2008 Audi S5 4.2 V8 reliability
07-13-2022, 09:44 PM
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2008 Audi S5 4.2 V8 reliability
am looking at a 2008 Audi S5 with a manual with 132,000 miles and I am questioning reliability and common issues. I am aware of the carbon build up but it seems a lot better than timing chains like on the B6/B7 S4’s
If taken care of and if it passed a pre purchased inspection would reliability be decent or would this car be a headache And what are the common issues
If taken care of and if it passed a pre purchased inspection would reliability be decent or would this car be a headache And what are the common issues
07-14-2022, 01:58 AM
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The 4.2 is known to have an issue with the timing chain guides and tensioners. Mine failed at 135k miles. It cost approximately $9k at the dealer.
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