Audi A6 2008 allroad quattro 3.0 TDI (Allroad)

Audi A6 2008 3.0 diesel description

Estate car / wagon Audi A6 2008 allroad quattro 3.0 TDI has been produced from October, 2008 to January, 2012. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 240 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 500 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and VGT turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 310 000 and 520 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Audi A6 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.2 litres.

Audi A6 2008 allroad quattro 3.0 TDI has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Audi A6 2008 allroad quattro 3.0 TDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 233 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Audi A6 2008 allroad quattro 3.0 TDI fuel consumption is 7.2 litres per 100km (13.9 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Audi A6 2008 - 2012 version, city fuel economy - 9.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1100 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1340 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Audi real everyday fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100 km, which is 11% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Audi A6 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Audi A6 version with automatic gearbox (Audi A6 2008 allroad quattro 3.0 TDI AT 4x4) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 7.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 8.8 litres per 100 km.
Audi A6 2008

Audi A6 2008 allroad quattro 3.0 TDI technical data

Model: Audi A6 allroad quattro 3.0 TDI
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2008. October ... 2012. January 
Engine: 2967 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 189 g/km
Power: 240 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 500 NM ON 1500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 233 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.2 (combined) 9.4 (urban) 5.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8 l/100km (29.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.93m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.52m (height)
Turning diameter: 12 meters
Trunk capacity: 560 litres
Gross weight: 2495 kg

Audi A6 2008 allroad quattro 3.0 TDI engine CCWA

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2967 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 83 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 91.4 mm
Compression ratio 17 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

Audi A6 2008 allroad quattro 3.0 TDI oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 7.2 litres (7.6 quarts)
Power 240 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 500 NM ON 1500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2007
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Audi A4 Audi A5 Audi Q5

All Audi A6 estate car [2008 - 2012] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Audi A6 2008 allroad quattro 2.7 TDI 4x4 2.7 Diesel 190 HP 7.6 l/100km Automatic (6)
Audi A6 2008 allroad quattro 3.0 TFSI 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds
Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.0 Petrol 290 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (6)
Audi A6 2008 allroad quattro 3.0 TDI 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (240 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version
Only version with manual transmission

3.0 Diesel 240 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6)
Audi A6 2008 allroad quattro 3.0 TDI 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (240 HP)

3.0 Diesel 240 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (6)
Audi A6 2008 allroad quattro 4.2 FSI 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds

4.2 Petrol 350 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (6)
Audi A6 2008 reviews
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