Battery boost for a 1996 Audi A6
Battery boost for the 1996 Audi A6: 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
- 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
- Length
- 4.89 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 1996 Audi A6 for battery boost
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
- 3 bodies this year: a6 4dr sedan quattro, a6 4dr wagon and a6 4dr wagon quattro.
1996 Audi A6: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 963 L (34 cu ft) | 963 L (34 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,350 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,340 | $4,340 |
| Dimension | A6 4dr Sedan Quattro | A6 4dr Wagon | A6 4dr Wagon Quattro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.89 m (193 in) | 4.89 m (193 in) | 4.89 m (193 in) |
| Width | 1.78 m (70 in) | 1.78 m (70 in) | 1.78 m (70 in) |
| Height | 1.44 m (57 in) | 1.47 m (58 in) | 1.48 m (58 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.69 m (106 in) | 2.69 m (106 in) | 2.69 m (106 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,677 kg (3,697 lb) | 1,624 kg (3,580 lb) | 1,745 kg (3,847 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 1996 Audi A6
- NHTSA lists 2 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 51 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (41), exterior lighting (6) and equipment (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 96V017000 | 1996-01-29 | electrical system:ignition:switch | DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCHES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND CAN CAUSE SOME ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES TO MALFUNCTION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost for the 1996 Audi A6
The 1996 Audi A6 and battery service: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Your A6 and the shop
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. If you have the service history of your A6, have it ready for the shop. The 2.8L 6-cylinder, paired with a 4-speed automatic, drives it.
How the arrangement works
You approve the shop's quote before any work. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
Keep moving meanwhile
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
Talking to the shop
Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask whether the shop needs your keys, the wheel lock key or the spare. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree.
Between shop visits
Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Ready to ask?
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
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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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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