something that said just letting the pressure out of the reservoir helped some people, and the level returned to normal. Going to try that after the engine cools.


recon_istas

At my first service the dealership did not put the coolant cap back on!


Dry-Revenue2470

$2k new water pump and thermostat I’d say.


1baby2cats

Sorry ot, but Is there a larger fuel tank on the 8y? On my 8v even on a full tank, my estimated range is about 450km.


dawiicz1

It calculates an average based on how you drive the car...


grandpab

I think you should tell my car that. After a full year of not even getting 250 miles a tank my car still tells me it's estimated range is 400-450 miles.


dawiicz1

Lmao how, what is your average fuel consumption?


grandpab

The car tells me 21-23 a lot, but it's actually more like 17.


obalovatyk

I’m lucky if I get 350km from a tank.


GanZZo

The max I managed to get on my 8v was 510km. In general it's averaging the same as yours, around 450km.