Various bushings—located around the subframe, suspension, and steering—deteriorate with age. A clunking noise when driving over bumps, accelerating, or stopping may be a sign of worn bushings.
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Inspect CV Boots and Joints at Each Service
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Our technicians recommend having the constant velocity (CV) boots and CV joints inspected at each service. Servicing torn CV boots early can prevent the need to replace the CV half shaft or CV joint.
Inspection of Water Pump and Timing Belt
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The water pump may fail resulting in engine overheating and possible timing belt damage. Overheating and/or timing belt failure can result in very expensive engine repairs. As a precaution, it is recommended to inspect the timing belt and water pump at regular intervals.
Engine Oil leak From Valley Pan Gasket and/or Head Gasket
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An External oil leak may develop from the valley pan gasket (under the intake manifold) and/or the head gasket.
Starting problems due to air leaks and fuel injection
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Problems with air leaks and the fuel injection may cause starting difficulties.
Audi 90 Recalls (Recent)
Audi 90 Recall 97V172000
Body, Interior & Misc., October 13, 1997
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME AIR BAG SENSORS DO NOT COMPLY WITH AUDI'S DURABILITY STANDARDS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE.
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Drive Train, January 29, 1993
Summary: THE DIFFERENTIAL OIL OF THE TRANSAXLE IS LOST OVER TIME DUE TO EVAPORATION. LOW OIL LEVELS CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING AND GEAR WEAR AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL.
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Electrical & Lights, April 23, 1996
Summary: DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION.
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Engine, April 9, 1999
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES. AN INTERNAL SEAL OF THE FUEL INJECTOR CAN MALFUNCTION, ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Learn more »Audi 90 Recall 90V070000
Suspension & Steering, April 6, 1990
Summary: IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED STEERING LOCK BOLTS COULD BREAK IF DRIVER APPLIES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO A LOCKED STEERING WHEEL IN AN ATTEMPT TO DISENGAGE THE STEERING LOCK.
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audi_lover, 1990 Audi 90, San Diego, CA
About two years ago, I parked my 1988 Audi 90 (5 cylinder) for about two years. The last time I started it was about six months ago. It started right up and ran fine. When I went to start it the ot...
tawanaje, 1990 Audi 90, Saint Louis, MO
whenever i use my heat, my battery volt goes down and things start to shut down. the car doesn't stop on me, but when i turn it off, i need a jump to restart. it seems to run ok during the d...
Visitor, 1990 Audi 90, Sioux Falls, SD
How do you change front brake pads on a 1990 Audi 90
audiose, 1990 Audi 90, 2.3L 5 Cylinder, San Clemente, CA
just bought car a couple days ago car would start but would have to pump the pedal to get it started would idle rough but drive fine once it got going i fixed the vacume leaks and the car would sta...
Visitor, 1990 Audi 90, 2.3L 5 Cylinder, San Bernardino, CA
what are the symptoms of a bad crankshaft position sensor?
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Audi 90 Reviews
Nice car. Expensive when things break but, for a twenty year old car, it has great looks, efficiency, and ride quality!
Great car dependable on long trips good on gas parts are alittle high to replace but, they last if you buy OEM Audi parts
it is just a bad ass car!!!
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