2005 - 2006 Audi A4 2 0T FSI coolant thermostat replacement by Edge Motors

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In this video we show you how to replace a coolant thermostat on a 2005-2008 audi A4 2.0T fsi motor
Edge Motors
107 E Railroad ave
West Haverstraw NY 10993
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[@toyelfs9190]

You just saved me $800 that the Audi dealership in Los Angeles wanted. GREAT video, THANKS! Ha, the dealerships must hate your videos! Well done!!!

[@CHSTPZ]

Did this step by step myself, saved me $500 at the Audi dealership. Just make sure you have the proper tools and its no problem. Thanks a bunch, will definitely reference the rest of these A4 videos in the future.

[@brandons1872]

Edgemotors staff knows how to fix car! Used them many times and told friends to use them too. Good job!

[@kosfather]

fantastic video was able to replace for $60 and saved $700 the automotive shop wanted.

[@deepthoughtdeepbreath2383]

Just bought me an Audi a couple of days ago. I will be subscribing to your channel. As a DIY mechanic I'm impressed.

[@kevintrunkle]

This guy is spot on. Used this video. 2 hours later completed without any problems at all. The 2 lower bolts on by the oil cooler are the hardest part of the whole job. Just watch listen and learn.

[@reds05rc]

Просто тащусь от ваших видео , респект парни!все чётко и профессионально , у меня 1,8т BFB менял термостат по видео от Сергея на а4 2004 года .

[@JosephCummings0101]

Thanks for making this video, it helped immensely!

[@emmanuelmaldonado6375]

You guys are amazing. Helped me so many times!

[@oloveorlando6939]

Wow.jst woow dude. Fast, clear and straight forward! Amazing my guy. I am a DIY beginner and im more then thankful i came across your video ✌️🙌

[@markusroby4252]

you guys are awesome! thank you for posting these videos

[@solesust]

Outta all the videos showing this job, this is the best and easiest for me to understand, thanks

[@Ivan-hx7cc]

Wooooow i'm an idiot that hose that you lubed with the oring i was tryjng for.like 2 hours and wouldn't go in. My arm was already hurting. Then i lubed it like you did and went in so easy lol. Thank god for youtube.

[@AudiTwin]

This video was very helpful. I don't know why someone would leave a negative comment. I give you two thumbs up

[@meeterhead462]

Man you really know your way around that motor.

[@PatrickThang]

always top quality dyi!

[@Nocturnal_Mind]

Thank you for this Great video

[@jonasstrandberg5701]

Thank u so much! Great video.

[@camerone7403]

Excellent video Thanks

[@clipz2202]

Your sound has been off on a few of your videos. The sound isn't timed to the video correctly. Other than that good video as usual.

[@nasserkaouk]

Thanks for making this video. You are fast doing it also, so If you are close to me I would definitely hire you.

[@mattmcdavid104]

Good video very helpful Thanks

[@sergiosr.c8262]

No worries about the out of sync audio, the video is very good and the lighting is great too. Exactly what I needed it. Thanks sooooooo much. One question? What brand thermostat you recommend and what temperature you think is better? Keep on posting my friend.

[@EDGEMOTORS]

+Sergio Chinchilla Oem is the way to go, if you don't any to have problems

[@markferraro5250]

great video thanks for sharing

[@figsjag1]

I'm a chic with an Audi A4 with over 200,000 original miles. You make me wanna fix my own car!

[@hellcat1962]

2009 Tiguan, 2.0 tsi, 107,000 miles. Burnt rubber smell today. Ant correlation between that and antifreeze. My wife only added a few ounces and it was about a week ago.

[@vinnyaudi912]

once again....TOP NOTCH mechanic work!! keep up the good work bud

[@jjc1843]

Excellent instructional video. I'm hesitant to use power tools to tighten bolts, but hey, you're a professional.

[@whatsshaken]

Great video. I am about to start this job but have a few questions. Tools needed? What to do with old coolant? And lastly, I thought I read a while back this job can be done without removing the alternator? Thanks for any advice.

[@liubable]

Is the process pretty similar on a Audi B8? I'm having the same problem and need to replace the coolant thermostat

[@KingZoneOne]

If you've drained the cooling before starting, will it still leak that much coolant when you remove the thermostat (or the water pump)?

[@mrasidhu]

thank you, i can now change my thermostat with ease. can you make a video on how to change the cam chain on a 2.0tfsi audi b7 as well? as i cannot find a video for it.

[@EDGEMOTORS]

I might do it some time soon...

[@hellcat1962]

Will do

[@bradyryll119]

Would this fix the code, p2181 cooling system performance?

[@jeromesimms4925]

Simplified compared to some other videos that have you taking unnecessary steps.

[@jerrygonzales3408]

Can I reuse the old coolant that I took put if it's a couple months old?

[@kinderutz]

Why would you use full strength antifreeze and not mix it 50/50 with water ? Antifreeze does just that...not freeze but it's the water that has cooling properties and without it it won't cool properly during summer time. Always ix 50/50 water and coolant(assuming coolant is not premixed already).

[@hellcat1962]

Can you mix green and pink coolant? If not what is your experience with the problems?

[@EDGEMOTORS]

+Dale Fluegel no, you can not. it will turn brown and contaminate the whole coolant system, which will lead to allot of problems. you must flush the system truly out and replace it with g12 coolant.

[@lapara14]

hey man. how much would u guys charge to replace thermostat and oil filter housing gasket? I already have the OEM parts. your shop is about 1:30 hr from me but if price is right, I see how careful you are working with cars so I wouldn't mind doing the drive

[@EDGEMOTORS]

It will be some where around 300-400$ all together

[@buddyanddaisy123]

Wow..after watching these, i'll steer clear of Audi...nice cars but a pain to work on..on my car, thermostat replacement 15 minutes max.

[@willyterrazas]

Ad Mirer he did it in 20 minutes?

[@mauricegeorge4320]

@@willyterrazas he is an experienced machenic. You may need 10X time to do the same job.

[@SonnyT1986]

I love you're videos boss! But what did you lube the o rings with? Kinda looks like grease.

[@VictorSilva-ei8ly]

Yes, i would also like to know

[@EDGEMOTORS]

+Victor Silva it is grease...

[@rickytomatoes]

off topic question: I have a B7 Audi A4, and would like to know if a dying battery can cause the throttle to go into limp mode?

[@EDGEMOTORS]

What do you mean by throttle going into limp mode???

[@rickytomatoes]

+EDGEMOTORS sorry I don't think it's really limp mode. the car basically dips RPMs every now and then when idle and the engine will occasionally stop running.

[@EDGEMOTORS]

+RickyTomatoes did you scan the car to see if you have any codes in there?

[@rickytomatoes]

EDGEMOTORS I have a basic OBDII scanner, and used that, but no codes were present. One more thing, when the car does stall, the battery light comes on.

[@EDGEMOTORS]

+RickyTomatoes try something more advanced.

[@NM-ot1gd]

Man, you are pro big time I have question; im driving audi a6 c6 2009, 2.0t My thermostat one day works and then not for day or two, and soon one. I know that I need to change it. Do you know what could be the issue? Thanks

[@EDGEMOTORS]

Sorry without looking at the car and diagnosing while it’s not working correctly, it almost impossible for me to tell what the problem is...

[@NM-ot1gd]

Tnx I will check it

[@davek4405]

i'll admit, I'm not a mechanically inclined person so i called the shop I frequently go to that strictly does Audi vehicles and they said it would be a 4 hour job. am i missing something here? cause you were able to do it in about 20 minutes

[@EDGEMOTORS]

The fact that i can do it in allot less time than the book says, and the book does say about 4 hours... Does not mean that I won't charge you for the whole time... You have to remember all the overhead, training time and tools cost...

[@davek4405]

+EDGEMOTORS fair enough. Thanks

[@EDGEMOTORS]

+Dave K also you shouldn't forget that some times the book says 1 hour, but it takes over 5...

[@bd8361]

the book is a farce.No way in hell it takes 4 hours for the A4 thermostat.maybe 1hour

[@Stahe]

What is that power tool called that you're using? The power drill that I see normally is much bulkier. Thank you in advance

[@EDGEMOTORS]

Depending on which one you talking about... but I think you are talking about the impact driver from dewalt

[@Stahe]

@@EDGEMOTORS it's the tool you were using to remove the 12 point screws. I believe that's the one.

[@robsolf]

Good Lord... what happened to the days of thermostats being a $5 part that could be replaced in 20 minutes?

[@iovumihai3775]

hi,i have the same car and my thermostat shows me 70 degrees wen driving and goes up to 90 degrees when stending still,i guess i must change it, right?...one more question,those type of cars have two intercoolers?thanks and sorry 4 my bad english ^^

[@rootsdat]

Same exact problem as you. Only reaches 90 when idling. I used Vcds to monitor temps and the temp gauge might show 90 but car true temp is 75 while driving. Did you fix with main thermostat or inline thermostat?

[@EDGEMOTORS]

Yes if the temp goes down as you drive, the t stat has to be replaced... and yes they do have 2 intercoolers

[@supremelurker727]

EDGEMOTORS mk5 vw has 2 or 3 thermostats not intercoolers. They are called inline theromstats.

[@EDGEMOTORS]

Mk5 GTI has, not the b7 a4, and the guy was asking “ intercoolers” ... and the b7 Dora’s have 2 of them

[@aarsoul9860]

I have an a4 and my temp goes up is the the same problem

[@shawnstilson7524]

Wheres the engine coolant temperature sensor location? the right rear of the engine ?

[@EDGEMOTORS]

Yes behind the cylinder head there is a black plastic coolant flange, it has couple of coolant hoses connected to it and on the right side facing right and down a coolant temp sensor, it’s gray in color with 2 wire connector...

[@shawnstilson7524]

Thanks for the response found the location replaced yesterday

[@edfriend7233]

Where can i get a set of pliers like the one you used on the hose clamps ?

[@EDGEMOTORS]

Which once? I have plenty different once...

[@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri]

That was Amazing Amazing Amazing! Do you have a video or can tell me where to located the CTS (cooling temperature sensor/sender) on my 2011 A4 2.0 I have tried everything. #ANewSubscriber

[@EDGEMOTORS]

Behind cylinder head on a coolant flange facing catalytic converter

[@goozlo]

Good video overall, but the points you need to know are: 1. He has done it 5 mins ago and pipes / clips come off easily. It want be that easy if your pipes are in place for 10 years 2. The accessories belt will move and in order to put it around the idler you have to undo the top 2 screws of the tensioner , so you can pivot it out of the way.

[@EDGEMOTORS]

The job was done as the video goes.... once not several times...

[@LynxStarAuto]

Loooool. What on earth are you saying? The tensioner is slackened with a 17mm wrench. The belt is slipped off the alternator pulley. All of the hoses and pipes will remove fairly easily. The hardest is the lower radiator hose which requires wiggling it whilst pulling back on it simultaneously. This is clearly showed in the video as he fought it off. From there, everything else is straight forward. This is a one hour job tops.

[@junioracmilan70]

I wanna see you remove the coolant flange on that thing

[@EDGEMOTORS]

+junioracmilan70 It's easier than 1.8t...

[@EDGEMOTORS]

+junioracmilan70 Just remove the vacuum pump and you get all the access in the world

[@xMrxiHacks]

I'm having an issue with car turning on and the fans turn on with it, I put heat to like 80 and max and it blows out cold and also the coolant level was -40° when I checked it with OBD11 I assumed it was the Coolant Temp Sensor so I replaced that and got a CEL for it I cleared it and still came back, the fans are still running every time I start up car and they don't turn off I'm not sure what it could be at this point the I'm going to replace the thermostat, begging of next week when it comes in hopefully see if that may solve my issue but if anyone knows what is causing this issue please let me know would really appreciate it.

[@EDGEMOTORS]

What kind of car you have?

[@xMrxiHacks]

EDGEMOTORS 2008 Audi A4 2.0T

[@xMrxiHacks]

Any ideas?

[@crxdelsolsir]

The ends hoses connects to are plastic? When these become brittle and break these motors and the whole car become junk. I bet Audi has designed these plastic parts to deteriorate and replacements to cease production or cost an arm, leg, eye and sometimes the kidneys to obtain in 15 to 20 years time when they need replacing.

[@EDGEMOTORS]

We’ll figure all manufacturers have life expectancy of their cars around 5 years, and they work on getting the cost down as much as they can but so it last the life expectancy....

[@crxdelsolsir]

EDGEMOTORS I think the key word there is life expectancy. It is no longer how long it can naturally last but rather how long manufacturers want it to last, which is being reduced to increase turn over and profit. Also key is the prevention of extending life expectancy by no longer making use of low cost universal and interchangeable parts. Manuf. are not just cost saving driven. They would rather spend more to have unique parts if it would increase profits. All are now prpprietary and no aftermarket options eg. hoses were round and interchange and available via aftermarket suppliers. They spent money on square hoses and unique clips to prevent repairs.

[@jatinshetty]

like.. calm down mate! too much coffee?

[@wesbewry3750]

need rear flange video really bad