Representative photoEngine repair for a 1997 Audi A8
Engine repair for the 1997 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
- 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
- Length
- 5.03 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 1997 Audi A8 for engine repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
- 2 bodies this year: a8 4dr sedan 3.7 fwd and a8 4dr sedan 4.2 quattro.
1997 Audi A8: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.7 L | 4.2 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 | $4,586 |
| Dimension | A8 4dr Sedan 3.7 Fwd | A8 4dr Sedan 4.2 Quattro |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5.03 m (198 in) | 5.03 m (198 in) |
| Width | 1.88 m (74 in) | 1.88 m (74 in) |
| Height | 1.44 m (57 in) | 1.44 m (57 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.88 m (113 in) | 2.88 m (113 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,670 kg (3,682 lb) | 1,770 kg (3,902 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 1997 Audi A8
- NHTSA lists 2 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 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (4), vehicle speed control (2) and air bags (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08V397000 | 2008-08-14 | power train:automatic transmission | VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 13,900 MY 1996-2003 AUDI A8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE LOCKING CABLE MAY MOVE OUT OF POSITION OVER TIME. WITH THE LOCKING CABLE OUT OF POSITION, THE SHIFTER CAN BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION EVEN IF THE IGNITION KEY IS NOT IN THE IGNITION LOCK. |
| 97V175000 | 1997-10-08 | air bags:frontal | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELECTRICITY UNDER LOW HUMIDITY CONDITIONS CAN ACTIVATE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN THE DRIVER ENTERS OR EXITS THE VEHICLE AND FORMS AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BY TOUCHING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE STEERING WHEEL. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Engine repair for the 1997 Audi A8
Your 1997 Audi A8 needs engine work? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it and rent you a car meanwhile. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your A8 and the shop
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The powertrain here is the 3.7L 8-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed automatic.
How the request works
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Good habits for your car
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
One more step
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies within one business day.
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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