Audi A8 3.0TDI after 30K and 6 years, noisy engine ?We carried out inspection for warranty company

[@obiwankenobi8506]

Man how the mighty 3.0 TDi has fallen. I have a A5 3.0 Tdi with the CCWA engine and it still works like a charm. Sad to see how much the quality has dropped on these engines.

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

VAG isn't great sadly, they've really dropped the ball

[@lui8104]

i got an A6 3.0 TDI from 2008, it was brand new, it has bit more than 250 k KM and you have to believe me, I have never had to do any type of repair other than routine maintenance due to normal wear and tear. I just had to change EGR valve 3 years ago, a small pipe of the coolant and recently i changed all the silent block on front axle; these were the only extraordinary (for me) interventions. If you see the car internally it is like new, nothing has been worn out and on the body it has only a few marks that only I know

[@gingerdude94]

The workshop looks amazing, great job.

[@abdelweilidegger]

Wish you had a Vag Technic garage in Switzerland, your knowledge and work are remarquable 👍🏻

[@chrischriss6276]

There are best mechanics in Europe in Switzerland

[@abdelweilidegger]

@@chrischriss6276 where in Switzerland ? 😂 there are none capable of such work and I know a lot about « Audi Spezialist » they don’t even capable to diagnose car properly….

[@Cef3axon1]

We all need to realize that these guys are doing great job and probaly living good because of good job. How to make good job even better? Answer is videos like this. I dont believe this is crucial for engine because I see a lot of cars with 3.0 TDI's (2018+) with more than 200000km's and still running smooth.

[@Jdoe12]

Some of the best content coming from this channel on Audi engines. As an owner of a 2014 TDI with 125K miles I can at least be confident in knowing what to listen for when things start to go wrong. It’s so unfortunate because this engine is such a joy to drive. But coming from VW in my early days you come to learn to live with some of the quirky aspects of German car ownership. Thanks guys for putting out great content ❤. Need to see more updates on your Allroad. Can’t wait!

[@paulhutchins6019]

Appalling use of poor quality materials and Audi must be aware of this problem, but still persist in this farce of oil pressure reduction which contributes to rapid wear, especially at that kind of mileage 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@The_Noticer.]

i consider bmw/audi/mercedes to be lease cars. you buy a honda/toyota... these cars are nice if they work, but unfortunately, reliability and ease of maintenance werent on the top of the list when they designed them.

[@fulvioplatania3091]

@@jabberwockytdi8901when the cats will fly…

[@bat33.12]

VAG EA888 motor has had an issue with cracking plastic housings on water pump - stat housing for years. They make an upgraded part that is sold as a replacement for the stock version but still carried on fitting the sub standard original. Mine failed at 18k on my 3yr old Golf R just out of warranty. At work we had some grass cutting strimmers on test from a large manufacturer and they inspected them weekly. As it's commercial use it's much tougher on wear a month is like a year for home use. The engineer after a period of time was asking about gearbox failure, they were still fine, at which point he said they will change to a less robust plastic as they were too strong! Designed to fail to keep you buying more 🙄

[@svitulo]

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[@boerieza]

The ticking is the clock running out on the mechanical warranty :D On my 3.0 supercharged SQ5 the ticking noises are a constant concern because you never know when those timing chain guides give way. Thanks for your videos dude! Kia Ora from New Zealand!

[@VAGTechnic]

😂

[@BenThomas089]

That’s bad? What year sq5

[@TheDarkhorse82]

Over 200,000km on my old 3.0t S4, guides were fine, mine was also stage2+.. Use Motul 5100 5w40, change oil more than recommended.. also from nz

[@The_Noticer.]

​@@TheDarkhorse82 previous results are not a guarantee. As you know what they did with the oil pressure...

[@willlitchfield4735]

30,000 km and it’s wearing out, wow. I have a 2006 Touareg 3.0 tdi with 336,000 km and still going strong! Love the car but with the problems the new ones have I’ll give them a miss!

[@Gm-pe4te]

Great video! Would love to see a video of Audis/Engines you would recommend buying. Which ones are less likely to have major,expensive issues 😊

[@alpinab14]

Absolutely love and appreciate these vids like you wouldn't believe , yes I know things have got crazy expensive but this is more learning about the engineering side of things for me and learning about the differences not only between different brands like audi bmw mercedes and toyota ect but it's also about learning about petrol vs diesel , probably that are caused by egr , dpf , oil dilution ect I understand but what is causing these issues that are not related to all the emissions stuff ? That's what's got me puzzled

[@florinm2052]

30k miles in 6 years? That means 5k miles per year. This can mean the owner has driven this car only short distances, only in town, with lower engine speed, and he changed the oil after the seller recommendation ( 20K miles? 30000 Km?). Garanty after 6 years?. People buy A8 only to show up in town, but this car need to be used properly. Long distances, proper engine speed, proper motor temperature. I wonder if you can read how many time this motor had the right temperature? In my opinion i think you send the wrong mesage. Is nothing wrong with the engine, is something wrong with the user...

[@zSkandal]

You are partly right. The biggest problem is the oilpressure and the EGR. Low Oil pressure leads to loose timing chain and the EGR is the biggest fraud on the costumer. But its a regulatory issue ! We wouldnt need freaking EGR if it wasnt for this climate change brainwashed idiots implementing thise rules !!

[@justso1823]

Either way the engine shouldn't be failing regardless of mileage

[@timessix8434]

At 10:51 you really caught the noise…. Nice video, thanks a lot!

[@JamesAllen300]

Land Rover have done the same with their TDV6 and SDV6. It's an oil pressure issue to help with lowering emissions. More and more manaufacturers are doing this so VAG aren't on their own!!

[@mickeypopa]

They're on the right path though, ruined and seized up engines make zero emissions! 🤣

[@thewaywardgrape3838]

I have a 2014 XF-S with the V6 Diesel - it's at 207k miles and has had no issues.

[@DryUrEyesMate]

This Channel has helped me out so much that I will never by another Audi again lol

[@Salmon_Rush_Die]

I love your videos. I wish you'd make more, but understand it is loads of extra work, & it seems you are already burning at both ends. I know your clients greatly appreciate your fantastic work & attention to detail.

[@raycollington4310]

Given that European Audi, VW, Bentley and other brand engines are made in the same plant in Hungary, are all these type of issues spread across the other brand engines. All the manufacturing plant buildings have "Audi" written on them. Good video, thank you.

[@Evo836]

Nice to see you back as I was missing my fix of Vag work.

[@AnthonyGriz]

Definitely a helpful video Tomas. Thank you! I have been considering whether to purchase an A8 TDI or S8 4.0T during the next few months. After watching you pull down a relatively modern TDI with only 30K miles / 50K kilometres, with that level of damage, I was not impressed. For older generation petrol engines that would be a great run in period, whilst older gen diesels would be comfortably twice that. Am definitely considering the 2015-2018 S8 or S8 Plus instead of the TDI now.

[@brendonsullivan3354]

I had a A3 1.6tdi 2015 and it was a fantastic engine. I looked after it and got a Q2 last year but petrol.

[@snapdragogon69]

For anyone wondering how to spot a Gen3 instantly, look at 1:44 - all the cross hatching and ribs on the black plastic intake manifold is a Gen3. Gen2 is smooth and just has several lines in the crook.

[@robertasviskupaitis9195]

wherever you got the music from you got my EARS HAPPY :D love your content!

[@utensil999]

Im loving tbe low level comedy from you, cracks me up😂

[@pgasper1]

I like watching your videos! There are so many details in them! I have a CTBA engine in my A8. Does it also have camshaft issues like this one here? Thanks 😊

[@stephenward8707]

Great video, keep up all your hard work...I'm sure Audi 's will 😮😮😮

[@94mikyyy]

I have 2017 audi a5 2.0tdi and in 110 000 miles it had around 9000 worth of repairs, luckily i had extended warranty. Most recennt one was adblue 3500 plus they had to give me courtsey car for which they paid around 2000 in 14 days. Fair to say never buying an audi without comperhensive warranty. I feel bad for the guy buying it off me.

[@JoeHarper-li9dv]

Love your channel lads.every time I see an audi now I think big bill coming 😂

[@tonymcnamara9368]

I wouldn't trust a full service history, it all depends if the work has actually been completed. Seen where oil filters/air filters etc haven't been replaced, yet the service records are upto date.

[@antonpandoursky9790]

And diesels used to last longer than gasoline engines!I guess this is a myth for the history books😁Nice video and also good for the owner that the warranty and Audi stepped in covering for him🙂

[@samsont88]

they still do... just they're more complex when it comes time to fix.

[@stephengreen9663]

Love this channel ❤

[@peterarries7879]

Great content as always 👌

[@andyparsley3744]

1 thing I have learnt from your videos is be very careful when buying Audi

[@garyverster1099]

Everyone complaining about emissions target, do other manufacturers have these same failures?

[@Alfa317Planet5]

Have to listen to my engine. 67T km. Any same troubles with DDVE engines, built 2019? Have noticed that camshafts covers are made of plastic. My made of aluminium and produced in Hungary. Greetings from Germany!

[@superbadiii4856]

Where are you based. Great work. Also I have this engine gulp. Under warranty. I’m paranoid always listening to the engine lol. Runs great btw and is under warranty. Touch wood all stays smooth.

[@cabottaxi]

What an absolute disgrace. A 67 plate low mileage Audi with engine problems already. Audi UK ought to step in and take steps to repair this.

[@proudpureblood.9847]

Love the content I just wish you had more time to be able to produce more.

[@gabriel_13the]

Is this the EA839? I can't find a specific picture with the timing for this one

[@Spy0nu]

Thin old oil, hard accelerations on cold engine do this kind of damage on an engine. On my 3.0TDI, at cold start, only after 2mins the oil starts to show up on the cam if you look trought oil cap so let it idle for at least 3-5mins before start. Mine has 261.000km and runs great but I change the oil every 6000km.

[@RealWheelDrive39]

Idle = low revs = low oil pressure :D but for real now, its quite literally raining water inside a cold engine so I wouldnt advise leaving it idling that long although it probably doesnt do anyhting too bad to the engine either.. if your engine runs great its most likely due to the short oil change interval to be honest.

[@colinkensley]

Lowest oil pressure at idle

[@Spy0nu]

@@RealWheelDrive39 I don't know, I would not rev it cold, @VAG technic, an opinion on this?

[@xcofcd]

Depends on the engine. These modern engines restrict oil pressure so much, that it can better to drive it instantly than letting it idle. Mercedes had engines that self destucted if you let them warm up at idle...

[@RealWheelDrive39]

@@Spy0nu Not saying to rev it.. but idling isnt good either. Around 1500rpm (so normal slow cruising rpm) is the best because these modern engines especially diesels just cant heat up on idle and their oil pressures are already set low (more oil = more friction = higher emissions = higher tax = higher cost = less people buying :DD)

[@paulgilliland2992]

It’s really difficult to hear the camshaft noise and differentiate between the injectors . It sounds complicated normal but I’m a BMW driver so totally used to that.

[@johnjohn8836]

Audi used to be good quality, but over the last 10-15 years that has massively changed. The TFSI engine was a nightmare and now these

[@miceinoz1181]

So this indicates to me that anyone who buys a new Audi with this engine should have the oil pressure mapping done as soon as possible?

[@ANDY-we7mr]

Just subscribed to your channel 😊 what diagnostic tool fo you use

[@catsmr]

Nice work!

[@rmbossvr6]

My S6 3.0 tdi 2020 with engine code DEWA just give up. 59k miles and engine just died. Audi diagnoses ? Faulty injector cause hydro lock on cylinder and bend conrode ! I know this is just an excuse to lack of oil changes, lack of oil pressure, lack of free air flow due to clogged intake and dpf etc… these engines are ticking bombs due to emissions target

[@JordzyBrev]

This is why German engineering sucks

[@rmbossvr6]

The design is good. But the software and all the eco friendly mods are killing it !

[@JordzyBrev]

@@rmbossvr6 majority of the newish diesel engines fail, even the rs cars have issues, just poor design

[@RealWheelDrive39]

@@JordzyBrev Nothing to do with German engineering and everything to do with German socialist "green" politics.. the engineers job is to make an engine around these often stupid regulations and make them at a competitive price, they only have to last while under warranty while the first (most likely a business through leasing) owner has it. After that they dont care about the 2nd to 15th owner :D

[@enginedoc5988]

Quite early. Did it break the rod?

[@kneesparks]

I've a 2018 C7.5 BiTDi 235kw 3.0. Would this be subject to the low oil pressure maps from Audi?

[@geoffwalker7530]

What a great advert for Toyota 🤣

[@MyJarrus]

This is why Toyota doesn't need to advertise

[@GhostLead65]

Exactly.

[@garymurphy5133]

pity there do not have a range of sportier cars then.

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

Don't be too smug, they're producing rubbish too.

[@andrewmooreandrewrmoore7615]

Aren't they all now?

[@mgalev257]

Hey man, love your videos keep it up! I was wondering if the same issues were present in engines with code CVUA. These are the 3.0 BiTDIs from 2016-2018 and I've been looking to buy one since last year, but the issues I see get me quite worried for the condition I'll get it at 80+ k miles.

[@stephentoby8750]

Is this the same in engine in my 2017 q7?? 😢😢😢

[@CommieGIR]

Its funny because even its brother the CATA seems to have less issues.

[@raycollington4310]

Are there any options for engine oil brand and specification or wear reducing additives that could help protect the premature wear that's going on in these engines. Maybe owners could take some action before the death rattle occurs. Im thinking a higher viscosity or the like.

[@mickeypopa]

Audi's planned obsolescence worked a little bit too good in this case. I'm sure the new cams will last just long enough for warranty to expire. 👌

[@agrubera75]

Audi needs a lawsuit in EU+UK to get these 3.0tdi engines sorted

[@liniuxs]

I assume 2nd gen 3.0 tdi are more realible than 3rd gen? I got A5 8TA with 260k km and still runs fine with very minimal chain rattle at cold start for few seconds.

[@Andrei9thouzen]

Is the 2016 CZVF 3.0 tdi engine affected? 140kw, 211000 km. Im getting 5.7L/100km if i go really eco.....

[@timmitchell248]

How are the latest EVO 3 versions, like DPXA? Am thinking of getting a 2021MY Q7 just to get the latest enginer revision in the hope some of these issues have been resolved?

[@PaneraiTravel]

Is the 2019 A6 2.0 tdi or 2.0 tfsi a good engine in your opinion? I have had my 2007 A6 3.0 tdi ASB engine for 15 years (no isues) and fancy a change but I have been really put off on the newer 3.0 tdi's by all your excellent information. Thanks!

[@stevenbolik2343]

2.0 TDI ....best engine is from C6 around 2011 on code CAHA ..... standard 170bhp going up on stage 1 around 210-215 and more torque so engine is solid and drives really flexible..... .

[@aminkhan1292]

How are the Audi 4.0t engines in terms of reliability, I know there's the oil screen TSB but apart from that how are they and what are the commonly come in for

[@teemuheinonen1223]

Been looking for 2010 -> A6/A7 with 3.0TDi, wondering what year model and engine code I should look for to get the best reliability 🤔

[@dan7rex]

Is there any more info on the oil pressure remap? I have a CRT engine, and I'd love to get it done, but I'm not in the UK or Europe

[@Martiizzer]

I can’t believe it 30k and so many issues. I had a 3.0 d3 where timing chain stretched at 135k miles but that was due to poor servicing etc still, Lasted 135k

[@deanandeden]

Do you think the S6 Diesel will fair any better as its got 10k service not long life? Mine is 3 years old in June 28k on the clock

[@benfilipiuc8627]

What's your opinion on a8 d4 4.2tdi with 385bhp? As you said you didn't had a good feedback on tdi.

[@damienmcgettrick4399]

Can you advise / recommendwhat age && Audi engine codes to avoid ? You mentioned 2014 on as being scrap & your videos show this - big money car with 30k needing yk spend A7 on the shirt list but might be 2012, 2013 so engine codes that are good & bad I hve 2.0 Passat B8 2.0 Tdi 150bhp CRLB cpde. Anything to worry about on them ? Interested in upping the oil oressure

[@Eagle8800]

Sadly I HAVE THE SAME ENGINE CODE with same noise (not as bad .. yet) .. still have platinum warranty from the deales, which should cover this. What would you sugest to do? :(

[@VAGTechnic]

Get it done asap

[@Mattsts4]

I’ll have a 2012 3 L by turbo do they suffer from the same problem? CGQB engine code.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

While I know this is a different era but; The last time I thought about a diesel engine, I was about to lease a new 2002 VW Jetta TDi. In the end, I'm glad I leased a 1.8T instead.

[@MadAntz970]

I wish the owner all the best with the warranty company. Most are total sharks who will pull every trick and stunt not to pay out on any claim. Wording such ad fair wear and tear and betterment clauses normally allow them to decline most claims.

[@ErnasSernas-p8w]

A very good deterrent not buy VAG. I have passat 2.0tdi wiht DSG6 150MBT 2016 bought at 75k miles now is 140m..... knock on the wood no issues yet but at this mileage I now actually want to sell it

[@chuck77k]

It is known problem with camshaft on C7, as example. bayonet lock? Please show lock of the camshaft next time :)

[@nigelk780]

Does the current 200bhp 2.0 TDI 4 pot suffer from any of these VAG improvements like low oil pressure or mechanical redesign ?

[@aleksandarkaliski1172]

Hello, I have an Audi A5 B9 3.0TDI CSWB Quattro, when the engine is running while it is cold, I feel vibrations and a deep sound in the cabin, when I add a little gas, everything stops, after the engine warms up, it is calm, but in transition, when I add a little gas, I feel that roughness and deep sound, does anyone have experience with what it could be

[@1family473]

Everyone needs a workshop these days

[@rashaxxl1]

How is the 3.0 tfsi engine from the Audi Q7 60e compared to the 3.0tdi?

[@lavina58]

Nice job 😊🙌👍👌

[@gt7940]

Is the low oil pressure an issue for the sq7 tdi ?

[@coqulation]

I just bought 2007 all road with the 3.0 TDI, does this motor need any mods/upgrades like the oil mod?

[@olegk455]

No, you are golden with that vintage of a motor. Just make sure to change the oil before 10,000kms.

[@ToyotatechDK]

Hood opener is in the correct side….

[@VAGTechnic]

Tell That to Japan users 😀

[@ToyotatechDK]

@@VAGTechnic your steering wheel is on the wrong side giggle giggle 🤭 Greetings from 🇩🇰

[@zSkandal]

Its the first injektor just switch it its as good as new

[@seamusobrien3728]

Is this 3rd gen engine fitted to a D4 2017 3.0 tdi A8 262bhp?

[@mihaibranescu1744]

No, is 2rd gen.

[@frogfoot6218]

great vid again.....can i ask..do you ever get any sleep😂

[@bernarddalbeck2199]

I love the channel with great content and understand there’s no video without problems but I’m an Audi buyer on my 3rd 2L diesel which is my choice and never a problem but get the impression I’m lucky. Yes or No on my comment.

[@VAGTechnic]

I Have Audis looooong time never had issues 😀

[@markhancox5475]

Audi have now upgraded the parts from milk chocolate to dark chocolate 😂

[@freeman1352]

Are these 3.0 tdi any use at all?

[@fromabove1181]

My one does exactly same noise I think I need to bring it to you guys I still have warranty wich can cover up to 18k so lots of money to get the car fixed 😅

[@AN-vt3kl]

Does this problem persist on 2022- onwards 210 kw engines?

[@VAGTechnic]

Too soon to say

[@AN-vt3kl]

Thanks

[@Corsa15DT]

Can you tell us more about the 2.0 tdi engine, do they get bad from 2014 like the 3.0 tdu?

[@VAGTechnic]

They good unfortunately the typical dpf Adblue shajt

[@sharpknife153]

@@VAGTechnicand what about 2.0t TFSI with fsi+mpi, is it good? I haven’t seen videos about this engine on your channel. Specifically asking about DLHA engines on A6 c8

[@jsosic]

Did anyone actually have engine damage with CRT/DDV because of camshafts, or is it just a sound/comfort issue?

[@VAGTechnic]

Friends from Slovakia had few where the sprocket fell out

[@vespapa-and-mama]

@@VAGTechnicthat is only true for the bayonet mounted model that is very old and discontinued for some years already!

[@thewaywardgrape3838]

What TDI engine would you recommend for someone who actually needs a diesel?

[@VAGTechnic]

2.0tdi Passat 😀

[@tap2262]

You might be better off with an Audi A4 B8 2.0 Tdi or similar. I have it on good authority that VAG “optimizes” the manufacturing tolerances on many internal engine components, including attributes like plating and finishing on rod and main bearings. Porsche and Audi components are given the highest specs and they deteriorate rapidly as one moves onto down VAG market brands.

[@andykane9866]

Should I stay away from buying a 2015 a7 3.0tdi ?

[@VAGTechnic]

2 gen are good

[@danijelcar5184]

Great work for that inspection on A8 camshafts,i also drive 2014 A6 C7 2.0tdi ultra 190 hp lots off problems i had on that car also🤣 before i that i had a old 2005 A6 2.7 tdi that car was great an quality also it had over 350000km no problems i had it 8 years nowdays cars are not so good to old cars before 2010 ...🤔 Greetings from Mechanik from Croatia Zagreb City.😎👍

[@user-mj1pl8dz1g]

Koje si probleme imao?

[@danijelcar5184]

​@@user-mj1pl8dz1gPrvo problem je bio DPF nakon toga sam imao problem gubio je antifriz to je bio problem do hladnjaka u usisnoj grani,pa su počeli problemi sa S-tronic otišao mi je zamašnjak.....još uvijek ga vozim ali sve si mislim što če dalje bit sa kvarovima😂

[@russelhopkins545]

? Is what car do i buy ?????? Before i saw youre Chanel my desicion was a 21 cayenne hybrid ( 3 lit v6 gas engine ) now i realise these vag engines are crap , 2 Audi q7 same engine A im a german car lover , 911 a vw diesel daily thats Done 400,000 Kms ( only isue is age a rust ) I guess i must look at merc now ?

[@wacky7791]

does the amarok V6 suffer this?

[@michaelregalis]

I have an amarok v6 with this exact same noise. Not sure what it is, the other day stopped doing it when I was driving for some hours on the road, and now I hear it again…

[@garymurphy5133]

i watch another channel that only really works on R8`s and RS`s and S`s. They even get work from main dealers. They say unless the warrenty is a "OFFICIAL AUDI" warrenty its not worth the paper its written on. you have to argue to get any work done,if they do agree there is a limit to cost AND a limit to claims. all diagnostics to find the fault is paid by you. 1 guys claim was for a oil leak, they only paid for the seal!

[@keanMechanic]

Did you say the warranty company “did not “ approve the repair?

[@VAGTechnic]

Did

[@lifeslooker]

30k - 9k worth of work already? hope Audi not cutting corners...if the car had done 100k then I'd be sayin this is ok...not 30k miles...but whatever the outcome from the warranty company, this needs to be done...could the oil pressure ( or lack thereof ) be a factor?

[@laz820]

So if I was going to buy a Audi diesel. Which ones are safe

[@VAGTechnic]

New new or up to 15

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

I've subscribed

[@davidmccausland9063]

Super

[@Paul-bl2dk]

Hi, can you name the warranty company?

[@videoCxema]

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