Audi A4 B6 2.0 Petrol Specifications. Audi A4 (B6) - Model Review ...

The second generation Audi A4 debuted in 2000, and serial production of the model began in 2001. The Quartet shared the platform with the Volkswagen Passat B5. In total, more than a million copies of the Audi A4 B6 were produced in the world. Even despite the relatively venerable age, serious problems do not arise.

Audi A4 (B6, 8E) (2000 - 2004)

Engines

The Audi A4 B6 was offered with a large number of engines ranging from 1.6 liters (100 hp) to 3 liters (220 hp) of the "charged" S-version. The most widespread are three units: gasoline 2.0 l ALT (130 hp), gasoline turbocharged 1.8 l (150 hp - avj, 163 hp - bfb, 170 hp - amb (USA) and 190 hp - bex) and diesel 1.9 TDI (100 and 130 hp).

2-liter ALT is famous for its exorbitant oil appetite, which comes after 100 thousand km. Only one thing calms down - the increased oil consumption, as a rule, no longer grows and averages 2-3 liters per 10 thousand km.

With a mileage of more than 200 - 250 thousand km, pixels often begin to "float" on the on-board computer display. A new display costs about 2.5-4 thousand rubles, for its installation you will need to pay another 1.5-2 thousand rubles. Over time, with a mileage of more than 200 thousand km, the dashboard buzzer also falls silent. The reason is speaker failure.

On-board computer display. Photo: audi-a4-club.ru

Comfort

The air conditioner compressor of constant rotation (continuous action) is in dire need of lubrication of the internal parts. He does not tolerate a small amount, and even more so the absence of freon and oil in the system. If a leak is found, the cause must be found immediately and remedied, avoiding the operation of the vehicle. The compressor itself is not repairable, and the need to replace it arises when the mileage is more than 160 - 220 thousand km. A new compressor costs about 18-25 thousand rubles, and work on its replacement is 7-8 thousand rubles.

Damage to the damper pulley is possible on diesel Audi A4s due to increased vibration. A new pulley will cost 6-7 thousand rubles. Over time, it will be necessary to replace or flush the heater radiator. The need for this will come when, in cold weather, with a fully warmed-up engine, warm air ceases to be supplied to the passenger compartment.

Electrician

Due to a broken wire in the protective corrugation of the electrical wiring between the door and the body, the electrician of the rear door stops working, and the backlight is constantly on in the cabin. For a similar reason (a break in the corrugation), the electric trunk lock stops working. In addition, the license plate light may go out. With good electrical wiring, the reason is a malfunction of the electric lock motor. A new one costs about 700 - 800 rubles.

Broken wire in the corrugation. Photo: audi-a4-club.ru

The standard security system may cease to perceive the keys from the car due to oxidation of contacts on the comfort unit or failure of the unit processor.

Conclusion

Audi A4 B6 is the last of the Mohicans. This is a car that was created to serve its owners for decades. Despite the decent age, there are almost no serious problems. Engines serve faithfully, and the body firmly holds "salt baths". The Multitronic variator, suspension and air conditioning compressor look a little weaker against this background.

Good day everyone!

My review is dedicated to Eske or Audi A4 Avant S-Line!

I have owned the car for almost 2 years and have not written anything yet, so the review will be detailed, starting with the "agony" of the choice and ending with a description of everything and everything that is good in the car and what is not. Therefore, I divide the review into sections, choose what is interesting if the full text is too much for you :)

Strengths:

• Appearance
• Controllability
• Ergonomics
• The feeling of owning a good, solid thing

Weak sides:

• It is already quite complex constructively, hence the prices for certain works can bite
• Low ground clearance (resulting from good handling)

Review of Audi A4 2.0 5V (Audi A4) 2004

Hello!

I would like to share my opinion about my car. I'll start with a choice. So the budget was more than modest (and it consisted of 400,000-450,000 rubles), the new car disappeared right away, since for that kind of money you can only take a bucket of Russian-made bolts (namely, the flagship Lada-tomato), which I especially did not want). As a result, the choice fell naturally on the yellow secondary housing, namely Mitsubu Lancer 10, Mazda 3, Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra.

Elantra was the first to disappear, due to the presence of Tushkan (for me it's stupid to have 2 cars of the same production), so I didn't even go to see it.

Then Mazda disappeared3. There were several reasons for this.

1. One beat (apparently in Saratov, they are driven by only street trucks).

Strengths:

Tandem engine box

Security

German quality

Hardware prices

Weak sides:

Not a BMW (just a fan of this brand)

Review of Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo (Audi A4) 2003

So, I decided to write a review about my Lyalka! There is not much experience in operating foreign cars, because the first car was the new Priora, followed by Audi, except for the Beetle (1999), which I serve, and my wife drives :)

I'll start in order. The choice fell on the Audi as a result of painful doubts, chose from the Honda Accord 2005-2007. (I really liked it), some kind of crossover like Suzuki Grand Vitara and Honda Civic hatch. It is not worth explaining why I rejected other options, since it will take a long time.

In the city, I found four A4 B6 in the back (2 on the handle, one Kwaka amerikos and 1 on the variator), looked it up in one day and I was so eager to buy a car that the next day I gave my hard-earned money to the previous owner. Of all the cars, the one on the variator turned out to be in good condition (I did not know then what I was doing). I liked Kwaka, but it was all broken and badly done, both on the handle were in a "killed" state in the cabin, and mine turned out to be the most well-groomed :) Several scratches, a painted hood and a little corrosion on the front fenders in the area of ​​the arches, as well as chips on the rear wings. After thorough diagnostics and measurements on the geometry of the body, as well as troubleshooting the chassis, it was decided to take it. From the jambs - immediately replacing the rear struts and silent blocks, the valve cover, a crack on the front and one key are snotty.

Strengths:

• Dynamics
• Road stability
• Aesthetics
• Comfort

Weak sides:

• Rather not a disadvantage, but a payment for quality - this is the cost of spare parts
• Gluttony, as for me the 1.8T engine, and even on the variator, could eat less
• Low clearance for our roads
• Front-wheel drive. I just want to be full now
• On runs more than 200t.km. VERY EXPENSIVE units are flying, such as a box, a gas pump

Review of Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo (Audi A4) 2002

Hello!

I have owned this car for about 2 years, there were minimal breakdowns and everything was so inexpensive that it seems as if this is not an Audi, but something much more budgetary. I will say right away, I really liked the car! I will write in order, first all the minuses, and then the dignity.

Disadvantages:

Strengths:

• Engine
• Shumka

Weak sides:

• Smallish

Review Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDI (Audi A4) 2004

I am writing a review based only on my experience.

I used to have other cars, about 8 different ones. Audi turned out to be the most successful in terms of basic parameters.

Took 167 000 km with mileage after a year from Germany. By the seals and entries in the service book, I found a contact in Germany, wrote a letter and found out that the car had been changed earlier, and also made sure of the authenticity of the run. They didn’t twist it, we were lucky.

Strengths:

• Compact
• Comfortable

Weak sides:

• Automatic transmission repair

Review Audi A4 2.4 5V (Audi A4) 2002

Hello dear community!

To your attention the history of purchase and semi-annual operation of AUDI A4 B6 2002

This spring, selling a car in Belarus was easier than clapping your hands. For applause on the streets, people in civilian clothes handed out stars, and to sell a car, you didn't even have to advertise. Buyers were on their own on well-groomed cars, shoved the phone under the wipers, even tried to bargain on the go, through the windows, when they saw the right car on the road. If you need to sell a car urgently - do not be lazy and write your phone on the dusty car with your finger. You will be called when you add the number.

Strengths:

Weak sides:

Review Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro (170 HP / 1.8L / 5MKPP) (Audi A4) 2002

Good day to all!

Review of Audi A4 Avant 2.5 TDI (Audi A4) 2002

I think that the review about the A6 is still fresh in my memory, and this is, in fact, the continuation of my broadcasting to you, dear readers!

The new owner of my doll was paying the whole day, a feature of this was our banking system with its strange principle: if your money is in the bank, then in order to pick it up, you have to sweat a lot, sometimes for more than one day. 8 o'clock in the evening, having received the coveted amount, a call to the currency dealer, arrives ... we change! There is very little left to get to the bus, I didn’t climb the sites, I didn’t have enough time, I quickly got ready (we can say that in a military fashion), I call Sanka (another, not the owner) ... Here, in front of the bus, I took a ride on the simply wonderful S500 (W220) seats, who hug from all sides, like a home sofa, we went after the car ... I don't know what I was driving for, it was all spontaneous, just if not on this day, then not soon, but without wheels it is somehow bad in winter ... So here the task was to bring something alive, hence the accompanying troubles ...

Arriving at our destination, we were met by a man, we drove through local car places in order to find something worthy so as not to return by the same transport. So the search for the car began immediately after the road and ended somewhere near the end of the working day ... Examined ... honestly, I'm not lying, there are 500 cars ... maybe more. We watched everything ... and so. Sometimes you come up - you look from a distance, you come closer to the goal, you come up, and Sanya says it's a curve. I have heard a lot of such answers, I might have taken them, but I trust Sanka more, he is more careful in choosing a car body, well, he is very picky about the quality of the paintwork, and so ... after looking at 200 cars, we went to another one, no smaller site, it already had plenty to choose from ... after making the first run, 10 cars were chosen, then a more detailed inspection began. It was upsetting that when you find a car - well, just a girl, you ask to start it ... and she sneeze in response to you, to figure out what there was no time for, go further, and you have to return home on Monday. at lunchtime, this is the edge ...

Strengths:

• Noise isolation
• Suspension
• Dynamics
• Comfort
• Interior trim

Weak sides:

• Rear passenger seats

Review Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro (170 HP / 1.8 L / 5АКПП) (Audi A4) 2001

Good day to all.

I decided to write a review about this car, maybe someone will come in handy.

First, about the purchase, so that others are more careful when buying. We went to a car dealership, wanted to buy a VW Passat B5 +. We watched for a long time, 10-12 copies. They leaned towards one car, but upon closer inspection they refused, since the bottom was all covered in oil. This beauty was nearby. Since I always wanted one, we decided to take a look. The price was quite reasonable, but there were some problems: a crack in the windshield, a few scratches, the front bumper and hood were painted, the leaf belt tensioner had to be changed and Check burned (the seller said that the catalyst was forgotten due to poor gasoline). We dropped the price by $ 500 and decided to take it at our own risk and fear. A car from America, almost fully equipped. Namely: 1.8 turbo engine, four-wheel drive, 5-automatic transmission tiptrinik, dual-zone climate, 6 airbags, ABS, ESP, heated all seats, factory BOSE audio system with CD changer for 6 discs, leather interior, R17 wheels with 235/45/17 tires , sport suspension and much more.

Strengths:

• Full wire
• Appearance
• Interior quality
• Controllability

Weak sides:

• Smallish
• Rear sofa for two only

Review of Audi 1.8 Turbo Quattro 170 H.P (Audi A4) 2004

In December, he became the proud owner of A4 8E from America, bought it with a mileage of 100,000 km, now the mileage is 107,000 ... The car came from the states two years ago ...

So, after a thorough diagnosis, I finally bought my dream, before that there was an A4 in the previous body, on a handle with front-wheel drive. Now a car with a turbo engine, automatic and four-wheel drive. I clarify that since 2004. cars with the lower parts of the bumper (skirts) in the body color were produced, so the car began to look very impressive, the boring gray plastics somehow spoiled the view. Outwardly, the machine looks very nice, and, despite the old years and already 2 younger generations, it looks decent. The paintwork is very good, during the entire run the hood and other parts of the body have not been painted even once, and there are practically no chips on them. the machine is completely galvanized ...

I want to dispel myths about the flowability, friability of American cars ... Audi is produced at a factory in Germany in an increased version for the USA, so there are almost all cars with full minced meat, which is a rarity for European cars ... The second myth is that American cars are coked with mineral oil ... There are enough fools and in Russia, I know some friends who do not regret engines and pour a rare g ... In principle, a good diagnosis will save you from unexpected costs ...

Strengths:

• Four-wheel drive
• Interior trim
• Controllability
• Security
• Best choice in class and price

Weak sides:

• Quite expensive service
• Very little rear space
• Noisy engine
• Turbine and VKG system require increased attention
• Large consumption in the city

Review Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro (170 HP / 1.8T / automatic transmission) (Audi A4) 2004

So, in the past 2008, after 3 weeks of searching on the Internet and making calls to the USA, I found one that satisfied all my needs: Audi A4 1.8T quattro, 170 hp, color - jeans), automatic, black leather interior, in the ad it was listed - 2004 onwards, 2004 also broke through the fault, but later on at our customs they drove 2003. This is due to the fact that the car was released at the end of 2003, and it was officially registered and sold in the USA in 2004. Even when viewing the ads, this Audi stood out among others with its unusual wheels, like BBS, resembling a spider web) (at least, so it seemed to me). Also included in the configuration: Audi simphony 2, 11 speakers, a radio with a CD changer for 6 discs, light sensors, cruise control, automatic transmission with tiptronic mode.

At that time, one of my friends was driving a car from the United States. We phoned his "companion" in the United States, who helped to purchase, drive and load the ferry. In general, after about a month and a half Audi was in Kotka. In 3 days - in my Voronezh! There she is! Finally! But let's turn down the emotions, we stamp the facts))

Strengths:

• Beautiful appearance
• Four-wheel drive
• High-quality interior materials
• Excellent acoustics
• Excellent handling
• By no means low ground clearance
• Excellent work of stabilization and anti-skid systems

Weak sides:

• Crankcase gas recirculation system
• Rearward view (due to rear head restraints)
• Far from low prices for spare parts
• Increased water consumption due to early operation of headlight washers

Imported from Germany in 2007 with a mileage of 47,000. Chose independently via the Internet. Familiar options were fitted and evaluated. As a result, a car was chosen from an official, which was handed over to trade in. The price at that time was too high for the average price, but for this car it was absolutely adequate. The uninformed believed that the car was new and were very surprised when they found out that it was not. The color is light blue. In real life, awesome color. I was afraid that I would not like it. It turned out in vain. The salon, one might say, is exclusive. Combined sports seats. White. Precisely white. The ceiling and bottom are black. Aluminum. In short, for the salon 5+. When I changed the oil in the box at the official's, the managers said that such options were not officially supplied to us. So at least the salon is exclusive. Complete set C-line. But the outside is not complete. Bumper skirts in body color and wheels + lowered sports suspension.

Was purchased in June 07. And immediately there was a comical incident. Literally a couple of days later we went with a friend to the capital. The route to Belgorod to Moscow is 350 km. His father was with us. And just the day before I caught a cold in my neck. Do not turn your head, and the awkward movement caused a lot of discomfort. Let's go in short. The fact that the car is a bit harsh I realized right away. Rubber 225/45/17. The fact that the sports suspension learned later through the forum, where they threw off my equipment. At the same time, he struck the real state. Everything was fully confirmed. So that's it. We enter the Tula betonka and it began. I repeat that the neck has a cold and has already suffered through the concrete, but then I thought stupidly I would not finish it. Tears were already welling up in my eyes. Immediately thoughts on the hell bought it. We must get rid of. The machine will shake the whole soul. My friend and father also feel that it’s not ice. In short, I don't really remember how I went and how I came back. The idea, as I said about the sale, has arisen. But the neck quickly went away and got used to the suspension after a few days. And after a couple of weeks I fell in love.

It was possible to enter the turn at any speed. In terms of handling, of course, it is not a boomer, but for the layman, which I am, it is enough with my head and still remains above the roof. Yes, by the way, dvigun 1.8 (163 hp) cartoon, and of course front-wheel drive. Heard a lot about the cartoon, but since the middle of 2003 the Fritzes have updated it and the complaints went mainly to the car until the middle of 03. By the way, when I was choosing, I wanted an avant and just fell for one with a 1.8 engine, but already with 190 horses and a handle. The fitters dissuaded just because of the presence of a sports suspension (ridiculous), well, and a small body repair, but made with high quality. So mostly because of the sport suspension. Although, as I said, I got it with her, but found it out much later.

Strengths:

• Beautiful outside
• Beautiful inside
• Bundle box-engine
• As it turned out, excellent reliability

Weak sides:

• The sports suspension is stiff
• The power for me began to be lacking
• Cartoon reputation

Review Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo (Audi A4) 2004

Topic of conversation: model A4 (B6) 2004 from the German automaker with a 4-ring emblem.

Briefly about myself: A4 (B6) overseas, sedan, 2004 onwards, 1.8T / 170hp, quattro drive mit tiptronic. Features: light leather interior, electric / drive leads. seating.

Rental figures: 7.5 mega meters / 4 months

Strengths:

• Controllability
• Finish and build quality
• Noise isolation
• OEM audio system
• Nice illumination of absolutely all interior buttons

Weak sides:

• Clearance
• Hardness R17
• Low ceiling
• Notable work of tiptronic
• Turning on p / t headlights only with dipped beam

Review Audi A4 1.8 5V Turbo Quattro (Audi A4) 2004

I will not be original, but the love for this particular brand of car did not come based on the reviews of Audi lovers (although I definitely read and listen to a lot, because I respect the opinion of anyone who gives advice or reviews about the car he went through it himself, and not from strangers words says), and he traveled on different brands of cars. A-4 suits almost everyone, although I admit that I wanted a 6-ku, but when I sat down and rode a 4-ke, I was unexpectedly pleasantly surprised. There is enough space in the cabin, but I’m not small, all the controls are at hand, you don’t touch the ceiling with your head, although I don’t like to sit low, I raise the seat, the seats themselves are comfortable (sports version), the front panel is perfectly readable, the review is good, in one word “fuse ", Decided to leave, and until today has not regretted for a minute.

The car behaves remarkably on the road, I had the opportunity to be convinced of this not only when driving on a good road, but also in an extreme situation, when at night at a speed of about 140 in the rain it flew into a huge puddle on the highway and, believe me, if I were in another car - I don’t even want to think where I could be, but this baby clearly stayed on the road (mind you, I didn’t keep it, I just held the steering wheel, because everything happened unexpectedly, on our roads this is a normal phenomenon - nothing and suddenly YOU have a gift, I'm sure many are familiar).

As for the weak suspension and other "weak" points in this car, I can only say one thing: it all depends on us, how we treat our car - so it pays us, and everything will break, because the eternal has not yet been invented. For two years with daily operation, although I do not live in it, I changed 2 front hub bearings, one coil, spark plugs, scheduled maintenance - EVERYTHING. Mileage 182,000 km. Even the notorious levers have not yet changed. Yes, I might be an Audi fan, but the car is great and you can't take that away from it. Someone will say that there is cooler, better, more sophisticated (although I have almost all the options), newer in the end, I will agree, but if I really love my Audi, it is the best for me and answers in the same way, I will be going to change it too only Audi.

Strengths:

• Sufficient reliability
• Ergonomics
• Appearance

Weak sides:

• A bit cramped in the rear seats

Review of Audi A4 3.0 5V Quattro (Audi A4) 2003

Good day!

So, I own a car Audi A4, 3 liters, Quattro. Automatic transmission. Prior to that, he owned VW Golf 3 1.8, Skoda Octavia 1.8 T, VW Bora 1.6, audi a4 8e 1.8 t.

Strengths:

• Noise isolation
• Thermal insulation
• Handling (sport suspension)
• Four-wheel drive
• Acceptable reliability
• Engine
• Ergonomics
• Appearance

Weak sides:

• Thoughtful automatic transmission

Review of Audi A4 1.9 TDI (Audi A4) 2002

For the last 12 years I have been driving only on diesel engines. Because there is an opportunity to take diesel fuel cheaper than lemonade. My first diesel was a 1985 Mercedes 190. Exceptionally reliable machine, only positive impressions remained. If it were not for the corrosion of the body, it would still be possible to drive. After him was the Audi 100 avant, 2.5 TDI 1992 onwards, which was safely sold on December 25, 2007. The comrade who bought is still satisfied.

The search for the next car coincided with the New Year celebrations. The options for purchasing a Mercedes E-class, BMW 5 series, Audi A6 diesel with mechanics were considered. Because in small towns there is no sense in a machine, but the mechanics are much more reliable. Until January 3, I managed to see several copies, but almost all of them were killed. I watched it myself, tk. I work in a car service and have some experience. Quite by accident I looked at the ads for the Audi A4, although I did not expect to buy A4. But the New Year's week without "wheels" pushed for the fastest purchase of a car.

Strengths:

• Profitability

• Reliability
• Comfort
• Body warranty 12 years against corrosion
• High residual value

Weak sides:

• Suspension Sport-line (well, it's like someone)

• The seat cushion is too short (if your height is over 180)

Inside, everything is done with high quality and soundly. Although the combined seat upholstery was not pleasant. And the Russified display can only be obtained by order as an option. In the Mercedes on the salon in the last body, they obviously saved money. But I would not say that A-4 is fundamentally better. Not at all. And in terms of comfort and driving performance, he concluded that Mercedes is clearly better. When driving the new A-4, the diesel engine is heard quite clearly. Especially when accelerating hard. Engine pickup is good, takes from the bottom, accelerates well.

The steering wheel seemed a little empty. The manager says it gets heavier at speed, but there was nowhere to experience it. The suspension is balanced, but unnecessarily stiff. On irregularities and bumps, it shakes perceptibly. The machine is controlled easily, the machine works adequately, the devices are read normally. Overall, the car is good. But still, objectively and impartially evaluating these 2 brands, I would give preference to Mercedes. The price of cars is comparable in these configurations (about 1.5 million rubles). And despite all the efforts of the manager, he refused to buy a new A-4.

AUDI A4 1.8 2003 was intended for a loved one. Bought in 2007 in the summer, left for almost a year, so there is something to tell. I just fell in love with this car, which consisted of some advantages, a lot has already been written about this, so I will not repeat myself. I hit it for about 20000 km., The car drove every day in winter and summer. No matter what they say, but the design is just cool, even the new model loses.

Driving performance is excellent, AUDI is not just a car, you get pleasure from the drive itself, and on weekends I went to AUDIUHe just for fun. ESP, ABS, brakes, KLIMA, music, interior soundproofing, instruments - everything is superbly thought out, beautiful, modern, what is the instrument lighting just a class. On the road, the higher the speed, the better, the car is rooted to the spot.

I drove it across Ukraine and just got in when the AIM was disbanded, the Kiev-Odessa highway is just a class, so it drove all the way at a speed of 170-180 km / h, the car behaved just fine, the Germans know a lot about this. There is not much space in the back, but quite enough for people up to 190cm. growth. The motor is very economical, even in the urban cycle.

Strengths:

• For a year, there was nothing serious with the car at all, and this despite the fact that it is already 5 years old
• Of course, the correlation with the premium segment of the middle class allows the majority of road users to take this fact into account. Although we will be objective, this is only the youngest model in the Audi family.
• In general, the quality of the interior, the build quality, the quality of the elastic, but not rigid chassis - all this creates a feeling of a sort of security. As if you are in an expensive and well-tailored suit

Weak sides:

• However, there are also some disadvantages. And he is the only one - clearance. The ground clearance does not allow you to feel confident outside the rolled asphalt in the city center. On the outskirts, outside the city outside the highway, you are already trying to be very careful and, like that deer on the Volga, you try to look with your eyes ahead of the hood onto the roadbed. This is not to say that annoying

In the nineties, Audi had yet to make small cars, except for the very strange Audi A2, and the A4 series was the youngest in the family. But since the brand decided to firmly take its place in the premium segment, the cars looked very good in their class - at least when it came to numbers on paper. In reality, the cars also looked like quite worthy competitors for the third BMW series, for the Mercedes C-class, although - in all honesty - they were mainly rivals of the "new premium" in the person of Lexus, Volvo, Saab, Cadillac and Infiniti.

Spacious interiors, good finishing, a wide selection of additional equipment and, of course, powerful motors and four-wheel drive. Plus to everything - the tradition of using turbocharged engines and the high quality of workmanship and relatively inexpensive maintenance. In short, Audi has something to love.

Generation history from 2001 to 2013

The Audi A4 series in the B6 / 8E body replaced the outdated first A4 in the B5 body on the conveyor in 2001. Technically, the B5 series was very progressive - its multi-link front and rear suspension and engine series migrated to a new body with minimal changes. The new series also received the main engines of the old - 1.8 turbo, 1.6 and 1.9 turbodiesels.

In the photo: Audi A4 in the back of B5 and Audi A4 in the back of B6 / 8E

But the design of the new body, made by Peter Schreier (who now works at Kia), has become completely different, at the same time the car has become noticeably more spacious. In accordance with the new trends, they removed cheap equipment options and almost all weak engines, except for the smallest 1.6. As an automatic transmission on a new series for gasoline engines, a CVT jointly developed with LuK was proposed. Unfortunately, the main shortcomings of the first A4 were carried over to the new car. The complex multi-link suspension still did not impress with the resource, the electrical part and the interior trim also tended to create problems at a far from advanced age - three-year-old cars could already “please” the owners with might and main. A very popular variator also added problems - its rather crude (at that time) design created many problems for those who chose an automatic transmission. Over time, transmission problems were solved, but it became relatively problem-free only by the release of the next A4 8C / B7 in 2005.

After a major reworking of electronics and a slight redesign of the exterior, the car was already produced as the 8C / B7 generation until 2007. In fact, the next generation is only a deep restyling of the 8E, retaining the overall architecture of the body, suspensions and the range of engines. But the story does not end there, after the curtailment of the production of the Audi A4 B7, production was completely transferred to Spain at the SEAT plant, and there the car was produced in a somewhat simplified form as the SEAT Exeo until 2013.

A wealth of choice

The choice of complete sets of the car is quite premium: seventeen engine options, all-wheel or front-wheel drive, automatic transmissions for almost any of them, a rich choice of equipment. Besides, in addition to the usual A4 sedan and station wagon bodies, a convertible appeared in the new series, replacing the long-obsolete "cabrique" of the Audi 80 series, produced before 2000.

Breakdowns and problems in operation

Engines

The classic Audi layout with an engine in front of the front axle has the same disadvantages as on. Attempts to keep the engine bay as short as possible have had a negative impact on the serviceability of the motors. And for many operations, complete removal of the front panel along with the bumper, headlights and radiators is required. Fortunately, on A4, V6 engines are rarely found, for which these operations are required, and for in-line "fours" there are various "workarounds" for most routine maintenance. If you have a 2.4 or 3.0 motor, then the cost of maintenance will increase significantly simply due to the increase in the complexity of performing any work. Owners of cars with a V8 hardly care about the cost of maintenance, but it must be said that this large motor is not much more difficult to maintain than a V6. Undoubtedly, the most successful engine for a car in the aftermarket is the 1.8T in all its many variants - AWT, APU, etc. The weak points of these EA113 series motors are few. The complexity of the twenty-valve cylinder head is compensated for by the good workmanship, the successful belt-chain drive of the camshaft (the camshafts are connected by a chain, which is often forgotten, and the camshafts themselves are driven by a belt). The piston group has a good safety margin and is not prone to coking. There is a margin for forcing, and there are a lot of spare parts for every taste.

The main thing with this motor is not to forget to change the timing belt every 60 thousand kilometers - it may not go out of the routine 90. In addition, do not forget to check the condition of the chain and tensioner. It is important to keep an eye on the turbine - KKK K03-005, K03-029 / 073 or even the K04-015 / 022/023 series are used here on more powerful and tuned versions for power up to 225 forces. On older engines, the main problems are control system failures, oil leaks, unsuccessful ventilation of crankcase gases (VCG), rapid contamination of the throttle valve and "floating" speed. Non-turbocharged versions of 1.6 and 2 liters and a capacity of 101 and 130 hp. accordingly, they can appeal to those who are not used to rushing. And for those who would like to get the most reliable engine. These motors deservedly hold the primacy in terms of low cost of maintenance, and the resource of a two-liter engine deserves praise, many copies with runs over 300 thousand kilometers still do not even require replacing piston rings and liners. Just do not confuse it with the newer 2.0FSI engine - it has direct injection, and a slightly higher power of 150 hp. does not make it a competitor to a turbocharged engine. In terms of maintenance cost, this option is not much inferior to the turbocharged one, there is no complex pressurization system, but the injection system is extremely troublesome, and even does not like frosts, in general, not for Russia.

V6 engines with a volume of 2.4 are structurally similar to the 1.8T of the EA113 series, here you can see the same "generic features" in the form of a belt drive of the camshafts, an additional chain in their drive, five valves per cylinder, etc. And the main problems are similar - some overcomplication, oil leaks, low timing belt resource. However, the problems that are not acute on the inline "four" 1.8, on the V6, tightly fitted into the engine compartment, become critical. Especially a lot of trouble can be caused by an imperceptible leak of oil from under the cylinder head covers, leading to fires in the engine compartment. Unless there are specific problems of turbocharged engines with similar dynamics. There is no need to worry about the tightness of the intake, the package of radiators is smaller, there are fewer “tubes”, and it is easier to understand the engine for an unqualified mechanic. 3.0 V6 with 218 hp - already completely different, this is a newer motor of the BBJ series. Of the advantages - perhaps a little more power and better traction at low revs. Otherwise, spare parts are more expensive, there are not cheap phase shifters, oil leaks are stronger, access to the nodes is hardly better. It is slightly quieter and more fuel efficient, but the cars with it are not as much faster than the turbocharged 1.8, as much as they are more expensive. Here is an ASG / AQJ / ANK series V8 engine with 300/340 hp. for the S4 is pretty reliable, as much as possible for a passenger V8 on a sports model. Timing - also with a belt and chain at the same time. Of the specific problems - the same leaks, and there are much more oil leaks. Such old cars "please" with frequent overheating and crumbling engine compartment wiring harnesses. The 1.9 and 2.5TD motors are exactly the same here, but they are very rare and hardly deserve a separate story.

Transmissions

I will make a reservation right away that you do not need to be afraid of all-wheel drive options. This is not only more traction in winter and better cross-country ability, but also high reliability. The all-wheel drive units themselves are very reliable, and in addition, the classic hydromechanical transmission is installed on the all-wheel drive versions, and not the Multitronic variator. On all-wheel drive cars with 1.8-3.0 engines, a ZF 5HP24A box, or 01L in the VW designation, was installed, which is very reliable. This five-speed automatic transmission is already familiar from BMW and other manufacturers. causes early problems with oil and valve body contamination, but with timely maintenance, this is not a problem. The main thing is to replace the gas turbine engine with a mileage of 200 thousand kilometers and change the oil every 60 thousand kilometers. Then the box can hold out up to three hundred thousand, by the time the oil pump cover is replaced, when other work is required to restore operability. Slightly less than that of the classic "four-step", the resource is rewarded by an order of magnitude better dynamics - no worse than the mechanics.

Front-wheel drive cars with engines 1.8, 2.0, 2.4 and 3.0 have the Multitronic already slightly touched upon above. At first, this transmission was presented as an ideal replacement for conventional automatic machines, with an extended dynamic range, simple and resourceful. In practice, at first, she "pleased" with a lot of glitches and glitches and a small chain resource. In addition, it turned out that the possibility of towing the machine was not provided - the chain lifted up the leading cones at the same time. Over time, most of the problems were solved, and late-release cars with all revocable companies passed are even very reliable. Except for one detail. The chain resource remained about 80-100 thousand kilometers, sharp accelerations greatly reduce it, and towing causes damage to the cones and a strong howling box. And the cost of repairs is reduced a little. Despite the simplicity of the design, the average repair on it includes the replacement of the chain and cones - at a cost of one hundred thousand rubles. And only with very careful operation and a timely replacement of the belt, the box will pass its 250-300 thousand kilometers without serious interference, without annoying failures and glitches. By the way, the car with it is very pleasant on the move.

Chassis

Audi's choice of multi-link aluminum suspensions in the mid-nineties as the basis for the entire range of cars made it possible to reduce the lag in handling and comfort from the rear-wheel drive "giants" in the face of BMW and Mercedes. The same choice made Audi's suspensions significantly more expensive to maintain than the competition. Finding a car with a fully "live" suspension is difficult. The cost of a complete repair is too high, and usually the repair is done "situational", as the elements are completely out of order, while the suspension resource from repair to repair and each unit separately decreases significantly, relatively new. The point here is not even that non-original materials are used. Just one half-worker. The suspensions are structurally similar to those of the "big brother" - the A6 in the C5 body, and the problems here are exactly the same, except that they are less pronounced, because the car itself is lighter. At the back, this is perhaps the lower wishbone, but in front, both ball and all four levers are consumables. If repairs are made on time, the costs will be moderate, but you need to buy spare parts for 25-35 thousand rubles at least once and do absolutely everything, then there is a chance that the suspension resource before the first serious replacements will be 100-150 thousand kilometers.

Electronics

All kinds of service electronics, "pleases" with numerous problems, usually small and easily removable forces of an electrician and fitter, but sometimes not cheap. The most unpleasant problems are with the comfort unit, for example, refusal to open the doors, and it is good if the lock cylinders work for the car. The wiring to the doors and to the trunk is often damaged, especially if the car is operated in cold regions. Plus, pixels quickly fade on multiple displays. The air conditioning compressor also often fails - it is quite tricky here, of constant rotation, with a built-in clutch. Unfortunately, the price for such an advanced unit also bites.

In the fall of 2000, the German automaker Audi officially presented the second generation A4 model with the internal designation B6, which reached the conveyor at the beginning of next year. The car not only became larger than its predecessor, but also acquired an appearance in the key of a more status "six." million copies.

The "second" Audi A4 is a typical representative of the European D-segment, or to be more precise, of its premium group. The car was available in three body styles - a sedan, a five-door station wagon and a two-door convertible with a soft top.

Depending on the solution, the "four" is stretched in length by 4544-4573 mm, its width does not exceed 1766-1777 mm, and its height fits into 1391-1428 mm. The distance between the axles of the car is 2650-2654 mm, and the ground clearance is 110-130 mm.

The car of the 2nd generation was equipped with eight gasoline units to choose from - atmospheric and turbocharged "fours" for 1.6-1.8 liters, developing from 102 to 190 horsepower and from 148 to 2140 Nm of torque. There were also six-cylinder V-shaped "atmospheric engines" with a volume of 2.0-2.4 liters, the return of which reaches from 130 to 170 "horses" and from 195 to 230 Nm. The diesel part is no less diverse - turbine units with a volume of 1.9-2.5 liters, producing from 130 to 180 forces and from 310 to 370 Nm of peak thrust. There are four gearboxes - 5- or 6-speed manual gearbox, 5- or 6-range automatic gearbox. Drive - front or permanent full.

The base for the second generation Audi A4 is the PL46 front-wheel drive architecture. An independent four-link suspension is installed in the front, and trapezoidal levers made of aluminum at the rear. The vehicle is equipped with a power steering rack and pinion. The braking system is expressed by disc brakes, supplemented by ventilation on the front wheels, with ABS and EBV.

The advantages of this model are excellent sound insulation, comfortable suspension, efficient engines, reliable design, high-quality performance and a rich level of equipment. Cons - the high cost of original spare parts, not the most spacious rear row of seats and a modest ground clearance.

One of the many typical projects for tuning a 1.8T engine. Here I will show using the example of a longitudinal bar on the Audi A4. Stage2 + in my terminology is a power threshold of 270-300 forces, i.e. when we leave the air consumed by the motor outside the standard flow meter.

What needs to be done if we want to decently pass the threshold of 250 forces. This is an entirely straight-through exhaust. If up to 250 forces, by and large, only a downpipe is enough for us, and the remaining stock exhaust system will not significantly choke the engine, then when the threshold of air consumed by the engine of 200 g / s is exceeded, a free release is already needed. Further, if you have a motor without a fuel return, as in this example, then you will need it. As soon as we steadily pass the boost pressure over a bar of excess, the injectors will have to work at a differential pressure of less than 3 bar, at which their base performance is actually normalized. In this case, not only the performance of the injectors suffers, which is especially critical at high speeds (due to the DC injectors, when the maximum injection time is severely limited), but the spray also suffers. Even if you put 630 forces and give differential. pressure is less than 3 bar the spray will suffer. That is why a fuel system with a return flow and a fuel regulator on the rail is needed. In addition, you will need an oversized flowmeter to measure the air above the limit when the stock starts to go off scale, and this is just over 220 g / s. The flow meter is either from the Audi TT 225sil VAM motor or from cars with a 2.7T motor. The turbine itself, which is capable of stably providing the motor with air at a pressure of 1.4 bar excess by 6000 with a margin. Everything else is the same, which is needed up to 250 forces.

In this example, what was done: Turbine hybrid k04-22 Made straight-through exhaust 70mm from the turbine with a bifurcation of 2 by 57mm. Magnaflow banks. Other options that I do is 76 mm output from the turbine, then the transition to 63 mm and in the case of a split of 2 by 50 mm - this allows you to get a fairly quiet and efficient exhaust with a pleasant basque and a potential of up to 300+ forces. The inlet to the turbine, instead of the standard caterpillar, which begins to flatten when 180 g / s of air is consumed. Flowmeter ТТ 225 Fuel return and Bosch 550cc injectors Fuel pump of increased productivity Walbro 255, although here, for example, the native from cars with a 2.7T engine is also suitable Front-mounted intercooler with bypass-to-throttle transfer Removed all ecology systems such as kata and second probe and secondary air supply systems. Actually, after manufacturing and assembling the entire kit, I set up the engine control program. I programmatically disabled the diagnostics of the catalyst and the second probe, diagnostics of the secondary air system, diagnostics of the gas tank purge system (there is one on the Americans) and then the electric tensioner of the inter-shaft chain would be replaced with a mechanical one, and the diagnostics and operation of the electric one were turned off. The machine is configured for 280-290 forces. With such typical settings, a trip to the stand is not necessary and always remains at the discretion of the owner, because the power received can be determined by the air consumed, the ignition angle and the dynamics of acceleration. Such projects should be limited in torque due to the weakness of the native connecting rods - that is why there is no boost in boost.