Representative photoEngine repair for a 2004 Audi A8
Engine repair for the 2004 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
- Large Cars
- Length
- 5.19 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 2004 Audi A8 for engine repair
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
- 2 bodies this year: a8 l 4dr sedan awd and a8 l w12 4dr sedan awd.
2004 Audi A8: every figure
| Displacement | 4.2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 |
| Dimension | A8 L 4dr Sedan Awd | A8 L W12 4dr Sedan Awd |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5.19 m (204 in) | 5.19 m (204 in) |
| Width | 1.89 m (74 in) | 1.90 m (75 in) |
| Height | 1.46 m (57 in) | 1.46 m (57 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3.07 m (121 in) | 3.07 m (121 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,995 kg (4,398 lb) | 2,145 kg (4,729 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 2004 Audi A8
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility (6), vehicle speed control (5) and electrical system (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V324000 | 2006-08-31 | air bags:frontal | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE DRIVER'S FRONTAL AIR BAG, THE AIR BAG MAY NOT UNFOLD PROPERLY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND THEREFORE MAY NOT INFLATE AS DESIGNED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2004 Audi A8: Engine repair
The 2004 Audi A8 and engine work: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Details the shop needs
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Under the hood: the 4.2L 8-cylinder and all-wheel drive.
The steps
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
Your rental while you wait
The rental is priced like any other on our site. Rent by the day 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.
Car care, briefly
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance.
Before the shop starts
Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
One more step
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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