Audi overheating, high jdle, no heat

Asked by Jcharles71 Dec 07, 2017 at 06:49 PM about the 2003 Audi A4 1.8T Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My Audi A4 2003 1.8 t front wheel drive overheats
periodically. When it does I'll look under the hood
and it will be low on coolant. Then is weeks go by
no problem at all. Then all the sudden it overheat
again. Now the weather has turned frigid in
Kentucky and it will not blow Heat into the cabin.
Also what oil is recommended for this car?
Someone said 5w 40 full synthetic. Well can't find
it anywhere.

1 Answer
45,335

Deathjam4 answered 6 years ago

you are low on anti freeze buddy you are likely leaking it on the ground. check the 4 point flang on the drivers side of the engine its the most likely place for leaks on the antifreeze in the 1.8L engines Other wise check your oil for signs and smell of antifreeze as this ussaly indicates a cracked or warped head which can be comman on the early modal audis.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Audi overheating, high jdle, no heat 1 Answer

    My Audi A4 2003 1.8 t front wheel drive overheats periodically. When it does I'll look under the hood and it will be low on coolant. Then is weeks go by no problem at all. Then all the sudden it ov...

    2003 Audi A4 1.8T Sedan FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • my 1997 audi doesnt put out heat unless on the highway at high rpms. 1 Answer

    heater core was flushed and new radiator installed. not overheating. car is a 1997 audi a4 1.8T. heater was working fine when i took it in to get a new radiator installed.

    1997 Audi A4 1.8T quattro Sedan AWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 96 audi a4 2.8 no spark 31 Answers

    So i have a 96 audi a4 2.8 that has no spark, i have replaced coil pack, plugs, wires and battery. Engine turns but will not start. I have ordered the crank position sensor but not sure thats the p...

    1996 Audi A4 2.8 quattro Sedan AWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Audi A4 2.8 Quattro no start 2 Answers

    my 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro will not start, I see a OBD II for engine speed sensor but there is no engine speed sensor on the bell housing, drivers side, or on the engine block, drivers side, with ...

    1997 Audi A4 2.8 quattro Sedan AWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2001 Audi A4 Crank but no start (No Spark) 3 Answers

    recently bought an Audi A4 with the 1.8T. Has had a cranking no start since I purchased it. I was told that it broke a serpentine belt cause the AC locked up. The previous own had the AC removed and...

    2001 Audi A4 1.8T quattro AWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2003 Audi A4

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Audi A4 Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Deathjam4
    Reputation
    13,160
  • #2
    lukeyramone
    Reputation
    1,370
  • #3
    James III
    Reputation
    1,220
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used BMW 3 Series
1,131 Great Deals out of 12,881 listings starting at $1,000
Used Audi A6
239 Great Deals out of 3,611 listings starting at $1,400
Used Audi S4
56 Great Deals out of 846 listings starting at $6,999
Used Audi A3
194 Great Deals out of 2,791 listings starting at $3,995
Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class
949 Great Deals out of 17,872 listings starting at $1,250
Used Honda Accord
1,571 Great Deals out of 29,785 listings starting at $500
Used BMW 5 Series
838 Great Deals out of 11,529 listings starting at $700
Used Honda Civic
1,420 Great Deals out of 29,634 listings starting at $1,299
Used Lexus IS
276 Great Deals out of 5,344 listings starting at $850

Used Cars for Sale

2023 Audi A4 For Sale
47 Great Deals out of 417 listings starting at $24,498
2022 Audi A4 For Sale
16 Great Deals out of 188 listings starting at $22,990
2021 Audi A4 For Sale
55 Great Deals out of 640 listings starting at $18,995
2020 Audi A4 For Sale
20 Great Deals out of 197 listings starting at $15,498
2019 Audi A4 For Sale
35 Great Deals out of 262 listings starting at $14,884

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.