Oil change for a 2012 Audi A8
Oil change 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 oil change
- 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.
Oil change: how we help
Oil change for the 2012 Audi A8: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. The right oil grade for your engine is in the owner's manual.
Your A8 and the shop
The owner's manual for the A8 gives the oil change interval and the oil grade. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 4.2L 8-cylinder. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Its powertrain is the 4.2L 8-cylinder with all-wheel drive.
How we help
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Getting a clear quote
Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up.
Small things that help
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Look at the tire tread before long trips. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them.
Let us know
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
Request oil change
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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