[ItsChristianInHD]

I didn’t think the 2.0 can have the shudder issue.

[cooper1965]

Originally Posted by karmatourer

After reading the thread about the latest "fix/flush" coming next month or February,should I do it? The car was made exactly 4 months ago. Thanks for any serious input and if it's all negative,it won't hurt my feelings at all!
I just need some guidance from this group of A8 owners.Thanks.

We have done more flushes than I care to remember here.. Im talking pallet after pallet after pallet of HP fluid.

To give you a rough idea on the probability the 2.0T with 8L45 might get shudder...
Lets just say "IF" 1 in every 10 V8's get shudder with the 8L90...
1 in every 100+ would get shudder in the 2.0 with 8L45...


Fear not with your purchase.

[karmatourer]

Originally Posted by cooper1965

We have done more flushes than I care to remember here.. Im talking pallet after pallet after pallet of HP fluid.

To give you a rough idea on the probability the 2.0T with 8L45 might get shudder...
Lets just say "IF" 1 in every 10 V8's get shudder with the 8L90...
1 in every 100+ would get shudder in the 2.0 with 8L45...


Fear not with your purchase.

Thanks for that! It's what I needed to hear.I'm heading out tomorrow for the 2 day drive to buy it.

[ChickenPoop]

Don't know where those numbers came from, but I have seen a helluva lot more than any one outta ten with malfunctions. Just know what you may potentially be in for. That is all.

[cooper1965]

Originally Posted by karmatourer

Thanks for that! It's what I needed to hear.I'm heading out tomorrow for the 2 day drive to buy it.

NP, and happy shopping!

Originally Posted by ChickenPoop

Don't know where those numbers came from, but I have seen a helluva lot more than any one outta ten with malfunctions. Just know what you may potentially be in for. That is all.

OFC you have seen more than 1 out of 10. Usually people don't come in to complain on a forum that their A8 is working too flawlessly. Besides, I did emphasize "IF", and its just a general idea on the rarity of the 8L45 shudder. Only GM knows the exact numbers, but global warranty claims, and real world experience are a very good indication

[protovack]

Good luck and please put up pics when you get home!

[Kamaro223]

The 2.0 can definitely have the shudder. I've had it for 9k miles before I found a dealer that would fix it. I recently had the flush done and it's been okay so far...about 700 miles.

Originally Posted by ItsChristianInHD

I didn’t think the 2.0 can have the shudder issue.