Mechanic for a 1997 Audi A8
Mechanic 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 mechanic
- 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.
Mechanic: how we help
Need mechanical repairs or maintenance for the 1997 Audi A8? We arrange it with a trusted shop; the work is never done by CarmaCars. Tell us what the car is doing, and we find a shop suited to the job.
Details the shop needs
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. If you have the service history of your A8, have it ready for the shop. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. It uses the 3.7L 8-cylinder and front-wheel drive.
Who does what
We keep you posted until the car is booked in. 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. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
Driving while yours is at the shop
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
Questions to ask the shop
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Between shop visits
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter.
Ready when you are
Start with the car, the job and your location.
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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