Mechanic for a 2017 Audi A8
Mechanic for the 2017 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
- 10.5 to 10.9 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 2017 Audi A8 for mechanic
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
2017 Audi A8: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 4.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 26 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,750 | US$3,750 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,676 | $3,816 |
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 2017 Audi A8
- 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 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (2), service brakes (2) and vehicle speed control (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V178000 | 2022-03-23 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2013-2017 A8, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, and 2014-2017 RS7 vehicles. The turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication. |
| 20V397000 | 2020-07-07 | structure:body:hood | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S8 and A8 vehicles. The seal around the engine compartment may come loose and contact hot engine components. |
| 19V035000 | 2019-01-16 | fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:fuel rail | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2017 Audi A8: Mechanic
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For mechanical repairs or maintenance on the 2017 Audi A8, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. Regular maintenance keeps small problems from turning into large ones.
Your car, your notes
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The 3.0L 6-cylinder supercharged does the work, through an 8-speed automatic.
From request to repair
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. 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 do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
Keep moving meanwhile
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. We collect the rental when your car is back. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
Good habits for your car
Look at the tire tread before long trips. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
Talking to the shop
If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
Send a request
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
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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