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What are the common faults of Audi A6?

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LeDaniel

08/26/25 5:51am

Audi A6 common faults include engine fault light on, excessive oil consumption, oil light alarm, inability to move forward in D gear, etc. Engine fault light on, excessive oil consumption: Oil consumption check and oil quality check. After increasing the engine speed during dynamic detection, observe whether the idle speed remains high and does not drop. Perform two detections for the engine fault light on, and confirm with OBD detection. Oil light alarm: For oil light alarm, check whether it is caused by engine oil burning. Inspect the chassis for any leakage traces at the oil drain hole. Inability to move forward in D gear: Perform gear shifting test with safety precautions. If this problem occurs, it is necessary to go to a brand repair shop for special computer adaptive adjustment and reset.

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Hailey

09/08/25 8:18am

I've been running an auto repair shop for over a decade and know Audi A6's common issues inside out. The engine is particularly prone to oil leaks, especially from the valve cover gasket and oil pan – those rubber parts deteriorate over time. The air suspension is another money pit; after 5-6 years the air springs often develop leaks, and replacing one hurts the wallet. I've seen multiple cases of electronic shifters getting stuck in Park after prolonged use, requiring disassembly of the center console to access the transmission lock mechanism. Then there's the MMI system blackouts or freezes, usually caused by poor headunit cooling or system glitches – rebooting helps temporarily but doesn't fix the root cause. Oh, and the older 2.0T EA888 engines are notorious for carbon buildup; city drivers should regularly clean the throttle body to prevent skyrocketing fuel consumption.

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