Car battery replacement for a 2017 Audi A8
Car battery replacement for the 2017 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
- 10.5 to 10.9 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 2017 Audi A8 for car battery replacement
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2017 Audi A8: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 26 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,750 | US$3,750 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,676 | $3,816 |
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 2017 Audi A8
- NHTSA lists 3 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 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (2), service brakes (2) and vehicle speed control (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V178000 | 2022-03-23 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication. |
| 20V397000 | 2020-07-07 | structure:body:hood | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components. |
| 19V035000 | 2019-01-16 | fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car battery replacement: how we help
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for battery service on the 2017 Audi A8 we arrange a trusted shop. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
About your A8
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged. If you have the service history of your A8, have it ready for the shop. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged with all-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
What we arrange
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
A car meanwhile
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Good habits for your car
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
A short checklist
Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there.
Questions first?
Start with a short request; a person replies 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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