Battery boost for a 1997 Audi A4
Battery boost for the 1997 Audi A4: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
- Length
- 4.52 m

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1997 Audi A4 for battery boost
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
- 10 bodies this year: a4 4dr sedan 1.8t, a4 4dr sedan 1.8t fwd, a4 4dr sedan 1.8t quattro, a4 4dr sedan 2.8, a4 4dr sedan 2.8 fwd, a4 4dr sedan 2.8 quattro, a4 4dr sedan fwd 1.8t, a4 4dr sedan fwd 2.8, a4 4dr sedan quattro 1.8t and a4 4dr sedan quattro 2.8.
1997 Audi A4: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 | US$4,350 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,920 | $3,920 | $4,130 | $4,340 | $4,340 | $4,340 |
| Dimension | A4 4dr Sedan 1.8t | A4 4dr Sedan 1.8t Fwd | A4 4dr Sedan 1.8t Quattro | A4 4dr Sedan 2.8 | A4 4dr Sedan 2.8 Fwd | A4 4dr Sedan 2.8 Quattro | A4 4dr Sedan Fwd 1.8t | A4 4dr Sedan Fwd 2.8 | A4 4dr Sedan Quattro 1.8t | A4 4dr Sedan Quattro 2.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) | 4.52 m (178 in) |
| Width | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) | 1.73 m (68 in) |
| Height | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) | 1.42 m (56 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.62 m (103 in) | 2.61 m (103 in) | 2.61 m (103 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,305 kg (2,877 lb) | 1,305 kg (2,877 lb) | 1,350 kg (2,976 lb) | 1,400 kg (3,086 lb) | 1,360 kg (2,998 lb) | 1,435 kg (3,164 lb) | 1,470 kg (3,241 lb) | 1,590 kg (3,505 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Audi A4
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 98 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (34), suspension (19) and service brakes (16). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V471000 | 2022-07-01 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 1998 Audi A8 and 1997-1998 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the... |
| 06V403000 | 2006-10-23 | electrical system:ignition:switch | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AS A RESULT OF A PROBLEM IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS OF THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE ANCHOR POINT OF THE SPRING MAY CRACK. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE RETURN SPRING FORCE TO BE INSUFFICIENT FOR RETURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE RUNNING POSITION AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. |
| 00V317000 | 2000-10-11 | electrical system:ignition:switch | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC IGNITION SWITCH HOUSING CAN FRACTURE AT THE RETURN SPRING ANCHOR POINT. FRACTURE OF THE HOUSING COULD CAUSE THE RETURN SPRING FORCE TO BE INSUFFICIENT FOR RETURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO THE RUNNING POSITION AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE. |
| 97V175000 | 1997-10-08 | air bags:frontal | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL. |
| 97V115000 | 1997-07-22 | seat belts:rear/other | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY NOT LOCK PROPERLY WHEN ENGAGED, OR NOT REMAIN LOCKED AFTER BEING ENGAGED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the A4
For battery service on your 1997 Audi A4, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first sign of a tired battery.
About your A4
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Its 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo drives through a 5-speed automatic.
What CarmaCars does here
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
A car while yours is in the shop
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Good habits for your car
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
A short checklist
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Next step
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies within one business day.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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