Ok here's some advice to expand on the very light information provided in this video... 2002~2005 A4 B6 Quattro AMB Engine (1.8T). What to look for: PCV Valve, AKA bleeder valve: Small plastic inline valve from crankcase to inlet manifold. These fail and create bad idle, lean mixture and associated fault codes, cheap to replace ($10-$20) Crankcase pressure relief pancake valve: Back of engine. These block up with oil residue. Cheap to replace ($10-$30) Can create idle issue and crankcase ventilation issues under load Coil packs: will fail (and will do so at the worst possible time) but shop around, can get some good ones for competitive prices, OEM packs are a rip-off Engine rubber air pipes: Disintegrate over time. Create boost and vacuum leaks, you can buy entire replacement kits online, including silicone rubber replacements, cheap. Engine vacuum/pressure check valves: fail and let air through them the wrong way creating numerous boost and vacuum issues. Packs of 4 for less than $10. Engine coolant sensor. Back of motor. A bit of a PITA to get to first time trying but easy once you do it once or twice. Cheap to replace. Use good synthetic oil and change it every 10,000km (normal driving) to ensure sludge doesnt build up inside motor (cylinder head oil drainage design not good for thick oil. blocks small oil channels etc) Change auto/diff fluids at 100,00km intervals. Audi says "sealed for life" but in reality that's the life of the warranty then Audi dont really care after that. I took my oil out of the auto trans at 150,000 and it was black/brown, my engine oil looked cleaner. Rear gas struts on boot lid (Avant) fail, door will fall down and try to chop off your head. Super heavy without struts working. Driver and Passenger seat airbag connector fails (directly under seat ), turns on airbag fault light. Cut out yellow connector and bypass by directly joining wires. Be careful with wiring lol. Oil dipstick tube shatters in place. A real shit of a thing. Tube is cheap. HID light igniters fail, Valeo sell them new on ebay etc for just over $100 (be careful of chinese copies). If you buy them from Audi they will want to extract your wallet through your ass, then still give you a Valeo item. Suspension components wear over time, they don't really fail catastrophically but you will benefit from replacing the key bushes and links. Less tyre wear and better "locked-in" road handling. Get the Ross Tech VCDS diagnostic software. Its relatively cheap for private use. You will learn SO much about what your car is doing and save you a ton of money diagnosing your own faults as well! CD/cassette player f*cks out. When it does take it out and sell it to your local museum, a cassette player as standard issue in 2002-2005... seriously Audi!? Air Con high pressure switch may need replacing. Tiny printed circuit board inside sensor gets corroded and shuts down AC with faulty reading *Summary: After 150,000km the instances of electrical components failing happens very quickly. ~Cheap to repair if you know what your looking for, buy the stuff online and replace things by yourself. Amazing car to drive though. Not a Toyota in terms of reliability though ;)
@@ishe728 Thanks, even if it helps one person in the world it was worth my time writing it all out! Personally, I wouldn't get the B6 model again they are getting old now.
@@blackbirdintelligence5045 i tried to take your advice and got a 04 b6 140k miles today for 1500 tax included. I'll use your checklist here to keep her in good shape. Wish me good luck, lol.
i would add that the electric assembly is often not tight enough. I've had issue with faulty parking light, thought the bulb had burned out, replaced a couple times... duh, the negative contact did not have enough pressure... just a simple bend of the metal contact did the trick. Same issue with cabin light, and sunroof switch.
The coolant bottle has green antifreeze it seems like in the video... that's a no no. This car should have g12 or g13 antifreeze in it. Also something to look out for with any Audi/Vw.
Depends how warm it is regularly. If it's hot hot, it's alot different than dealing with frequent winter weather and high humidity in the summers. All depends on the local dealership and overall design.
Ive owned this model for 5 years now. Here are your common problems. Yes the glove box hinge is garbage. Carbon build up in high mileage. Erratic turn signal switch. (On mine, i signal right and it sometimes signals left) Ignition coil packs. These will most definitely cause problems. Although they are very easy to replace. Manual transmission. The release bearing on my clutch went on mine. Had to replace both the clutch and flywheel even though the main parts were in great condition. The timing belt. This is a very pricey fix and should be done every 60k miles. I did it myself, and the parts alone cost me 900. Shop prices are around 3000 for the job, but that should include water pump, all belts, pulleys, etc.. The variable intake manifold roller is plastic inside the intake manifold. Guaranteed that on any 3.0 with over 80k miles it has worn out and broken apart. Dont know why audi would make this part plastic? Mines broken... Its a 500 part and not worth the money or stress replacing it for 15hp. In the end, like the video said. Great car and not so bad to work on. You just need to know what to look out for. The engine also sounds fantastic with the addition of a subtle performance exhaust. Hope this post can shine some light on you purchase.
Thanks for the tip, I ended cross-shopping a Volvo S40 I had my eye on with a 2003 1.8T quattro A4 with only 100,000kms on it just two days ago and I am in love with it so far, the clutch is on its way out and yes, the turn signals go berserk sometimes, so I’m going to fix that soon. The car is so stable and refined and I love it.
I think you had a very bad 3.0. Timing belt costs are less than 300 dollars if you buy a continental timing belt set (better than original) including rolls and waterpump. Only real known problem are the 6 ignition coils, but every audi b6 3.0 has a recall action at the dealer for free. Carbon build up is because the bad patrol in the USA. You always have to refuel RON98. Glove boxes are not built for heavy stuff or not to lean on it.
I don’t know if this really helps but I drive a 2.4 V6 and it’s been reliable as fuck! Sorry the bad word but I drive it for 2 years now and not a single problem with 130k km. The only problem I had is the roof dying on me
The glove back hinges break because of a piston on the right hinge of the glove box, this pistol fouls or clogs causing to much pressure and then it breaks, also its clear this particular model has been cheaply maintained, using "green" universal coolant in VW's and Audi's can be very bad for the cooling system as it hardens and sticks to components in the cooling system unless a proper flush was done, doing a proper flush isn't as cost effective as just using factory coolant. not to mention cars that haven't been crashed (in that particular area) or repainted (in that particular area) have a 12 year rust and corrosion warranty with no mileage or transfer of ownership limitations, they replace the entire panel (if possible) and repaint it to match your car 100% free of charge. Audi's are undoubtedly the most expensive car to maintain, i was talking to a friend that said he can do two full break jobs on his Porsche for the price of one Audi break job, believe me i own one.
Just did my avant today front rotors/discs and pads..€40..plus €7 for brake fluid...buying a quattro 1.9tdi for €400...these cars are great...you have to be able to work on them yourself or it's crazy labour costs..I run a b5 avant for 8 yrs now I work on it whatever it needs myself...that old girl is nearly 20 yrs old and is still going real strong...it loves hardship..great car. ..Audi for life👌
I don’t forget the window issues regulators, and the plastic clips braking hahaha I had to replace all 4 in mine. Other then that it was an amazing car!
Absolutely spot on. Every Audi I've owned starting with a 4000 CSQ through an ur-quattro, Coupe Quattro and various S models right up to the new S5 have been dead reliable so long as they're properly maintained. If you spend the time to learn about them, the older models hold no mysteries, they just have a bit more complexity that other marques and I've found them no more expensive to maintain than any other car.
My comfort control module got wet I replaced it and Horan windshield wipers turn signals windows convertible top all don’t work Fuses are still good what could be the issue
I own a Audi A4 B6 Avant sport 17000 miles replaced front wings after paint bubbling - this is a common problem to do with inner arch linings rubbing - paid £180 for 2 wings colour matched already and £200 to fit - runs well enough now always been serviced but overall not the most reliable car owned however looks great still in metallic blue with 5 spoke allows and very economical on long runs - not a bad second hand buy if you can find a decent one with FSH .
@auto ad builder the reason why the ABS and the TSC lights are on, is because the Steering Position Sensor behind the steering wheel is bad. These go bad from time to time. Also, put some gas in that thing, and always fill up at half tank reason I say this, is because the gas keeps the fuel pump cool. The faster the fuel pump works trying to pump up gas into the fuel lines, the more hotter it gets which can lead to burning out your fuel pump (this applies to any vehicle.) Glad my car is in the hands of someone who knows what they're doing... Good lord...
Could be bad, but not necessarily the steering angle sensor for these ABS warnings. if your fuel pump is not getting enough cooling you tank is empty...good lord
I'll sell mine for $5k. (02 Quattro) Has 93k miles gray exterior with black interior, 5 speed manual 1.8T Quattro. Just recently installed a test/down pipe so the the turbo spools up quicker. Also upgraded to Pioneer blue toothhead unit for hands free phone.
Check the abs sensors first..they can pick up dirt and metal and can give a fault so simply remove them and clean the ends and refit..usually easy fix..if not get diagnostic cud be faulty abs sensor..👍that's wat I would check first
Trying to upgrade the car sound system with an Android auto head unit on my 2005 Audi A4 2.0T with the original Bose system. Any suggestions? Highly appreciate it
So there's a 2002 Audi A4 1.8 l turbo that I found for 1800 dollars and it runs and drives but they said it's smoking so I'm not sure if it's worth it but I know how to do all the work and I've looked at the parts I would maybe need do you think it would be worth it and it only has 114 thousand miles
Sir, I am looking to buy an A4 B6 Avant in the next few weeks, how should I test the car properly? Where should I look for faulty sensors etc? thank you for your time
So I have a question I found a 2002 Audi A4 6 Speed Manual for sale and well everything is good but its missing the key The paperwork work is there so it's not stolen Any idea how I could get a new key if I decide to buy.
Literally you can buy one off ebay for 7-15$ + a Lithium ion battery for 5$. Programming it is simple, look up a youtube video. It takes 60 entire seconds at most.
planning to buy an audi a4 2002 b6 2.0 fsi, check engine stays on every time i turn on the car and sometimes randomly esp and abs turn on aswell but sometimes they dissapear. Any advice?
Might need o2 sensors. Also sometimes the check engine had to do with automatic transmissions.... The abs could be just a sensor or the whole unit. Look up pricing on Ebay for those parts. Not sure what the price of the car is, but could be costly when you dont know someone else's problem car.
Do you think it's a good idea to buy one of these now? Or should you buy the B7 instead - in reliability poin of view. I currently own 80 B4 from '92, but want something a little bit newer. (Keeping the old one though, because I love it)
Yes get the B6 but get a 1.8T... The 1.8T is easy to work on, is quick, a lot of performance parts are available, more room in the engine bay and you're more likely to enjoy it more I own a 2005 B6 don't get the B7 though I've heard them having multiple problems stick with a B6
XxMadRiverxX Thanks for the reply, man ! I'm still looking for one - a B6 that is ^^ Well I never planned for an automatic. My current one is a stick and I got my licence with the same type of transmission :)
+Mario T. Yeah man no nm problem... Check out the my engine rebuild on my channel too ;) In the description, is a list of all the current mods I've done to the car
@@automotiveadbuilder hi! I'm currently having issues with cold start idling with my Audi A4 b6 2.5tdi V6 does have a CVT. Recently changed glow plugs everything else is typically Audi clean! Moment it is up to normal operating temperature it's absolutely fine.
hi there im thinking of bying a audi 2002 a4 standard model 2.0 ive heard they have clutch issues,never owned one so just want to know what too look out for.
DaytonCarCare I second that .. have a 1.8T petrol and that tensioner allways gives problems(no oil up there generates a loud ticking bang noise).. it's an easy fix.. mine actually told me to stop the car during a road trip and result being that needed change.
Check the spigot mount $10 fix. Rear coolant flange, seal leaks, probably due to wrong or late coolant, cheap to fix. If running cold, MAS thermostat, cheap to replace.. Do the PCV hose at the same time.
"You don't see rust on these vehicles" Almost every B6 I've seen that's used normally and not a garage queen has rust in that exact passenger fender area
Shit where did you live in the fucking ocean? I had an 86 Audi 5000 that barely had any rust. These cars tend not because they were dipped in zinc and shit.
You are correct the lower front wheel wells are a week spot for all Audi's and VW. Further more they will rust out underneath the plastic shrouds and should be removed to see what is going on under the car.
Guys, i'm looking for a Audi A4 Cabrio B6 with a 3.0 V6. What are the things I should look for and care for? is a a4 cabrio with 250.000KM to much? Is this car expensive with burning oil or patrol? please if somebody has some good information help me out.
You might have blown the engine. The last thing you want to do is over heat an engine. It causes cracks in the head gasket that allows coolant in the oil.
The Crankshaft Position Sensor often goes bad at above 60°C ( when it goes bad) replace, it's cheap, it will put up a code on OBDii that tells you this is the problem.
Hi i just bought an 2005 Audi A4 & i was wondering what causes my ac not to work? The person i bought it said that the coolant is probably emotes or it's the ac compressor. Can you give me any advice on what's the issue on why the ac won't work? things to fix before buying a whole new cooling system? Thank you!
With the glove box..the cam at the side which is hidden to slow down the motion gets stiff and the gearing mech breaks...notorious for it..the mechanism just makes the movement smoother..it looks lik your is disconnected. ..hence its nt broken..I've recently replaced mine...€20..car breakers...b7 is the exact same also
Great video, totally here you on everything I've been a huge Audi fanatic and owner for the last 11 years. Some BMW's are awesome solid cars but a good majority are something to stay away from especially that V8 that went in the Range Rover...garbage motors to say the least. And an X5 is shit in the snow compared to even a 30 year old 5000 with quattro. I get a good laugh out of people when they say xdrive and 4matic out perform quattro. Keep putting out the great videos.
Do you realise that BMW is the No. 1 premium brand by volume worldwide? Audi is 2 , Mercedes is 3. If quattro and 4matic where better than Xdrive, it would have reflected in sales, but that isn't the case.
can someone help me out learning more about audi's, I'm trying to purchase an A4, preferably 2004-2005, just want a couple pointers on what to look for. Thanks.
1.8Ts can have issues with oil. A lot of people may not have done synthetic oil changes. Also you have to make sure the timing belt has been changed. I have come across a lot of them that run rough.
Lol, no such thing as a small one. The problem is with the that V8 it is really hard to service. Not a lot of room with that engine. A lot of them have that oil issue. It also has the timing chain in the rear of the motor against the fire wall. So basically if it had to be serviced it has to come out. Thankfully most of time chains don't really require service, however I have heard some horror stories. Don't get me wrong I love that car and the way that chain in the 4.2 whines like a supercharger. I have also done some great driving maneuvers with that vehicle. It has the fun factor, usually fairly cheap price to own buying wise, but keeping that engine has an issue it can be costly. Its hard to pin point the oil leak, did he state where it is? Send me the link of the ad on my facebookfacebook.com/autoadbuilder/I would like to look at the car and the price.
Drove hundreds of them in my career. My favorite Audi size. This is a C5 Overview th-cam.com/video/_bNDNMiR_lYH/w-d-xo.htmlere is one of my own vehicles it had 25psi th-cam.com/video/foN_wQYm5Tg/w-d-xo.html
Out of the Big three it is the way to go. The Benz is way to much to fix and the Bimmer is just junk! Every car has its issues, most of the time it is the customer who is at fault for the cars problems.
Auto Ad Builder As far as overall reliability and dependability, BMW consistently ranks higher than Audi. This has been the case for many years running. autos.jdpower.com/ratings/dependability-press-release.htm
LOL, not in the real world. Everyone in the industry knows that they are junk. You need a warranty with that car because all you hear is chimes in them. The Range Rover was another one of there creations of junk also. Every BMW I start sounds like it needs an engine.
I have a 2002 1.8t a4 quattro. Runs fine. Sometime it will not take any gas for acceleration while engine is running fine. I would shut it off and then start back up and it would start up fine and then it will take gas for acceleration.
check your brakes.... it so happens that if your brake pedal is not fully released even with your foot off it...such happens. I currently experience that and instead of switching off and on, I just lift the brake pedal up a bit from under with my second foot.....voila car accelerates!!
Mines rusting on yhe lower door sections like that one is my lower rails are fine though. and my front fenders in the same spots mostly from rock chips and harsh road salt in Ontario Canada. 277 000 km and strong
Oops that should read 170000 miles - things that go wrong rear wiper motor,air con compressor turbos ( mine is unusual as it's the original) solenoid on tailgate - nothing too drastic and I will be replacing it with either a B7 or B8 - serving at a decent specialist £225 - I have it done every 10-11k mine is 2003 reg and will get no more than 1.5k if I'm lucky so £2-3k should get you a really nice one
Not necessarily aftermarket body parts are the cause ... they all rust on the lower from wheel wells, the passenger side gets more road salt and that is why yours has rusted out. The glove box is a really poor design, they all fail. The Bosch 5.7 ABS module will fail they all do but can be repaired for around 400 dollars. Repairing the suspension can be a pain as it is mostly aluminium with steel bolts and overtime these metals will corrode together and become a real pain to remove. Expect electrical issues. For DIY'ers there are many sources for parts but never go to the dealership for them, that ABS module will run you $3000. The B6 3.0 AVK engine is certainly not a race monster but is reliable if it has been loved( oil changes on time with the right oil. If you find one with a standard transmission you are lucky as the CVT is usually done with a medium milage car...lots of issues there. If you are handy( and patient) you can do most if not all the repairs but once done the driving experience is second to non.
If it's been properly maintained its still good. Gearbox fluid n filter , coolant hoses & flanges/thermostat & PCV system @ 100,000kms. Cambelt 70-80,000kms etc. 7000km oil/filter change. G12, then G13 coolant. Easy to maintain but you replace bits before they break = maintenance. Spigot mount & brake hoses.
I think Tony might know what he is speaking about. I have had one for two year now....lots of issues. I am always fixing something. Low oil pressure, PCV issues, coils, clunky transmission , water hoses bursting, thermostat sticking, bulbs always going. Lots of issues. But like you said, they don't rust easily.
Ok here's some advice to expand on the very light information provided in this video...
2002~2005 A4 B6 Quattro AMB Engine (1.8T). What to look for:
PCV Valve, AKA bleeder valve: Small plastic inline valve from crankcase to inlet manifold. These fail and create bad idle, lean mixture and associated fault codes, cheap to replace ($10-$20)
Crankcase pressure relief pancake valve: Back of engine. These block up with oil residue. Cheap to replace ($10-$30) Can create idle issue and crankcase ventilation issues under load
Coil packs: will fail (and will do so at the worst possible time) but shop around, can get some good ones for competitive prices, OEM packs are a rip-off
Engine rubber air pipes: Disintegrate over time. Create boost and vacuum leaks, you can buy entire replacement kits online, including silicone rubber replacements, cheap.
Engine vacuum/pressure check valves: fail and let air through them the wrong way creating numerous boost and vacuum issues. Packs of 4 for less than $10.
Engine coolant sensor. Back of motor. A bit of a PITA to get to first time trying but easy once you do it once or twice. Cheap to replace.
Use good synthetic oil and change it every 10,000km (normal driving) to ensure sludge doesnt build up inside motor (cylinder head oil drainage design not good for thick oil. blocks small oil channels etc)
Change auto/diff fluids at 100,00km intervals. Audi says "sealed for life" but in reality that's the life of the warranty then Audi dont really care after that. I took my oil out of the auto trans at 150,000 and it was black/brown, my engine oil looked cleaner.
Rear gas struts on boot lid (Avant) fail, door will fall down and try to chop off your head. Super heavy without struts working.
Driver and Passenger seat airbag connector fails (directly under seat ), turns on airbag fault light. Cut out yellow connector and bypass by directly joining wires. Be careful with wiring lol.
Oil dipstick tube shatters in place. A real shit of a thing. Tube is cheap.
HID light igniters fail, Valeo sell them new on ebay etc for just over $100 (be careful of chinese copies). If you buy them from Audi they will want to extract your wallet through your ass, then still give you a Valeo item.
Suspension components wear over time, they don't really fail catastrophically but you will benefit from replacing the key bushes and links. Less tyre wear and better "locked-in" road handling.
Get the Ross Tech VCDS diagnostic software. Its relatively cheap for private use. You will learn SO much about what your car is doing and save you a ton of money diagnosing your own faults as well!
CD/cassette player f*cks out. When it does take it out and sell it to your local museum, a cassette player as standard issue in 2002-2005... seriously Audi!?
Air Con high pressure switch may need replacing. Tiny printed circuit board inside sensor gets corroded and shuts down AC with faulty reading
*Summary: After 150,000km the instances of electrical components failing happens very quickly. ~Cheap to repair if you know what your looking for, buy the stuff online and replace things by yourself.
Amazing car to drive though. Not a Toyota in terms of reliability though ;)
Just wanted to say thanks. I been thinking about wanting to buy one the 1.8t. This will help me alot.
@@ishe728 Thanks, even if it helps one person in the world it was worth my time writing it all out! Personally, I wouldn't get the B6 model again they are getting old now.
@@blackbirdintelligence5045 i tried to take your advice and got a 04 b6 140k miles today for 1500 tax included. I'll use your checklist here to keep her in good shape. Wish me good luck, lol.
@@ishe728 that is really cheap! Good buy! With your savings can you repair everything and have a great car!
i would add that the electric assembly is often not tight enough. I've had issue with faulty parking light, thought the bulb had burned out, replaced a couple times... duh, the negative contact did not have enough pressure... just a simple bend of the metal contact did the trick. Same issue with cabin light, and sunroof switch.
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The coolant bottle has green antifreeze it seems like in the video... that's a no no. This car should have g12 or g13 antifreeze in it. Also something to look out for with any Audi/Vw.
Yeah I think it should have the purple coolant or is it red? I forget.
Depends how warm it is regularly. If it's hot hot, it's alot different than dealing with frequent winter weather and high humidity in the summers. All depends on the local dealership and overall design.
DaytonCarCare It's pink, I had a 2004 A4 1.8t
why u need anti freeze in florida?
Ive owned this model for 5 years now.
Here are your common problems.
Yes the glove box hinge is garbage.
Carbon build up in high mileage.
Erratic turn signal switch. (On mine, i signal right and it sometimes signals left)
Ignition coil packs. These will most definitely cause problems. Although they are very easy to replace.
Manual transmission. The release bearing on my clutch went on mine. Had to replace both the clutch and flywheel even though the main parts were in great condition.
The timing belt. This is a very pricey fix and should be done every 60k miles. I did it myself, and the parts alone cost me 900. Shop prices are around 3000 for the job, but that should include water pump, all belts, pulleys, etc..
The variable intake manifold roller is plastic inside the intake manifold. Guaranteed that on any 3.0 with over 80k miles it has worn out and broken apart. Dont know why audi would make this part plastic? Mines broken... Its a 500 part and not worth the money or stress replacing it for 15hp.
In the end, like the video said. Great car and not so bad to work on. You just need to know what to look out for. The engine also sounds fantastic with the addition of a subtle performance exhaust.
Hope this post can shine some light on you purchase.
badfisssh41 timing belt job cost you 900 every 6 months? I’m looking at a 1.8l model. Same as the 3.0 or no
Thank you for this tip, I just got a 2004 A4 Quattro 3.0 with only 60k miles on it. I definitely want to be ahead on care and maintenance .
I am doing a research for this model cause I want to buy it.Thank you for your informations
Thanks for the tip, I ended cross-shopping a Volvo S40 I had my eye on with a 2003 1.8T quattro A4 with only 100,000kms on it just two days ago and I am in love with it so far, the clutch is on its way out and yes, the turn signals go berserk sometimes, so I’m going to fix that soon. The car is so stable and refined and I love it.
I think you had a very bad 3.0.
Timing belt costs are less than 300 dollars if you buy a continental timing belt set (better than original) including rolls and waterpump.
Only real known problem are the 6 ignition coils, but every audi b6 3.0 has a recall action at the dealer for free.
Carbon build up is because the bad patrol in the USA. You always have to refuel RON98.
Glove boxes are not built for heavy stuff or not to lean on it.
Are the 3.0 v6s reliable? Would this be a good first car im finding many of these quattros under 3k
I don’t know if this really helps but I drive a 2.4 V6 and it’s been reliable as fuck! Sorry the bad word but I drive it for 2 years now and not a single problem with 130k km. The only problem I had is the roof dying on me
2.2L are reliable. 3.0 are less, its decent but does require work and maintenance
@@TheNicoderechte Yea, I have 2,4 V6 and without problems.
Abs and esp light will come on after battery remove, it should turn off after short drive
The glove back hinges break because of a piston on the right hinge of the glove box, this pistol fouls or clogs causing to much pressure and then it breaks, also its clear this particular model has been cheaply maintained, using "green" universal coolant in VW's and Audi's can be very bad for the cooling system as it hardens and sticks to components in the cooling system unless a proper flush was done, doing a proper flush isn't as cost effective as just using factory coolant. not to mention cars that haven't been crashed (in that particular area) or repainted (in that particular area) have a 12 year rust and corrosion warranty with no mileage or transfer of ownership limitations, they replace the entire panel (if possible) and repaint it to match your car 100% free of charge. Audi's are undoubtedly the most expensive car to maintain, i was talking to a friend that said he can do two full break jobs on his Porsche for the price of one Audi break job, believe me i own one.
This is why I spray my hinge with WD 40 every other month just to lubricate it and prevent mine from breaking
LoL Really?? I work on Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, and VW. Porsche is definitely the most expensive and a PITA to maintain.
Just did my avant today front rotors/discs and pads..€40..plus €7 for brake fluid...buying a quattro 1.9tdi for €400...these cars are great...you have to be able to work on them yourself or it's crazy labour costs..I run a b5 avant for 8 yrs now I work on it whatever it needs myself...that old girl is nearly 20 yrs old and is still going real strong...it loves hardship..great car. ..Audi for life👌
There's a great repair kit on eBay to fix this. Cheap @ $5.
I don’t forget the window issues regulators, and the plastic clips braking hahaha I had to replace all 4 in mine. Other then that it was an amazing car!
Never had those issues. All four? Maybe something with youre ride
Yep, done 2 now, nice one happens, buy both side parts, cost me US$14 for the kit, easy TH-cam video helpfull..
Absolutely spot on. Every Audi I've owned starting with a 4000 CSQ through an ur-quattro, Coupe Quattro and various S models right up to the new S5 have been dead reliable so long as they're properly maintained. If you spend the time to learn about them, the older models hold no mysteries, they just have a bit more complexity that other marques and I've found them no more expensive to maintain than any other car.
Are the 1.8T's reliable? What problems do those come across... I'm debating on getting one in the future.
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My comfort control module got wet I replaced it and Horan windshield wipers turn signals windows convertible top all don’t work Fuses are still good what could be the issue
I own a Audi A4 B6 Avant sport 17000 miles replaced front wings after paint bubbling - this is a common problem to do with inner arch linings rubbing - paid £180 for 2 wings colour matched already and £200 to fit - runs well enough now always been serviced but overall not the most reliable car owned however looks great still in metallic blue with 5 spoke allows and very economical on long runs - not a bad second hand buy if you can find a decent one with FSH .
@auto ad builder the reason why the ABS and the TSC lights are on, is because the Steering Position Sensor behind the steering wheel is bad. These go bad from time to time. Also, put some gas in that thing, and always fill up at half tank reason I say this, is because the gas keeps the fuel pump cool. The faster the fuel pump works trying to pump up gas into the fuel lines, the more hotter it gets which can lead to burning out your fuel pump (this applies to any vehicle.) Glad my car is in the hands of someone who knows what they're doing... Good lord...
Could be bad, but not necessarily the steering angle sensor for these ABS warnings. if your fuel pump is not getting enough cooling you tank is empty...good lord
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I am looking for a. 02 in the range of 5-6 k for my first car. Is that a. Good idea?
2002 was what I had the first year. I still like them.
I'll sell mine for $5k. (02 Quattro) Has 93k miles gray exterior with black interior, 5 speed manual 1.8T Quattro. Just recently installed a test/down pipe so the the turbo spools up quicker. Also upgraded to Pioneer blue toothhead unit for hands free phone.
Any way I can get Bluetooth or aux in my 2004 a4 b6? I just bought one and im curious on how I can get my music going!
Touchscreen head unit
how do you fix the abs light?
You find the problem and change the part
@@automotiveadbuilder lol right? He's out here clowning
Check the abs sensors first..they can pick up dirt and metal and can give a fault so simply remove them and clean the ends and refit..usually easy fix..if not get diagnostic cud be faulty abs sensor..👍that's wat I would check first
Trying to upgrade the car sound system with an Android auto head unit on my 2005 Audi A4 2.0T with the original Bose system. Any suggestions? Highly appreciate it
Don't do that. After market radios look really stupid. You drive an older car just deal with it. I would just upgrade to the MMI NAV from Audi.
So there's a 2002 Audi A4 1.8 l turbo that I found for 1800 dollars and it runs and drives but they said it's smoking so I'm not sure if it's worth it but I know how to do all the work and I've looked at the parts I would maybe need do you think it would be worth it and it only has 114 thousand miles
Looking to buy a 2005 S4 B6 manual. What problems could come with this car?
Depends? For starters who was the last owner. I look at the owner more than anything. Also the timing belt...
Wrong coolant
Correct, I missed the green instead of the RED!
Noticed that too.
Sir, I am looking to buy an A4 B6 Avant in the next few weeks, how should I test the car properly? Where should I look for faulty sensors etc? thank you for your time
did you buy the car if not i have one A4
I have a 2003 S4 audi and the battery is not working cr1632 have any ideas thanks
No such thing
How the hell do you change the plugs and coils when they buried them under all that other plumbing?!
Not that bad on the V6?
So I have a question
I found a 2002 Audi A4 6 Speed Manual for sale and well everything is good but its missing the key
The paperwork work is there so it's not stolen
Any idea how I could get a new key if I decide to buy.
Not sure how far back Audi goes, but with the VIN number you can get a key cut. They are laser cut.
@@automotiveadbuilder what's the average price for this at the dealership?
Literally you can buy one off ebay for 7-15$ + a Lithium ion battery for 5$. Programming it is simple, look up a youtube video. It takes 60 entire seconds at most.
Is it because of the sun or is the lower front bumper trim a lighter shade of gray vs the rest of the car?
not sun.
planning to buy an audi a4 2002 b6 2.0 fsi, check engine stays on every time i turn on the car and sometimes randomly esp and abs turn on aswell but sometimes they dissapear. Any advice?
Might need o2 sensors. Also sometimes the check engine had to do with automatic transmissions.... The abs could be just a sensor or the whole unit. Look up pricing on Ebay for those parts. Not sure what the price of the car is, but could be costly when you dont know someone else's problem car.
@@automotiveadbuilder its a manual transmission, i have driven it my friend owns it, when i brake too hard thats when usually the lights go on
Do you think it's a good idea to buy one of these now? Or should you buy the B7 instead - in reliability poin of view. I currently own 80 B4 from '92, but want something a little bit newer. (Keeping the old one though, because I love it)
+Mario T. I had them and they seem good to me. Its all if you know how to look at car and who owned it.
Yes get the B6 but get a 1.8T... The 1.8T is easy to work on, is quick, a lot of performance parts are available, more room in the engine bay and you're more likely to enjoy it more I own a 2005 B6 don't get the B7 though I've heard them having multiple problems stick with a B6
And get a standard 6 speed ;) I learned how to drive stick on my A4 and it was super easy nailed it all down in a month
XxMadRiverxX Thanks for the reply, man ! I'm still looking for one - a B6 that is ^^ Well I never planned for an automatic. My current one is a stick and I got my licence with the same type of transmission :)
+Mario T. Yeah man no nm problem... Check out the my engine rebuild on my channel too ;) In the description, is a list of all the current mods I've done to the car
What kind of motor oil use on a 2003 audi a4 Quattro 3.0
Just use 5 30. Originally they came with a 0-30 but that oil is too thin in my opinion. Youll be adding oil every week.
You sound like Jay Leno here!
Lot of people tell me that. I have a ton of Audi videos on my channel. Need to know anything Audi let me know.
@@automotiveadbuilder hi! I'm currently having issues with cold start idling with my Audi A4 b6 2.5tdi V6 does have a CVT. Recently changed glow plugs everything else is typically Audi clean! Moment it is up to normal operating temperature it's absolutely fine.
hi there im thinking of bying a audi 2002 a4 standard model 2.0 ive heard they have clutch issues,never owned one so just want to know what too look out for.
Never heard of clutch issues?
yeah the dual mass flywheel that tend to rip apart by itself....
Hey man could you tell me known issues with the 1.8t? (b6 05 1.8t)
Back timing chain tensioners get noisy with higher mileage and can throw cam sensor CEL codes. Just change it out with new solves problem.
DaytonCarCare I second that .. have a 1.8T petrol and that tensioner allways gives problems(no oil up there generates a loud ticking bang noise).. it's an easy fix.. mine actually told me to stop the car during a road trip and result being that needed change.
Check the spigot mount $10 fix. Rear coolant flange, seal leaks, probably due to wrong or late coolant, cheap to fix.
If running cold, MAS thermostat, cheap to replace.. Do the PCV hose at the same time.
Pls I need help. When am driving my Audi A4 1.8L 2004, it vibrates few times and get back to normal . Pls what can I do ????
Hmmm. Ok could be tire balancing, transmission, transfercase, shafts..... wish I could drive it.
how did you got orange foglights???
How did I get the yellow fog lights you mean? They are yellow actually. With yellow film over the factory lenses.
+Auto Ad Builder okey thank you
"You don't see rust on these vehicles"
Almost every B6 I've seen that's used normally and not a garage queen has rust in that exact passenger fender area
Shit where did you live in the fucking ocean? I had an 86 Audi 5000 that barely had any rust. These cars tend not because they were dipped in zinc and shit.
Lmfao have rust in that exact spot..
We have 3 b6s and they ALL have rust there. This guy doesn’t know much about these cars...
You are correct the lower front wheel wells are a week spot for all Audi's and VW. Further more they will rust out underneath the plastic shrouds and should be removed to see what is going on under the car.
@@automotiveadbuilder I think you are full of shit, and have no clue about Audi issues at all.
Guys, i'm looking for a Audi A4 Cabrio B6 with a 3.0 V6. What are the things I should look for and care for? is a a4 cabrio with 250.000KM to much? Is this car expensive with burning oil or patrol? please if somebody has some good information help me out.
Where do you buy Audi parts for good prices
I use ebay and for my older Audi's I also use blauparts. What year is your Audi? If it's a B6 I would use ebay.
Craigslist, Forums, Ebay, ETC
Google is your friend for searching for online parts.
Hi My Audi A4 base model 2004 it over heat ones and now won't start help
You might have blown the engine. The last thing you want to do is over heat an engine. It causes cracks in the head gasket that allows coolant in the oil.
You warped the head. Throw your car out. Lol. 2 things that will always kill your car.... drive with no oil and drive with it overheated.
The Crankshaft Position Sensor often goes bad at above 60°C ( when it goes bad) replace, it's cheap, it will put up a code on OBDii that tells you this is the problem.
Hi i just bought an 2005 Audi A4 & i was wondering what causes my ac not to work? The person i bought it said that the coolant is probably emotes or it's the ac compressor. Can you give me any advice on what's the issue on why the ac won't work? things to fix before buying a whole new cooling system? Thank you!
Albanian Warrior same thing happened to me, probably low on Freon !
Check the pressure switch, also the flap control motor potentialmeter.
With the glove box..the cam at the side which is hidden to slow down the motion gets stiff and the gearing mech breaks...notorious for it..the mechanism just makes the movement smoother..it looks lik your is disconnected. ..hence its nt broken..I've recently replaced mine...€20..car breakers...b7 is the exact same also
I am thinking of getting a 1.6 A4 as my first car possibley a B6 Sport or the B7 S Line 1.6
1.6? Don't you mean 1.8T?
XxMadRiverxX the car in the Video may be a 1.8T but i'd like a 1.6 S Line Avant
Great video, totally here you on everything I've been a huge Audi fanatic and owner for the last 11 years. Some BMW's are awesome solid cars but a good majority are something to stay away from especially that V8 that went in the Range Rover...garbage motors to say the least. And an X5 is shit in the snow compared to even a 30 year old 5000 with quattro. I get a good laugh out of people when they say xdrive and 4matic out perform quattro. Keep putting out the great videos.
*hear
Thank you sir - you are right on the money! "Garbage Motors" lol I say that all the time!
Do you realise that BMW is the No. 1 premium brand by volume worldwide?
Audi is 2 , Mercedes is 3.
If quattro and 4matic where better than Xdrive, it would have reflected in sales, but that isn't the case.
+Alexander Fattoum oh yea, have fun with Audi's chronic under steer.
@@mpower7700 that's the dumbest shit I have ever read
can someone help me out learning more about audi's, I'm trying to purchase an A4, preferably 2004-2005, just want a couple pointers on what to look for. Thanks.
Hmmmmm I thought that was what I made the video for????
Auto Ad Builder are 1.8 similar in the pointers from the 3.0
Auto Ad Builder I'm planning to buy one soon by the end of this week, just want go make sure I make a good purchase
1.8Ts can have issues with oil. A lot of people may not have done synthetic oil changes. Also you have to make sure the timing belt has been changed. I have come across a lot of them that run rough.
Look at the cars history and the owner. How many owners? Paint work? I look at the owner more then the owner of the car I am buying from.
I'm getting into a B6 S4... the guy says there's a "small oil leak". What are your thoughts on this matter?
Lol, no such thing as a small one. The problem is with the that V8 it is really hard to service. Not a lot of room with that engine. A lot of them have that oil issue. It also has the timing chain in the rear of the motor against the fire wall. So basically if it had to be serviced it has to come out. Thankfully most of time chains don't really require service, however I have heard some horror stories. Don't get me wrong I love that car and the way that chain in the 4.2 whines like a supercharger. I have also done some great driving maneuvers with that vehicle. It has the fun factor, usually fairly cheap price to own buying wise, but keeping that engine has an issue it can be costly. Its hard to pin point the oil leak, did he state where it is? Send me the link of the ad on my facebookfacebook.com/autoadbuilder/I would like to look at the car and the price.
Better off getting the 1.8T and doing APR or GIAC Stage tunes and bolt on mods. Maintenance will be easier.
i want to buy an A4 2004 in colombia and the owner tell me that the CVT gear box needs to be mantained. its normal or i mustn´t buy that car.
Hi I'm planning to get an audi a4 2002 manual transmission.... Could pls advise me... Should I go ahead or is the car known for issues?
Great video.
I own a 2003 3.0 and my speedometer does not work :(
does anyone know what part to replace?
Good car?
Oh yeah, what do you think about the Audi AllRoads of similar years? Thanks
Drove hundreds of them in my career. My favorite Audi size. This is a C5 Overview th-cam.com/video/_bNDNMiR_lYH/w-d-xo.htmlere is one of my own vehicles it had 25psi th-cam.com/video/foN_wQYm5Tg/w-d-xo.html
Honestly they're not the best, and that's coming from a huge Audi fan, They're notorious for having a lot of issues.
hi my nick name is Jodie and was looking at a 2002 Audi it has 100 thousand miles can you give me some pro or cons on this model type to look for.
Thought I talked about them in the video????? Was the timing belt changed? That would be the most important right now.
ok thank you
great video. looking in to getting an a A4(B6)
Thank you soo much for giving alittle insight to Audi. I thought these cars were notorious for being expensive and not reliable.
Out of the Big three it is the way to go. The Benz is way to much to fix and the Bimmer is just junk! Every car has its issues, most of the time it is the customer who is at fault for the cars problems.
Auto Ad Builder Typical audi fan boy.
dave andre Maybe so, but that has what my experience has been in the industry. I have driven thousands of cars and they all have similar traits.
Auto Ad Builder As far as overall reliability and dependability, BMW consistently ranks higher than Audi. This has been the case for many years running.
autos.jdpower.com/ratings/dependability-press-release.htm
LOL, not in the real world. Everyone in the industry knows that they are junk. You need a warranty with that car because all you hear is chimes in them. The Range Rover was another one of there creations of junk also.
Every BMW I start sounds like it needs an engine.
Hi I have an Audi A4 2007 2.0 TDI and when I start up the engine shakes it has a mis fire and smokes do you think this could be injectors?
I have a 1985 audi 80 b2 and the rust is so rare
I have a 2002 1.8t a4 quattro. Runs fine. Sometime it will not take any gas for acceleration while engine is running fine. I would shut it off and then start back up and it would start up fine and then it will take gas for acceleration.
check your brakes.... it so happens that if your brake pedal is not fully released even with your foot off it...such happens. I currently experience that and instead of switching off and on, I just lift the brake pedal up a bit from under with my second foot.....voila car accelerates!!
In the video on the car lic plate is that ur phone number
That's the dealership # My number is 347-495-9688
Do more audi 3.0 b6 videos
I own a B5 S4 now. One of the Audi Ad Builder crew is looking at B6s or 7s so.....
This one one is a bad example.
Yep this guys doesnt know anything about Audis!
Mines rusting on yhe lower door sections like that one is my lower rails are fine though. and my front fenders in the same spots mostly from rock chips and harsh road salt in Ontario Canada. 277 000 km and strong
Mike Tani did you like it other than that.
I don't like automatically shift cars
Oops that should read 170000 miles - things that go wrong rear wiper motor,air con compressor turbos ( mine is unusual as it's the original) solenoid on tailgate - nothing too drastic and I will be replacing it with either a B7 or B8 - serving at a decent specialist £225 - I have it done every 10-11k mine is 2003 reg and will get no more than 1.5k if I'm lucky so £2-3k should get you a really nice one
oh yeah and that gas meter is low because of the great mpg
Not necessarily aftermarket body parts are the cause ... they all rust on the lower from wheel wells, the passenger side gets more road salt and that is why yours has rusted out. The glove box is a really poor design, they all fail. The Bosch 5.7 ABS module will fail they all do but can be repaired for around 400 dollars. Repairing the suspension can be a pain as it is mostly aluminium with steel bolts and overtime these metals will corrode together and become a real pain to remove. Expect electrical issues. For DIY'ers there are many sources for parts but never go to the dealership for them, that ABS module will run you $3000. The B6 3.0 AVK engine is certainly not a race monster but is reliable if it has been loved( oil changes on time with the right oil. If you find one with a standard transmission you are lucky as the CVT is usually done with a medium milage car...lots of issues there. If you are handy( and patient) you can do most if not all the repairs but once done the driving experience is second to non.
Hello my A6 has lost power on dashboard!
Air flow meter?
Sounds like Regular Car Reviews
What is your point exactly?
Wtf is a '3 o'?
Just say 3 litre
No, its a 3 o That is how everyone I know says it, but hey what do I know about Audi's?
Auto Ad Builder it's irrelevant if it's an Audi or a submarine.
3.0 engine, 3 litre... 2.0, 2 litre.
Not 3 o. Damn Americans
You sound like regular car reviews
Who is that? You should watch my Car Hater Videos.
ABS + ESP = Blown fuse. common problem with vw too,like passat b5+(fl).
I am actually having this issue, do you know which fuse it is? Can it be something else as well?
Just check abs wheel sensor using vcds.
If you buy a new Audi make sure you get rid of it before 100,000 miles or 160,000 klms.or be prepared.
Why is that?
lies
If it's been properly maintained its still good. Gearbox fluid n filter , coolant hoses & flanges/thermostat & PCV system @ 100,000kms.
Cambelt 70-80,000kms etc.
7000km oil/filter change. G12, then G13 coolant. Easy to maintain but you replace bits before they break = maintenance.
Spigot mount & brake hoses.
Audi is best ☝️
is it just me or does this guy kind of sound like Jay Leno?
He's my dad
flood damage.
Yeah okay. Do your homework
03 1.8t
stopped watching after I seen he had the green coolant 😭😂
Why would you stop after seeing green coolant? That means some owner didnt know what they were doing.
do not by 3.0 it's the worst engine in the invoice.
Do you have any idea what you are talking about?
He has none. One of the best engines they have.
they always rust in the front wheelarch greetings Denmark. Buy Volvo or Mercedes.
have owned this model my self.
Why would you Buy 2 cars that cant perform in the snow?
These cars are garbage, not worth the money.. riddled with problems!
Tony Atin So you say. I like guys like you and honestly I don't want you drive an Audi. It's better for the rest of us.
Auto Ad Builder 😂😂😂😂
I think Tony might know what he is speaking about. I have had one for two year now....lots of issues. I am always fixing something. Low oil pressure, PCV issues, coils, clunky transmission , water hoses bursting, thermostat sticking, bulbs always going. Lots of issues. But like you said, they don't rust easily.
EVERY A4 you see frim this era has rusted doors and at least one light out. Audy cheaped out on electrical and coat.