
Engine repair for a 2004 Audi S4
Engine repair for the 2004 Audi S4: 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 to 14.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
- Length
- 4.59 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 S4 for engine repair
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2004 Audi S4: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.2 L | 4.2 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 19 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 | $5,146 |
| Dimension | S4 Sedan 4dr Sedan Awd |
|---|---|
| Length | 4.59 m (181 in) |
| Width | 1.77 m (70 in) |
| Height | 1.43 m (56 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.65 m (104 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,735 kg (3,825 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 S4
- 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 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (12), power train (5) and engine (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V096000 | 2005-03-15 | exterior lighting:headlights | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF XENON HEADLAMP COATING DEGRADATION OVER TIME. THE LUMINOUS TRANSMITTANCE OF THE HEADLAMP MAY DECREASE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the S4
Engine repair for your 2004 Audi S4: arranged with a trusted shop, never done by CarmaCars, with a rental if you need one. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Details the shop needs
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 4.2L 8-cylinder. If you have the service history of your S4, have it ready for the shop. Power comes from the 4.2L 8-cylinder, driving through a 6-speed automatic.
Our part and the shop's part
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
What to ask
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Between shop visits
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Your move
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
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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