Audi A8 D4 3.0L TFSI
2010–2018 · Sedan
Version
Engine
3.0L 6-cyl · Petrol
Power
290 HP
Torque
420 Nm
Transmission
AUTOMATIC
Drive
AWD
0-100 km/h
6.1 sec
Top Speed
249 km/h
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100km
Body
Sedan
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Engine overview · 3.0L 6-cyl PETROL
A refined, responsive V6 petrol engine used in more than one D4 A8 application. It offers strong performance, but its cooling, ventilation and direct-injection systems require careful maintenance.
Pros
- Smooth and refined V6 performance
- Strong everyday response
- Established specialist support
Cons
- Complex engine ancillaries
- Repair access can be labour-intensive
- Different engine calibrations require VIN-specific verification
Common problems & ownership concerns
Potential impact: Low · Medium · High. This describes possible consequences, not fault likelihood.
- Cooling-system component wearMedium
- Crankcase-ventilation faultsMedium
- Direct-injection intake depositsMedium
- Oil leaks and consumptionMedium
Maintenance
Follow the VIN-specific oil approval and service schedule, retaining evidence of cooling-system, ventilation and oil-leak maintenance.
These are general ownership concerns, not a diagnosis. Equipment and engine details vary by version and production date.
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