Representative photoEngine repair for a 2012 Audi A8
Engine repair for the 2012 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
- 11.1 to 14.5 L/100 km
- Body
- Large 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 2012 Audi A8 for engine repair
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2012 Audi A8: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.2 L | 6.3 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 12 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 19 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,886 | $5,076 |
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 2012 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 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (4), air bags (2) and fuel/propulsion system (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V619000 | 2016-08-24 | engine and engine cooling:engine | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2012 Audi A8: Engine repair
Need engine work for your 2012 Audi A8? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Your car, your notes
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. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The 4.2L 8-cylinder is what moves it, with all-wheel drive.
What to send us
You approve the shop's quote before any work. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
Your rental while you wait
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. The rental is priced like any other on our site. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
A short checklist
Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Car care, briefly
Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Next step
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
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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