Representative photoBattery boost for a 2008 Audi S8
Battery boost for the 2008 Audi S8: 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
- 15.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
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 2008 Audi S8 for battery boost
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2008 Audi S8: every figure
| Displacement | 5.2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 10 |
| MPG city (US) | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 18 |
| 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$5,500 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $5,496 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). 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 2008 Audi S8
- 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 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility (3), fuel/propulsion system (1) and vehicle speed control (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V415000 | 2016-06-09 | visibility:sun/moon roof assembly | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost for the 2008 Audi S8
Battery boost for the 2008 Audi S8: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
About your S8
If you have the service history of your S8, have it ready for the shop. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. It runs the 5.2L 10-cylinder, with all-wheel drive.
Our part and the shop's part
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. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Getting a clear quote
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
Good habits for your car
Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Look at the tire tread before long trips.
Over to you
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
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.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
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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