Car battery replacement for a 2001 Audi A8
Car battery replacement for the 2001 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
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 2001 Audi A8 for car battery replacement
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2001 Audi A8: every figure
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 510 L (18 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 |
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 2001 Audi A8
- 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 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (2), vehicle speed control (2) and electrical system (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08V397000 | 2008-08-14 | power train:automatic transmission | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 13,900 MY 1996-2003 AUDI A8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE LOCKING CABLE MAY MOVE OUT OF POSITION OVER TIME. WITH THE LOCKING CABLE OUT OF POSITION, THE SHIFTER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION EVEN IF THE IGNITION KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION LOCK. |
| 01V259000 | 2001-08-15 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FUEL AND VAPOR LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM. A "BLIND COVER" AT THE FILLER NECK OF THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING FUEL VAPOR TO ESCAPE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car battery replacement: how we help
Need battery service for your 2001 Audi A8? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Before the shop sees your A8
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. If you have the service history of your A8, have it ready for the shop. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The 4.2L 8-cylinder with all-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
The steps
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
A rental while you wait
The rental is priced like any other on our site. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Before the shop starts
Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history.
Car care, briefly
Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Look at the tire tread before long trips.
Send a request
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
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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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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