AUDI RS3 COMMON PROBLEMS!

[@lionarofficial]

Always a pleasure watching Imti in action 👊🏽👊🏽

[@itsimty]

Thank you for watching Ali

[@jaysongreenfield5947]

Thanks man, i just did maintenance on mine. And made a appointment to get the haldex checked and oil changed

[@LynxEng]

In Audi terms it seems pretty bullet proof then 😁

[@devonutopia]

Great video. My 8P is stage 3 tuned by MRC (Loba turbo) with added mods and is just over 500hp - and thankfully not suffering with any of the common issues (YET.....) you went through. :)

[@dallauzdallauz8315]

🇨🇵Thank you very much for the information. I've been looking for it because I'm planning to buy one in 2025 and I want as much information as possible about this car.

[@foo4572]

Good advice.. I’ve got a Suzuka grey RS3 and don’t use it much so as yet have no real issues but I’m aware these things can arise …. It has a Apr stage 1 with a few other upgrades which is quick enough when needed .. those on here with 700 hp must be a handful 😮

[@itsimty]

Thank you for watching bet it looks lovely in sazuka grey

[@foo4572]

@@itsimty yes it looks great from certain angles … I’ve got a RS4 .. 2015 which I like also .. I think the RS3 is quicker .. I’m hoping they gain value .. 👍😬

[@goodyfpv2297]

Exactly right mate, I've got similar problems that you said on my Audi A3 2 L TDI. Obviously completely different problems. Engine wise but from the chassis point electronics suspension, you're bang on with that mate I've had all them problems 😂

[@goodyfpv2297]

Also, one thing to note from my experience with the fuel cap problem that across the whole board with VAG up until 2012 the only problem I've never had with my car i've took them apart before and for some reason they corrode check mine and its perfectly good not sure why that happens water must get in somewhere but there's common fault doesn't always happen to every car 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@gwengo4167]

Great vid, a good guide for anyone wanting to buy one. Just a quick question from a complete noob. Can you just remove the CAT and put a straight down pipe? will it still go through an MOT ok?

[@itsimty]

Thank you for watching, unfortunately with the cat removed and a straight pipe fitted the car will fail emissions on a Mot test.

[@baremats91]

Forgot about the intake carbon build up and pcv failure.

[@traker5666]

Very good explications thanks you 😊

[@Curtisimo]

Imti is such a sound guy. I met him in Derby earlier today while I was with my friends, truly down to Earth! I look forward to seeing more from this channel in future

[@itsimty]

Thank you for watching, Yes Imty is diamond for us and he is always talking to people. Hope you enjoy the content.

[@rantrave3796]

Basically maintain by service parts personally oil twice a year if modded I’m running revo stage 3 & had no issues with this car after near on 8 years ownership love it

[@itsimty]

Excellent cars, Thank you for watching

[@craig-robinson]

Good helpful advice

[@itsimty]

Thank you for watching.

[@TheAndred1]

Thank you . Thinking about getting one

[@itsimty]

Good choice!

[@johnpetherbridge262]

Wish id of seen this before i got mine lol is there any good new lol

[@paulwhite9264]

Hi mate. I just bought a Audi Rs3 Saloon 2019 done 17;000 miles. When doing a 3 point turn the back wheels feel like their crabbing when driving off then feel a banging then goes

[@itsimty]

Hi mate best to get this looked at asap

[@paulwhite9264]

@@itsimty Iv tried loads online, nothings coming up. Would you have any idea? Cars only done 17,000 miles.

[@itsimty]

It’s difficult to diagnose on the issue without seeing the vehicle. From the sound of it this sounds like a drivetrain issue, possible Diff, transfer box or Shaft issue. But please do not take that as gospel we can only be 100% if we diagnose your vehicle.

[@mrs9313]

Hey bro could you please help me out? I really cant decide between a golf r/ golf gti , audi s3/ rs3 or bmw 140i/ 135i . Im saving up for 1 of them but I dont know which 1 is the most reliable and bang for your buck.

[@mrs9313]

Btw Im planning on buying and keeping them stock most likely and the model is like 2015 / 2018 ish

[@itsimty]

Hi the models you have mentioned are all great, we love the BMW 140i, test drive one I’m sure you will love it 😍

[@mrs9313]

@@itsimty thank you very much im definetly going to think about it 💪❤️

[@johnpetherbridge262]

Thanks for this vid

[@SNOW-zl5jp]

can you run a 200cell cat for a stage 2?

[@hugocorreia8927]

hello. I have an RS3 8p that has been parked for about two months. Last week I turned it on a bit because of the battery and noticed that the car was a little slow when revving. I turned off the car and noticed that oil and water had come out of the exhaust onto the floor and wall. What could be the problem given your experience with these cars? thanks

[@solefreak2]

Are these issues on all RS3's or just 8P specific?

[@itsimty]

The issues we have commented on are for this model, and this is just our opinion as a Audi specialist, these are some of the faults we have seen.

[@paulmichael3844]

S3 8p rear springs also snap on the rear. (Sportback) not sure about 3drs

[@silentwolvesnld8831]

Is it a bad idea to get one that has 250.000 km on it or could it be fine. It is maintained 100% from 2011 until now and only had 3 owners so far so that made me doubt if it might still be fine

[@ij6708]

Don't do it, money pit

[@David55-02]

@@ij6708 Completly untrue, I would rather buy a high mileage car that was maintained rather, than a lower mileage that was abused, and not maintained.

[@benwhite9796]

You clearly don't know much about the rs3. This is a scare munger video. 😂

[@AppleTutorialTV]

really weird, we in germany dont have these problems, just like with other cars. Seems like these common issues are only in the usa etc.

[@24bellers20]

Get the ones with the alloy engine. Vastly better.

[@solefreak2]

Is that the daza engine?

[@Datacorrupter234]

why do so many audi products consume oil its 2023 they really cant figure it out yet??

[@ALs_Autos]

no issues with timing chains on them? i had one with 51k and it needed the chains done...after stripping the flywheel was also fkd 😂, then the haldex pump failed

[@BogusBolloks-mf4wq]

Phew thanks for the information. Definiteley not buying one of these. Sticking with my 1.8T.

[@ppg19782]

Just dont buy the car then...😅😅😅😅 Money 💰 pit

[@johnhomles2711]

Any advise how to bleed water system , mine won’t flow , water bubbling in header

[@mpalaouros21]

I have the same car for 13 years. Nothing of all the things you say has ever occurred to me, ever. The car has 117,000 kilometers, and its services are done on time.

[@Ayrton4everrr]

Very sad to hear about a German car. They won Le Mans multiple times, but cannot make a reliable car like the Japanese do 😢

[@AmusedOz]

I’ve a 2016 RSQ3 and have driven it for years without issue, service it myself and expect it to continue faultless for more years to come.. interesting folks have issues

[@Ayrton4everrr]

@@AmusedOz I have a 1996 Toyota Hilux, never had a hiccup

[@garywillis8737]

@@Ayrton4everrr😂😂 good reply

[@angeldqwerty]

​@@Ayrton4everrr the clockspring is an issue on any car that has one, its a consumable item, I've had to change it on japanese cars as well, the other issues are not a huge deal really

[@Ayrton4everrr]

@@angeldqwerty what about all the pladtic pipe works? They crack and break, just not to use some silicone hoses

[@R_S4_B5]

You had some valid points but when you started saying: keep the intake stock. You’ve lost the plot big times. IF the car struggles on sudden kick downs it’s your sh*tty sw because why ? There’s no airmass sensor infront of the turbo. If it would have been infront of it, then you’re right but on the 2.5 no sir do some more research