Representative photoBattery boost for a 2004 Audi A8
Battery boost for the 2004 Audi A8: 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
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Large Cars
- Length
- 5.19 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 2004 Audi A8 for battery boost
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
- 2 bodies this year: a8 l 4dr sedan awd and a8 l w12 4dr sedan awd.
2004 Audi A8: every figure
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 |
| Dimension | A8 L 4dr Sedan Awd | A8 L W12 4dr Sedan Awd |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5.19 m (204 in) | 5.19 m (204 in) |
| Width | 1.89 m (74 in) | 1.90 m (75 in) |
| Height | 1.46 m (57 in) | 1.46 m (57 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3.07 m (121 in) | 3.07 m (121 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,995 kg (4,398 lb) | 2,145 kg (4,729 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 2004 Audi A8
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility (6), vehicle speed control (5) and electrical system (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V324000 | 2006-08-31 | air bags:frontal | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT UNFOLD PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND THEREFORE MAY NOT INFLATE AS DESIGNED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the A8
Your 2004 Audi A8 needs battery service? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it and rent you a car meanwhile. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Your car, your notes
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 4.2L 8-cylinder. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The 4.2L 8-cylinder does the work, through a 6-speed automatic.
How the arrangement works
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
Keep moving meanwhile
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Good habits for your car
Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring.
Ready to ask?
Start with a short request; 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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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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