Engine repair for a 2006 Audi A6
Engine repair for the 2006 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
- Length
- 4.93 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 2006 Audi A6 for engine repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
- 2 bodies this year: a6 4dr avant awd wagon 3.0 and a6 4dr avant awd wagon 3.2.
2006 Audi A6: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.1 L | 3.1 L | 4.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 17 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 25 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 20 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 24 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 963 L (34 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$4,225 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,920 | $4,236 | $4,586 |
| Dimension | A6 4dr Avant Awd Wagon 3.0 | A6 4dr Avant Awd Wagon 3.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.93 m (194 in) | 4.93 m (194 in) |
| Width | 1.86 m (73 in) | 1.86 m (73 in) |
| Height | 1.46 m (57 in) | 1.48 m (58 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.84 m (112 in) | 2.84 m (112 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,870 kg (4,123 lb) | 1,890 kg (4,167 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 2006 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 67 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (40), electrical system (13) and engine (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V427000 | 2018-06-22 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2005-2008 Audi A4 Sedan, A4 Avant, S4 Avant and S4 Sedan, 2007-2008 RS4 Sedan, 2004 RS4 Cabriolet, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2005-2011 A6 Sedan, 2006-2011 A6 Avant, and 2007-2011 S6 Sedan vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with... |
| 17V032000 | 2017-01-11 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet, A6 Avant, A6 Sedan and S6 Sedan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada,... |
| 16V382000 | 2016-06-01 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Audi A4, and 2005-2011 Audi A6 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern... |
| 07V334000 | 2007-08-01 | structure:body:trunk lid | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE AUTOMATIC REAR LID INCLUDES AN ELECTRIC MOTOR AND CLUTCH THAT WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH TWO GAS STRUTS TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE REAR LID, INCLUDING A MANUAL CLOSE FUNCTION. IF ONE OF THE STRUTS HAS A TOTAL LOSS OF PRESSURE, THE RESULTANT SLOW MOVEMENT OF THE REAR LID... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the A6
For engine work on the 2006 Audi A6, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Your car, your notes
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. If you have the service history of your A6, have it ready for the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The 3.1L 6-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
Who does what
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
Stay on the road
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
Good habits for your car
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used.
Ready when you are
Tell us the job and the car, and a person replies.
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.
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