Mechanic for a 1998 Audi A4
Mechanic for the 1998 Audi A4: 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
- 10.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact 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 1998 Audi A4 for mechanic
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
1998 Audi A4: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 2.8 L | 1.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,750 | US$3,750 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 | US$4,100 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,570 | $3,744 | $3,744 | $3,920 | $4,130 | $4,130 | $4,130 | $4,340 |
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 1998 Audi A4
- NHTSA lists 3 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 258 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (141), engine and engine cooling (30) and suspension (27). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V471000 | 2022-07-01 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 1998 Audi A8 and 1997-1998 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the... |
| 99V248000 | 1999-09-13 | steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE RODS OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ARE PROTECTED ON EACH SIDE BY A SEAL TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND DUST PARTICLES FROM ENTERING THE SWIVEL BEARING MECHANISM. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME TIE ROD SEALS MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY. |
| 98V134000 | 1998-06-22 | engine and engine cooling:cooling system | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE BACKFIRES DURING A COLD-START, AN AIR SCREEN WHICH IS LOOSELY SEATED IN THE AIR FLOW METER CAN BECOME DAMAGED. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Mechanic: how we help
Need mechanical repairs or maintenance for your 1998 Audi A4? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. Routine maintenance and repairs are done by a mechanic at a shop we trust, not by CarmaCars.
Details the shop needs
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. If you have the service history of your A4, have it ready for the shop. The 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo does the work, through a 5-speed manual.
What to send us
Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
Keep moving meanwhile
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Between shop visits
Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Make a request
Ask in your request, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request mechanic
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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