Representative photoCar battery replacement for a 1997 Audi A4
Car battery replacement for the 1997 Audi A4: request it and CarmaCars arranges 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
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1997 Audi A4 for car battery replacement
- 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.
Car battery replacement for the 1997 Audi A4
The 1997 Audi A4 and battery service: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first sign of a tired battery.
About your A4
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the A4. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. It uses the 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo and all-wheel drive.
How we help
You approve the shop's quote before any work. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
Keep moving meanwhile
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
A short checklist
Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history.
Car care, briefly
Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule.
When you know your dates
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request car battery replacement
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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