# \#q5

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## [2009 Audi Q5 Petrol engine sound](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-audi-q5-petrol-engine-sound/188051)

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**Author:** [@ysw010109\_183421](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ysw010109_183421)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [December 22, 2022, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-audi-q5-petrol-engine-sound/188051 "2022-12-22T23:54:12Z")

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Hi, I have 2009 Audi Q5 Petrol done about 130,xxxKM. Recently the engine sounds a little bit weird. No error codes and issues when driving. Try to rectify the noise but have no clue where it’s coming from. I’ve uploade…

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## [2021 Audi Q5 - worried about leaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-audi-q5-worried-about-leaking/183101)

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**Author:** [@HollyCameron](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HollyCameron)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-audi-q5-worried-about-leaking/183101 "2022-04-05T00:50:45Z")

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after heavy rain, we found the back passenger floor of our brand new 2021 Audi soaked, right through the mat and the carpet… the windows were all closed, the doors were closed, there were no water bottles etc in the car …

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## [Do OEM recommended tires make sense? Audi "AO" tires. 2018 Q5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-oem-recommended-tires-make-sense-audi-ao-tires-2018-q5/182920)

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**Author:** [@pscamperle\_179907](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pscamperle_179907)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/do-oem-recommended-tires-make-sense-audi-ao-tires-2018-q5/182920 "2022-03-14T14:43:13Z")

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I have two sets of wheels for my 2018 Audi Q5 – 17" for Winter and 20" for the rest of the year. I’m ready to replace both sets. The Audi dealer tells me that the “AO” designated tires have sidewall specs and chemical …

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## [Buy out my 2018 Audi Q5 lease Or a new 2022 Honda CR-V SE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-out-my-2018-audi-q5-lease-or-a-new-2022-honda-cr-v-se/182096)

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**Author:** [@kakashi123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kakashi123)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [January 31, 2022, 12:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buy-out-my-2018-audi-q5-lease-or-a-new-2022-honda-cr-v-se/182096 "2022-01-31T00:20:02Z")

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Folks, Need some advice here. My 2018 Audi Q5 lease is ending soon with low mileage (\< 20,000). I am deciding whether to buy out the Qudi or lease a new 2022 Honda CR-V SE. The prices are similar. I like the Q5 b…

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## [2016 Audi Q5 oil consumption](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-q5-oil-consumption/180711)

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**Author:** [@BenjaminHeaney](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BenjaminHeaney)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-q5-oil-consumption/180711 "2021-11-23T03:12:32Z")

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My 2016 Audi Q5 is using 1 quart of oil per week. The vehicle is currently at the Audi dealership fof this issue.

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## [Cleaning the Plenum](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-the-plenum/177659)

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**Author:** [@JohnPalmieri](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnPalmieri)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2021, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-the-plenum/177659 "2021-06-26T12:48:28Z")

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My girlfriend purchased a new 2018 Audi Q5, from this dealer. When it was in for standard maintenance they tried to tell her the “plenum needed cleaning”. They wanted $200 for this service. I advised against it. When she…

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## [2015 Audi Q5 had oil change but shows Add Quart of Oil message](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-q5-had-oil-change-but-shows-add-quart-of-oil-message/173706)

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**Author:** [@kharris](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kharris)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-audi-q5-had-oil-change-but-shows-add-quart-of-oil-message/173706 "2021-02-17T02:32:26Z")

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Oil service just done and add one quart of oil message comes on.

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## [Screw in new tire - edge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screw-in-new-tire-edge/169897)

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**Author:** [@Talerco\_170713](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Talerco_170713)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screw-in-new-tire-edge/169897 "2020-09-17T01:37:51Z")

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3 days after getting new tires at Firestone I noticed a screw at the edge of front right. See picture. I opted out of the $89 sidewall coverage. I’ve been driving as is for 3 weeks now. No air loss. If- when I go bac…

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## [2009 Audi Q5 - factory settings to restore AC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-audi-q5-factory-settings-to-restore-ac/167954)

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**Author:** [@bob.kandeh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bob.kandeh)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-audi-q5-factory-settings-to-restore-ac/167954 "2020-07-28T13:57:42Z")

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I need to reset to factory settings as the A/C and blower not working. suspect that manual replacement of battery a year ago might have messed up the factory settings

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## [2016 Audi Q5 cell phone reception](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-q5-cell-phone-reception/139978)

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**Author:** [@LoriJ.Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LoriJ.Smith)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2019, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-q5-cell-phone-reception/139978 "2019-05-08T21:55:33Z")

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Cell phone reception! When I am on my phone, the person on the other end says the background noise is loud while I am driving but as soon as I stop it’s much clearer. Anyone else have any issue with this? and if so, is…

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## [2019 Audi Q5 garage door opener not synced to car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-audi-q5-garage-door-opener-not-synced-to-car/134819)

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**Author:** [@DonnaHirai](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonnaHirai)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2019-audi-q5-garage-door-opener-not-synced-to-car/134819 "2019-02-17T17:56:18Z")

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Why does my HomeLink garage door opener in my new Audi not link with my garage door opener at home.

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## [2016 Audi Q5 panoramic roof rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-q5-panoramic-roof-rattle/126296)

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**Author:** [@GregoryStaley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GregoryStaley)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2018, 12:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-audi-q5-panoramic-roof-rattle/126296 "2018-10-07T00:19:37Z")

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Does your panoramic roof rattle? Have you found a way to solve the problem?

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## [Noisy sunroof in 2015 Audi Q5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-sunroof-in-2015-audi-q5/115579)

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**Author:** [@Brooks29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Brooks29)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2018, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noisy-sunroof-in-2015-audi-q5/115579 "2018-04-13T21:00:28Z")

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noisy sunroof that Audi can’t seem to fix. Six attempts The last attempt Audi replace the frame and the noise disappeared.After a few days driving I have a different noise coming from the front of the sunroof. The nois…

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## [Oil Over Fill](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-over-fill/109223)

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**Author:** [@Roberino](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Roberino)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-over-fill/109223 "2017-11-08T22:40:29Z")

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So today by accident I significantly overfilled my car with oil. My car had white smoke pouring out the tail pipes and was shaking and stalling. I limped to an oil change place and they were able to pull off the extra oi…

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## [Which Audi Q5 to buy - 2010, 2011, 2012?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-audi-q5-to-buy-2010-2011-2012/95873)

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**Author:** [@kpb2009](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kpb2009)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2016, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-audi-q5-to-buy-2010-2011-2012/95873 "2016-11-03T16:52:40Z")

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I am considering a used 2010, 2011 and 2012 Audi Q5 in the same price range so with each year there are more miles....any insight into the decision? Thanks!!

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## [Turbo & Catalytic converter replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-catalytic-converter-replacement/95447)

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**Author:** [@reystander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reystander)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2016, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turbo-catalytic-converter-replacement/95447 "2016-09-09T21:00:39Z")

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I bought a 2010 Audi Q5 from an Audi dealership 10 months ago. It had 86k miles on the clock at the time of purchase, now around 92k. Lost power over the weekend and there is a slight shaking coming from the engine whils…

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## [Used Audi Q5 Purchase--need your opinion please :)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-audi-q5-purchase-need-your-opinion-please/85130)

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**Author:** [@SeaGurly](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SeaGurly)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2014, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-audi-q5-purchase-need-your-opinion-please/85130 "2014-05-26T17:44:17Z")

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Hi, I am considering buying a used 2013 Audi Q5 with 25K miles. The day I was supposed to see the SUV the check engine light came on--the owner was apologetic and very upfront with me. The catalytic converter had to b…

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## [Light cover Crack](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-cover-crack/75831)

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**Author:** [@biomed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/biomed)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2012, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/light-cover-crack/75831 "2012-11-30T23:59:43Z")

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Hi, experts, We drove home a brand new audi Q5 on Monday, November 26th. We found a horizontal crack (completely) on the rear light cover with some water drops inside at the bottom on Wednesday night. There was no rains …

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## [Snow tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires/54337)

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**Author:** [@tralphaz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tralphaz)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 6:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tires/54337 "2010-10-20T18:25:51Z")

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I have a 2009 Audi Q5 with 20" wheels and summer performance tires. I can't get around in the snow very well with these tires. I wonder whether I should simply switch to all season tires or get dedicated snow tires. And …
