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Message: <blockquote data-quote="joemomma" data-source="post: 1577688" data-attributes="member: 25929">Update since it's been a while:I was able to squeeze 28.5MPG on the drive in to work one morning, typically averaging 26-27 driving normal.  Still haven't tackled the O2 sensor, I just keep resetting it with VCDS.I did the first oil change a few weeks ago...that was an adventure as the drain plug was stripped.  It's a 5 or 6mm (maybe 8mm?) Allen head and it was nice and rounded out.  Took some doing to get it out.  Also, 9 quarts of full synthetic with filter.  Pricey bitch!I was able to pull the service history from the Audi website, really cool.  It was dealer serviced for it's whole life by the PO before me, all the recommended services were done.  I just had the DSG fluid/filters changed (due every 40k) by a local shop that specializes in German autos up the road from me.  $600, but the materials were over $200 for me to do it.  I figure that was worth $400 for me not to have to crawl around on the garage floor.  Service is key to longevity for the DSG.I was prepared for high maintenance costs, and lots of them and just this week got a reminder of that.  One of the front air struts failed, that's going to be $2200 repair from the shop up the road.  I replaced one of the rears a couple weeks ago.  I thought about tackling the front, but after watching a couple of videos decided against it.  There's a pinch bolt where the two upper control arms mount to, and it can be a bear.  If the other fails I may attempt it.  The shop noted the UCA bushings were quite worn and would need replacement soon.  I may tackle that but that pinch bolt scares me.</blockquote>