High mileage C5 A6 2.8L
#1
High mileage C5 A6 2.8L
Hello everyone,
I just crossed 200,000 miles with my 99 A6 2.8Q, I have completed all basic maintence including full syn oil 2500-3000 miles,Timing belt, tensioner, idlers, water pump, exhaust leaks, control arms etc.... This has been the best car I could ever ask for (knock on wood) I have learned so much working on this car! My concern is with this many miles what other maintence am i missing that could cause looming problems in the future. The compression is 160 on all six cylinders, drives and runs great too. What should i do to get another 200k out of the engine lol? Should I change transmission fluid even though the manual claims to be a "lifetime fluid"?
Any input/advice would be greatly appreciated
I just crossed 200,000 miles with my 99 A6 2.8Q, I have completed all basic maintence including full syn oil 2500-3000 miles,Timing belt, tensioner, idlers, water pump, exhaust leaks, control arms etc.... This has been the best car I could ever ask for (knock on wood) I have learned so much working on this car! My concern is with this many miles what other maintence am i missing that could cause looming problems in the future. The compression is 160 on all six cylinders, drives and runs great too. What should i do to get another 200k out of the engine lol? Should I change transmission fluid even though the manual claims to be a "lifetime fluid"?
Any input/advice would be greatly appreciated
#2
Ours has 173k on it..the 'plain-jane' 2.8l seems to be the workhorse of the VAG line. Just awesome, more-or-less reliable/ bullet-proof with the requisite care.
I wonder the same thing you do--what can I do to keep it going? suspension? Drivetrain? Electrical?
My best guess is the auto-trans will just up and croak someday..in the distance? As long as the engine *runs* the trans is the only thing that can really end the usefulness of the car from where I stand.
I wonder the same thing you do--what can I do to keep it going? suspension? Drivetrain? Electrical?
My best guess is the auto-trans will just up and croak someday..in the distance? As long as the engine *runs* the trans is the only thing that can really end the usefulness of the car from where I stand.
#3
I'm in the same boat.. 170k, runs like a top. I'm not sure if changing the trans fluid and filter would be a bad idea, lots of people swear by it. I have not done mine though, but I'm considering it at 200k.
I think the engines are pretty much bulletproof as long as you take the basic care of them.
I think the engines are pretty much bulletproof as long as you take the basic care of them.
#5
I am going to agree with that. You can throw a bunch of money into preventative maintenance, but at this point, who knows what may happen. If you keep up with the basics (ie oil changes, timing belt, w-pump, belts when it needs it) is it really worth shelling out money for something like wires and plugs that works fine right now but are getting old? I say save the money for things that actually need attention. At this point, you never know what may happen to make the car worthless tomorrow.