Car diagnostics for a 2008 Audi S5
Car diagnostics for the 2008 Audi S5: 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 14.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
- Length
- 4.64 m

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 S5 for car diagnostics
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
2008 Audi S5: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.2 L | 4.2 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 19 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,350 | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,340 | $5,146 |
| Dimension | S5 2dr Coupe Awd |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.64 m (183 in) |
| Width | 1.85 m (73 in) |
| Height | 1.37 m (54 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.75 m (108 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,765 kg (3,891 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 2008 Audi S5
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (1), power train (1) and visibility (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2008 Audi S5: Car diagnostics
Car diagnostics for the 2008 Audi S5: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Your car, your notes
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. If you have the service history of your S5, have it ready for the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The powertrain to know here is the 4.2L 8-cylinder, with all-wheel drive.
The steps
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
Stay on the road
We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. The rental is priced like any other on our site. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Small things that help
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Look at the tire tread before long trips. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Getting a clear quote
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Make a request
Ask in your request, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
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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