Audi A8 2002 3.0 TDI quattro

Audi A8 2002 3.0 diesel description

Sedan Audi A8 2002 3.0 TDI quattro has been produced from July, 2004 to September, 2007. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 233 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 450 Nm (Newton metres) on 1400 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 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 290 000 and 490 000 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 
The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. This Audi A8 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8.2 litres.

Audi A8 2002 3.0 TDI quattro has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
Audi A8 2002 3.0 TDI quattro accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 243 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Audi A8 2002 3.0 TDI quattro fuel consumption is 8.4 litres per 100km (11.9 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Audi A8 2002 - 2007 version, city fuel economy - 12 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 90 litres or 23.78 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1060 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1400 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Audi real everyday fuel consumption is 8.9 litres per 100 km, which is 6% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Audi A8 fuel consumption.