How Reliable Has My BIG Turbo Audi S3 Been? The Truth...

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How Reliable Has My BIG Turbo Audi S3 Been? The Truth...
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@bartgortat686 7 ай бұрын

Finally someone speak the truth on this platform. GREAT platform

@DArias 7 ай бұрын

It really is!

@glubibobi 6 ай бұрын

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@markmulder996 5 ай бұрын

Gotta agree there. I have a Q3 sportback and since 2 weeks also an S3 8y. I got an oil change done on the Q3 about 5 weeks ago, and for just the oil alone they charged about 200 dollars. I'm getting my first oil change on the S3 next week and i asked them if i can buy the oil myself and let them just do the change. I got the official VW oil they use for 50 dollars instead of the 200 they charge. Sorry but that's just absurd.

@eddydelatorremartinez1994 4 ай бұрын

2016 audi s3 owner here , i daily my car since last year of february, and i can agree .. keep up with the maintenance and drive slow on long distances, its really fun but really problematic when driving long and hard , i’ve spent 8 grand plus in my s3 driving about 300 miles every week … i did get the audi when it was in abusive shape but so far everything i’ve put on hasn’t broke , here’s a small list of what i’ve done. Full suspension gasket cover timing chain cover x2 lower control arm passenger side wheel bearing coolant reservoir atleast 6 tires already (california roads) On top of that i have 2 bullshit tickets for tint, loud exhaust, and no front plate … happy to say this car has given me the worst headache and spent the most money but it’s fun to drive

@mk7t472 7 ай бұрын

I’m FBO 2020 gli 6MT, vortex xl, MPI, lpfp, etc. and I can honestly say these cars are durable. My car has been tuned by EQT in some shape or form since 8k miles. I’m now at 73k, I’ve had the FBO setup minus an intake manifold since 42k miles. The car has been a blast, I take it to the track, drive it 100+ miles a day round trip to work and it keeps going. I’ll probably do injectors out of precaution soon and recently had the front o2 sensor go bad, but besides that, with regular maintenance, it’s been perfectly fine for 30k miles on an xl. Matt at EQT is a wizard peak boost set at 32.5 on 93 and 34.6 on e85

@DArias 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely great to hear! Matt is a great tuner and it’s absolutely necessary to have good tuning to make these cars last. Same here on 93 I’m around 32-33 psi and e85 around 34-35 and haven’t had a single issue. Glad you’re rocking still man

@wyvern3525 7 ай бұрын

Eyyy lets go!!! I'm still saving up for the vortex XL. Awesome to see this still going strong! keep at it!

@DArias 6 ай бұрын

It will be a blast for sure once you do it!

@tylermiller4967 6 ай бұрын

Just got the vortex xl...but fueling is capped. So now ordering mpi and lpfp. 2020 a3

@danpeoples1000 5 ай бұрын

Hey Diego - Long time subscriber. Hey Just wondering if you might be considering any other mods or going built motor / bigger turbo etc ? (I have a very similar build as you, save for a few differences) 2017 Audi S3. Anyway - great job with your build and sharing your experiences and opinions.

@zGappie 6 ай бұрын

i got an audi 2016 s3. The car came with an ecs tuning exhaust and a cts downpipe. Am i at stage 2 or 1 and should i flash a stage 2 tune on it or stage 1?

@ryanlewww 6 ай бұрын

35 psi is pretty crazy. Props to you for keeping everything dialed in properly. My buddy’s S3 blew up at 50k miles. Stock turbo and OTS map. Pretty wild..

@danielwood7605 6 ай бұрын

Wouldn’t put an OTS tune on it

@DArias 6 ай бұрын

Who was your friend tuned by? Theres a lot of variables that come with the modifying and tuning process

@DArias 6 ай бұрын

Depends on the tuner, many out there have very stout ots tunes

@ChrisDavis333 2 ай бұрын

What’s the 0-60 on this?

@caileantoner2111 3 ай бұрын

Hey Diego, cool vid! I just got a stock 2024 s3 and recommend oil change is 10k miles, would you recommend getting them done earlier if it’s driven moderately hard even stock?

@castromk7.571 3 ай бұрын

Yea do them every 5k

@Alanst1xx 7 ай бұрын

Good info bro I've been tuned for about a year now and still trouble shooting why I'm getting a hesitant misfire sometimes when i nail it i think i need to change the tune ...my only other issue is the top cover gasket leaks oil down to one of the spark plugs, oh and I'm always look for an opportunity to get on it too !!

@DArias 6 ай бұрын

So for your misfires have you done the basic of spark plug and coil check? Yes if you cam cover is leaking into your plugs it can absolutely cause issues and misfires and you may have to get it resealed. Now another thing to check is your coil grounds because they are known to cause problems too. It’s very recommended to ditch the grounds and get a coil grounding kit

@Alanst1xx 6 ай бұрын

Yea new rs7 spark plugs thought it might be the oil leak , I will check coils ,I just changed the vacuum line to the cts intake because it was a little short and seems ok so far but yea I'll try those ones you mentioned thanks for the reply dude

@edhoyer7449 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video man

@DArias 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@kolbypetry5448 6 ай бұрын

Nice vid! I have a 2017 s3 tuned by eqt and I’m having issues with launches. I’m trying to go vortex mpi, but I’m spinning 245/40 19” tires with stock turbo. It’s to the point where my dsg short shifts 2nd super early. I have done all of my servicing, and I never spin unless it’s a launch. I was wondering if you have experienced this issue as well. I haven’t had a single launch run through 1st gear in 3 1/2 months on e85 or 93

@kolbypetry5448 6 ай бұрын

For context the car is only running 11.5 in the 1/4 and a 3.5 0-60. These times were gotten through dragy while the issue is occurring

@Sladel0709 5 ай бұрын

check your rear axles. i had a similar issue. turned out one of my rear axles/cv joint shit the bed. replaced the axle and it solved the problem

@cadesterling4388 6 ай бұрын

What’s your full exhaust setup again? Sounds very good

@DArias 6 ай бұрын

It’s a cts downpipe to mbrp catback but not for long as part of my new exhaust setup showed up 🤭

@Gearsandco 6 ай бұрын

Great Build!

@DArias 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@Unexpectedperspectivesnow 3 ай бұрын

You don't mention how many miles you have on the clock?

@JuicyS3 7 ай бұрын

I can vouch for you on this 15 S3 135k EQT Stg3 and the car has not given me any issues

@DArias 6 ай бұрын

Great to hear man! Also at the point of something happens it happens 🥲

@trevoraustin1967 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video

@DArias 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@TheShemarj11 18 күн бұрын

DSG are longterm weak point I have learned this from all my friends that same platform it took me to experience it

@justintrecciola8094 7 ай бұрын

Hey what tire and rim size do you run

@DArias 6 ай бұрын

Rn I’m 18x9 et43 all around and tires are 245/40/18

@PedroHeyMan Ай бұрын

Dude like your videos and all, but for the love of god get that steering wheel cleaned, and clean the shift knob while u r at it, i can feel and smell the grease from brazil

@xSmokeClan 4 ай бұрын

Is it true DSG service isn’t needed?

@mattwagner9892 4 ай бұрын

If you're tuned dsg and haldex are a must. I do both at same time and save around 300 dollars that way.

@hectorpalomar4533 7 ай бұрын

Have you not have any problems with the water pump?!

@DArias 7 ай бұрын

Truly have no clue! Lol literally car hasn’t dripped anything at all since I’ve owned it even at this power level

@hectorpalomar4533 7 ай бұрын

Lucky I will keep an eye on the thermostat. The Housing becomes brittle over time and it will leak coolant,

@AstralDoom 6 ай бұрын

How's the MINI?

@DArias 6 ай бұрын

She was sold a while ago haha maybe I’ll have another one day

@AstralDoom 6 ай бұрын

@DArias oh ok. I haven't kept up in a while I must've missed the video

@80s_crack 7 ай бұрын

I have a 16 S3, often when I go to start the car it will just crank. After trying to start it a couple times plus pressing the gas pedal it will finally start. I bought a fuel pump for it, I hope that is what’s wrong with it. My OBD has codes for fuel too rich at idle and misfires in multiple cylinders. Already changed sparks and coils

@faxszn1719 7 ай бұрын

It’s probably the o2 sensor that’s what happened to my s3 I would have to crank it and push the gas

@80s_crack 7 ай бұрын

@@faxszn1719 hmm and after you fixed it, that issue went away? I mean I already bought the fuel pump I might as well replace it lol how much is an O2 sensor?

@mk7t472 7 ай бұрын

@@80s_crackfrom vw probably $350-400, you can get a ngk(ngk) one off rock auto for $175

@faxszn1719 7 ай бұрын

@@80s_crack i acutally havent fixed it lol bc my car usually always turns on that's why I haven't changed it but audi told me it was the 02 sensor and if I were you I would get the original o2 sensor bc I bought a bosh o2 bc it was cheaper but it didn't fix it still has the same problem

@faxszn1719 7 ай бұрын

@@80s_crack and i know its that bc I recently had to get a completely new engine and my obd says its the 02 sensor