Car diagnostics for a 1988 Audi 5000
Car diagnostics for the 1988 Audi 5000: 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
- 12.4 to 13.1 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 1988 Audi 5000 for car diagnostics
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1988 Audi 5000: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.3 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L |
| Cylinders | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 1104 L (39 cu ft) | 1104 L (39 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 1104 L (39 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,525 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 | $3,876 | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,062 |
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 1988 Audi 5000
- 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 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93V006000 | 1993-01-11 | power train:axle assembly | THE DIFFERENTIAL OIL OF THE TRANSAXLE IS LOST OVER TIME DUE TO EVAPORATION. LOW OIL LEVELS CAUSE PREMATURE BEARING AND GEAR WEAR AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE DIFFERENTIAL. |
| 89V006000 | 1989-01-17 | fuel system, gasoline | FUEL INJECTION SEALS MAY HARDEN, DUE TO HIGH TEMPERATURE AND ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS, AND ALLOW FUEL TO ESCAPE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| 87V157000 | 1987-10-06 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | REPEATED TOPPING OFF OF FUEL TANK DURING REFUELING REDUCES THE EXPANSION SPACE WITHIN THE TANK ALLOWING VAPORS TO ESCAPE FROM THE CHARCOAL FILTER TO OUTSIDE RATHER THAN BEING INDUCTED INTO THE ENGINE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1988 Audi 5000: Car diagnostics
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For a diagnostic check on the 1988 Audi 5000, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Your car, your notes
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Power: the 2.2L 5-cylinder turbo; drive: front-wheel drive.
From request to repair
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. You approve the shop's quote before any work. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
Your rental while you wait
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used.
Car care, briefly
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Next step
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request car diagnostics
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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