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Old 10-20-2021, 10:22 AM
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First off, welcome to the forum! You've definitely found one of the best places on the Internet!

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Originally Posted by CnC for me View Post
...What advice have you for the shiny novice's first start up ? ...
Probably the number one advice for A4 novices is "No extended cranking with the cooling water valve open!" Failing to heed this can send you down a rabbithole of significant repairs.

As we head into Fall, the cooler temps will make the A4 a little harder to start, and thus the likelyhood of extended cranking is high. In my own case, based on direct advice from Don himself years ago, I always start with the valve closed, and only open it once the engine starts. Just don't forget! I usually have my wife standing-by at the valve while I crank. This has worked well for us for over ten years.

Have a great sail Saturday!
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