The diesel engines were one of the strongest engines and they could stand a good beating. The lineup started with a small size 3.0L V6 TDI, 4.2L V8 TDI, and the biggest was the 6.0L V12 TDI. The V12 was the biggest diesel engine inserted in a production vehicle ever. Cars with this engine are rare because not many were sold.
A long list of common problems of the 4.2l V8 Audi may not sound positive, yet there’s no need to be worried as long as you have proper regular maintenance. Once you care about your engine, it will likely save you from significant issues. Below are some tips for maintaining a healthy Audi 4.2 engine. Highly pay attention to the oil level.
If your Audi holds up for 5 years and 200K miles you may have enough money in there to buy your next car with cash. jtsanders August 19, 2009, 9:49pm 7. Change fluids at least as often as the manufacturer recommends. This includes brake fluid, coolant, and transmission fluid as well as engine oil.

It still has the original rear brake pads and no suspension parts have been changed. Also it does not consume oil between the 10K intervals. With proper maintenance, the modern VW TDI's should last well beyond 300-400K as it's proven by many members of this forum.

A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion - How many miles can an Audi engine last? - I know this depends on a lot of factors and high-mileage seems to be a relative term in the forums. I ask the question because my 01 A6 2.8L has 215k on it. I bought it at 213k because it's super clean, was in my price range and runs great as
rlsands1997. • 10 yr. ago. 31,000 isn't too much at all. Usually when Audi's get in the 70-80k range you have a lot of maintenance like timing belts, but 30 should definitely be fine. When people try buying a 2000 a6 with 130k miles for $3500 off Craigslist, that's when you have to expect a clunker in no time. ttebow. BMW X3 vs. Audi Q5. BMW’s X3 was the first premium compact SUV, and Audi followed suit with its Q5 model in 2008, both of these models lead their manufacturers’ SUV sales figures. The Audi Q5 can last between 150,000 – 200,000 miles or 10 – 13 years, which is on par with the projected lifespan of the X3. According to RepairPal’s website: uXEX.
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