Representative photoEngine repair for a 2004 Audi A6
Engine repair for the 2004 Audi A6: 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
- 11.2 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 2004 Audi A6 for engine repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2004 Audi A6: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 2.7 L | 2.7 L | 3.0 L | 4.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 1019 L (36 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$4,350 | US$4,350 | US$4,350 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,920 | $4,340 | $4,340 | $4,340 | $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 2004 Audi A6
- NHTSA lists 4 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 35 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system (6), service brakes (5) and air bags (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V267000 | 2011-05-03 | fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2004 AUDI A6, MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 S6 AND MODEL YEAR 2003 RS6 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 19, 2001, THROUGH JUNE 8, 2004. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE... |
| 08V157000 | 2008-04-08 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 68,240 MY 2001-2004 AUDI A6 QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L, 2.8L, OR 3.0L ENGINES AND MY 2001-2005 ALLROAD QUATTRO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.7L OR 4.2L ENGINES. THE AGING OF THE PLASTIC MATERIAL IN THE FUEL TANK ROLLOVER VALVE COMBINED WITH BENDING STRESS FROM THE ALUMINUM VENTILATION... |
| 06V198000 | 2006-06-05 | electrical system | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HALOGEN LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS, CERTAIN CONNECTOR PINS IN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CONNECTOR COME INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT. NOTE: VEHICLES WITH XENON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT IN THESE VEHICLES CONTAINS A FUSE, WHICH... |
| 04V133000 | 2004-03-18 | electrical system | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF A DRIVER'S KNEES PUSH AGAINST THE KNEE BOLSTER (CRASH ELEMENT) LOCATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD, IT CAN CONTACT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT COULD OCCUR. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the A6
Engine repair for the 2004 Audi A6: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Your A6 and the shop
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The 3.0L 6-cylinder does the work, through an automatic (CVT).
What CarmaCars does here
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
Keep moving meanwhile
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history.
Small things that help
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old.
Make a request
One request: the job, the car, and whether you need a rental meanwhile.
Request engine repair
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.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
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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