2016 vs 2017 S7

[S4S5_Driver]

I know this has been discussed but can’t find it. I’m looking for a used S7 right now and told myself to wait for a 2017 model but I found a low mileage 2016 that might fit the bill. Prestige, Sport package, black optic, driver assistance. Other than the red calipers is there anything different between the 16 and 17 with these packages? Is the nav/MMI different at all? Thanks for your help!!!!


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[1flossedS4]

I know this has been discussed but can’t find it. I’m looking for a used S7 right now and told myself to wait for a 2017 model but I found a low mileage 2016 that might fit the bill. Prestige, Sport package, black optic, driver assistance. Other than the red calipers is there anything different between the 16 and 17 with these packages? Is the nav/MMI different at all? Thanks for your help!!!!


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I don't believe so, I think there is minimal changes 15-16, (nav, mmi etc)

[daytona rs7]

17 added CarPlay and android auto.
Also the ability to have map display is cluster without having a destination entered in navi
Edit: apparently map can be displayed on MY16 too

[S4S5_Driver]

Ok cool thanks!! A quick follow up question, what month/year did they start putting the updated oil strainer in?


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[Audibot]

Ditto on the CarPlay / Android Auto

My 2016 has the map display without a destination, so that was part of the move to the MMI 4G between 15 and 16.

[daytona rs7]

MY17 is included in the strainer TSB. no matter what year you go with, you potentially have a risk. lesser risk with later production date though.

[S4S5_Driver]

Is there a way to find out if this 2016 I’m looking at has the strainer TSB?


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[daytona rs7]

They all are included

[S4S5_Driver]

They all are included

Oh that’s good to hear!! Thanks for the info.


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[daytona rs7]

Just making sure I was clear as that is not usually taken as hood news.

All s6/s7/rs7 are affected by the TSB. this does not mean it was fixed. Generally, the screen (cause of TSB) is not replaced until the turbos have failed.

[S4S5_Driver]

Just making sure I was clear as that is not usually taken as hood news.

All s6/s7/rs7 are affected by the TSB. this does not mean it was fixed. Generally, the screen (cause of TSB) is not replaced until the turbos have failed.

Oh haha. Ok then!!! But they did start to put the newer strainer in the new cars starting in 2016 correct?


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[daytona rs7]

A newer strainer...yes. but still not the supposed final/fix stainer. all MY17 cars are part of the TSB as well.

I'd like to assume that if a car your looking at had the strainer replaced in the last year or so...you'll be good. But for all we know Audi may release an updated strainer. After the 6 or so revisions of the part so far, I dont have much faith that they actually fixed it, but rather just improved it.

[Gravy Train]

There's no evidence the newest part revision of the strainer is any less clog-prone. Just look for the car with the fewest miles, cared for the best, preferably with service history (and, ideally, documented OCIs <10,000 mi) and no Roc-Euro intakes because or other ineffective sketch mods.

Brake calipers were power coated red for cars with the S-Sport package from 2017-on and exhaust tips were finished gloss black. It's your best visual indicator the car has the sport differential.

[S4S5_Driver]

There's no evidence the newest part revision of the strainer is any less clog-prone. Just look for the car with the fewest miles, cared for the best, preferably with service history (and, ideally, documented OCIs <10,000 mi) and no Roc-Euro intakes because or other ineffective sketch mods.

Brake calipers were power coated red for cars with the S-Sport package from 2017-on and exhaust tips were finished gloss black. It's your best visual indicator the car has the sport differential.

2016 has the black finishers as well with the sport package correct? Sounds good about the strainers, it looks like this will always be a problem with these cars.


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[15 Phantom S6]

There's no evidence the newest part revision of the strainer is any less clog-prone.

I'd say there might not be conclusive evidence, but the change in design is clearly a less restrictive one, this latest "G" revision is definitely free-er flowing than the previous versions...

[S4S5_Driver]

Ok cool thanks for the info. It Looks like the car was manufactured 03/16 so hopefully the newer strainer was installed during the initial build.


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[15 Phantom S6]

Many dates are thrown around, but I haven't come across anyone's ride that has the "G" revision strainer from the factory. 16 and 17's are part of the TSB, doubt either of them will have the latest "G" revision strainer. Better to just factor in the funds for
the replacement of the screen on whatever C7 you buy to give you some reliability and peace of mind, especially if you are going to tune it or have little to no warranty left on it..

[wwhan]

The Revision 3 TSB (05/14/2018) is the first time it provides a Production Solution (check valve and screen).

Revision 2 TSB (11/21/2017) adds the the new 079115175G Oil strainer.

Revision 1 TSB (2/2/2017) has the older 079115175F Oil strainer.

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21 Engine difficult to start, turbocharger damaged, V8 4.0TFSI
21 18 29 2044640/4 May 22, 2018. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 21 number 18-28 dated May 14, 2018 for reasons listed below.

Production Solution
Optimized oil strainer 079115175G for oil supply lines to turbochargers in the cover in the inner valley of engine. The oil strainer and check valve 079103175C must always be replaced to ensure proper oil flow to the turbochargers.

4 - Revised header data (Added model years)

3 - 05/14/2018 Revised header data (Added VIN breaks for 2017 models)
Revised Production Solution (Added information)
Revised Service (Added Note and updated Step 7)
Revised Required Parts and Tools (Added part numbers)

===================== Revision 2 ====================
21 Engine difficult to start, turbocharger damaged, V8 4.0TFSI
21 17 27 2044640/2 November 21, 2017. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 21 number 17-24 dated February 2, 2017 for reasons listed below.

2 - Revised Required Parts and Tools (Updated quantity and part numbers)

Production Solution
Not applicable.

Also mentions: 079115175G Oil strainer

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21 Engine difficult to start, turbocharger damaged, V8 4.0TFSI
21 17 24 2044640/1 February 2, 2017.

Production Solution
Not applicable.

079103175C Check valve

079115175F Oil strainer

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