Audi Q5 Mechanical Review

[@FR4NOx]

If your mechanic doesn’t use a broken toothbrush, find one who does. Words to live by.

[@speedkar99]

Good one

[@atenrok]

That's his brother's toothbrush ☝🏻

[@carpetkid04]

The only car reviews that really cover the most important bits, thanks for the great reviews dude!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. Mechanicals are important

[@HumbleBearcat]

I own a 2018 Q5 and here is my feedback from 5 year ownership (bought in Oct 2017): No Dipstick? There is a engine oil level display feature in the tablet and I find it very convenient. You can check even when driving. Also there is an engine cover that was not shown. Regarding ease of maintenance. For the oil change, the dealer and many people just use the dipstick hole to suck out the oil then fill the oil and change the filter which is super easy. I prefer the conventional way, drain & fill which is still easy too. Regarding the plastic oil drain plug, it has an O ring and you cannot overtighten because it will top after half turn same with the transmission drain & fill plugs. I just replace the transmission fluid. In this video, the 2nd plug he talked about is actually the fill plug which is the same part# as the separate drain plug. There are 3 canister filters inside the transmission which Audi does not recommend changing; only recommends changing the fluid which is easy. I did it at 33K by measuring how much I drained out and filled it with the exact amount of OEM DSG fluid using a $10 modified garden sprayer. Audi recommends changing the DSG transmission fluid @ 40K interval but since it's so easy, I plan on doing it every 20K from now on. I plan on changing the rear differential fluid which looks like an easy job just drain & fill. Fuel Economy: I get 25 city and 33 mpg on the freeway. Engine performance of the 2018 Q5: Even though the engine may look the same as the VW Tiguan but it's much more powerful @ 252 hp/273 lb/torque in Q5 vs 184 hp/221 lb/tq in Tiguan. The Q5 goes from 0-60 in only 5.8 seconds per Car & Driver(5.9 per Motor Trend) that's pretty hard to beat and it's also very smooth & torquey. 2022 Tiguan 0-60 is 9.1 seconds by Car & Driver. That is a day & night difference. The Q5 is very smooth & quiet; much more quieter than my wife's 2010 Golf 2.5 which is still running strong with 135K a very reliable and great car.

[@drakephifer]

Thank you for these updates and please keep them coming

[@sammyus2016]

Typical guy starting talking about horse power and 1-60 mph time😂😂😂 how about carbon build up on GDI engines, how about oil dropping lvl? How about all that plastics and tubes around engine which at some point start leaking like a rain 😂 how about transmission which often fail after 80k miles? 😂

[@HumbleBearcat]

@@sammyus2016 There's a 2019 Q5 with 200K miles on KZbin with immaculate condition. Go check it out for yourself .

[@joeyc1563]

@@tooltime9260okay boomer

[@siucbset]

Lease: Lease or Rent and do not Buy.

[@kclefthanded427]

I see leasing as long term renting than a sale because "no title, no sale"

[@speedkar99]

Rent

[@ch92594]

Totally agreed. My grandma had an 07 A4 cabrio that she adored for 177k miles since new but it started needing more and more repairs as it got up there in mileage. Finally convinced her to trade it for an 18 Q5 that she leased. She had a CEL for a small sensor problem (can’t remember specifically) not long after taking delivery and has talked about maybe just buying it after her lease is up next year. I love German cars but they’ve gotten TOO complicated. Hopefully will be able to convince her to just lease another one. Granted, regulations are partially to blame for the increasing complexity of modern cars, but the Germans seem to go overboard with it.

[@MrWalker1000]

What's the difference

[@alouisschafer7212]

Agreed. You wont believe how many cars here in Germany are not owned but leased.

[@andrewsmactips]

Back in my day the European car makers used to belittle the Japanese for being too plasticy, and overly complicated. Looks like the situation has now switched.

[@speedkar99]

Sure it has

[@rickscott5290]

Modern Toyotas and Hondas have lots of plastic parts too

[@jsun3117]

My 2016 Rav4 comes with a plastic plenum and had a plastic oil cap.

[@MrWalker1000]

I always thought Japanese cars were simple and with strong metals

[@Lucky8s]

@@jsun3117 I have never seen an oil cap not made of plastic. I think it's just how it is.

[@teleguy5699]

To me, a tried and true engine that has passed the test of time is a good thing. Merc, and BMW has come late to the 4 cyl turbo, but for VW/Audi, it's their workhorse.

[@jmyers2868]

I own a 2018 Q5 that now has 110000 trouble free miles. It’s dealer maintained except for oil changes, filters, and brakes that I do myself. No issues with this car at all.

[@alig2025]

How often do you change your oil? 15k intervals here in Aus, I was think i would change myself in the middle 7500km.

[@jmyers2868]

2018 Q5 Prestige here. 120K miles. Looks and drives like the day I bought it. It’s been a great car and i drive a lot. It now has a leaking motor mount and some minor seepage at the timing cover but doesn’t drip any oil. I do some oil changes, filters, and I do the brakes. Dealer takes care of the rest. German cars have to be maintained well but will last a long time if they are. I’ll buy another.

[@reelrocknrolla4251]

My 2018 has 39k miles. Dealer maintained (plus 5k oil change between service). Now have bad engine mounts, radiator, water pump and possible brown liquid in coolant...

[@ting12205]

You just made all the other car reviews like car commercials

[@speedkar99]

Haha that's one way to put it

[@YouWillNeverKnow]

expect savagegeese, love that channel.

[@YouWillNeverKnow]

@Rvqsx - Have you watched his channel? If so, you're talking out of your ass

[@JDMHaze]

because they are lol

[@peterrestaino7047]

outstanding. no not the car you.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks

[@pkocylowski]

I recently purchased 2018 Prestige with warm and cold weather package. It is my fourth Audi (first with a 4 cyl) and I love it to the moon. I love your detailed review. It will help in the future to figure out where the stuff is before I will have to get my hands dirty to find thing around the engine compartment. Thank you for dedicating your time to do this!

[@speedkar99]

You are welcome. How has yours held up, any issues?

[@pkocylowski]

@@speedkar99 it has 18k miles and so far so good with the exception from harsh downshift from 2nd to the 1st gear right when you are about to get to complete stop. Also, brake pedal squeaks and looks like a lot of folks had same problem and replacing brake booster by dealership under the warranty fixed the problem. Other than that it is a very lovely and quiet car.

[@teddyruxpin3811]

@@speedkar99 I also have the 2018 Q5 prestige. It comes with auto lane keep and auto emergency braking. 65k miles, no issues at all yet.

[@everyhandletaken]

“Dipstick sold separately for enthusiasts like us that like to check their oil”... dead. 😂😆

[@jimmytho5424]

Seem like they built to fail not to last.

[@tonys8243]

Euro rubbish...

[@chuckycheese84]

it should be a crime to build & sell a car with no dipstick

[@thecarexpert21]

Plastic oil pan and PLASTIC drain plug?! Recipe for disaster.

[@DashCamSerbia]

German engineering.

[@jeanc1622]

As someone who owns a car with one, its really not such a big deal. No need to torque the drain plug and the composite material is actually surprisingly strong

[@vj8452]

@@DashCamSerbia ford has it also

[@einfelder8262]

@@DashCamSerbia Because Serbia has such a strong engineering pedigree - not.

[@speedkar99]

I mean you aren't keeping the car past the warranty period right

[@jamsbong]

I got the previous gen of the Q5. It has less plastics. The intake manifold is cast aluminium and the oil pan and transmission pan are metals. The 2L 4cyl is fuel efficient but needs premium fuel and it is slowly accumulating carbon inside. I changed the oil at double interval rate of 5000miles. Even at 5K, the oil is pitch black, so the engine accumulates carbon very readily. At some point, I will have to open the intake hose prior to the manifold and spray the CRC carbon cleaner to somewhat clean the valves. Other than that, the car runs great. It has an excellent ride and the engine has lots of power. The steering feels very soft and easy to control and very direct. Most people complaint that it lacks feedback but that is not true at all. It has a very soft feedback. The steering whisper to you rather than shouts at you. Once you know how the car feels, it makes you wonder why other car companies don't do this.

[@speedkar99]

How has it held up repair wise?

[@jamsbong]

@@speedkar99 so far the car is only 4.5 years old. So no problems yet. Just regular maintenance like oil change, brake fluid flush and filter changes.

[@Devilacme]

I would also consider buying the older models. They still have that something the newer ones don't. But with the 3 liter engine of course.

[@cedr381]

I really like your mechanical reviews! It really helps diyers buy vehicles that are easy to work with. Keep it up! These reviews are 1000% more helpful than most “car reviews”. Please do more vehicles like suvs and minivans, it will help a lot of single parents and families pick the right vehicle and avoid expensive repairs. Thank you I hope you get more views and subscribers!

[@JurisKankalis]

Dude! I don't know about the rest of the videos, but I do know a fair bit about audis (just emerged from underneath one, an A6 quattro). The engine is not pushed forward "because it uses a symmetrical awd system" - the front axles connect to the front of the gear-box, in which the front diff lives. So the entire engine has to be in front of the front axles. "Symmetrical" is a Subie brand, and audi has never said that is has "symmetrical" by nature awd system, although the axles are equally long, that's true. Edited: the fuel pipe isn't "dangling". It's taking up movement and vibration differences from chassis to the engine. It's made ot two ply rubber with nylon wire reinforcement in the middle, and is probably the last thing that will cause problems in that engine bay. Edited: doesn't the entire engine placement, suspension, drive system separate VW (if you mean Tiguan, not Touareg) from audi? Only the front shocks? Also, comment on the engine ECU placement is kinda subjective. Merc has been placeing engine ecus on top of the V8 turbos and no one seems to notice. Remark about "not air suspension, which should be reasonable to service" is wrong. Air suspension is great if you know what you're doing and whom to give money for its parts - and whom not to. Why would you compare McPherson strut to multi-link and say it "pretty much gives the same steering feedback"? Suspension design has less to do with steering feedback than with road-holding, handling, behaving in corners, overs bumps, etc. The existance or absence of steering feedback has very little to do with what type of suspension design the manufacturer has chosen to go with. There is little steering feedback because larger and more comfortable audis regard themselves as required to have a smooth and plush feel, disconnected from the road. I don't think your comments about complexity to replace components of multi-link suspension hold water. Each on their own the links are easy and quite cheap (compare to some McPherson suspensions where the entire lower control arm, a giant piece, needs to be changes. If the audi's links are purchased from the right manufacturer, the rubber is high quality, the bushing size is large, and they wear extremely slowly - even despite most of the car's weight, ie, the engine, being placed on top of them. Edited: I'm through half of the video and the errors keep on piling up (first power goes to rear, then to the front?). Anyway, sorry - not gonna write any more, but if fact-checking in other videos is at this level, the credibility is lost.

[@HOCKEYPUCKS35]

It's true what your saying but to the average non car enthusiasts will never know. He's just looking at it from a pure mechanics ease and cost of work, not engineering and handling. He does have many facts wrong for sure and any true enthusiasts can spot them. There's a car for everyone. Want a cheap low maintenance numb handling car then buy a Toyota. Want a car that has superior handling and communicative steering then buy an Audi or BMW. There is no perfect vehicle like there is no perfect shoe. People's tastes and preferences vary from person to person.

[@teleguy5699]

Thank you for calling this guy out. I stopped watching after he said the engine is the same as in a VW. That's like saying if it's a 4 cyl, it's the same as a BMW.

[@pilotboy2612]

I'm a simple person: I see a speedkar99 review, I click.

[@speedkar99]

I like

[@jooky87]

Thanks for showing me how skin deep this economy barge really is. It’s mission in life is too maximize VW’s profits by looking as pretty and sophisticated as possible while being as cheap to make as can be.

[@speedkar99]

Agreed. It's quite controversial why they'd make something like this...over engineered but not last

[@vlatkomafija]

The suspension is aluminum, do you expect gold perhaps?!

[@jooky87]

@@vlatkomafija too much stamped steel

[@vlatkomafija]

@@jooky87 you've watched the wrong video

[@thetechlibrarian]

Exactly a lot of SUVs and trucks have that goal as well.

[@TheAnarchy1970]

Great review but don't let the 4 cylinder fool ya, that is the same motor that's in my A6 and the very reason I bought it. Much improved EA888 gen3 over the previous gen's. Most of the issues with the older generations were resolved in the gen3 and mated to the ZF 8 speed...oh yeah! I love the Q5 since they started using them in 2018 just sucks they changed to the 7 speed dual clutch tranny. But overall reliability on my A6 has been pretty good, bought it with 105k miles and now has 130k+ and still going strong. Biggest thing is to change the oil every 5k miles, NOT 10k. DI engines have way to many issues when you don't change the oil for that long a period.

[@fisephalnoxt]

What year is your A6? What model?

[@Shiusen]

"It comes with a timing chain to last the life of the engine, but this is a VW so who knows." LMAO

[@KKE1978]

I dont even have an audi but i sat here and watched the entire video. Good job bruh

[@MEMcB47]

I have a 2018 Q5 2.0 and the engine blew up at 20,100 miles (leaving us stranded. Audi replaced it (and the turbo) even though we were out of warranty on time basis by six months, so they didn’t have to. Grateful for that, but now realize why they tend to have some of these problems. Thanks to your EXCELLENT VIDEO; Seems like a lot of the design is forced change and not designed well from the ground up. My latest problem is Oil Pressure sensor gone bad (on new engine after 4K miles). $40 part and $1,250.00 to replace at the dealer (“difficult to get to and complex” according to service writer). I also bought a new Q7 in 2018 (realizing the Q5 was too small for long distance road trips). Q7 has been more reliable and is definitely more reliable, but it is a Prestige model, not Premium Plus. If I had it to do over again; I would have either traded the Q5 in, or sold it shortly before the warranty expired. In the future, I will probably lease for a period that includes ALL Factory Service and maintenance included; then turn it to Audi. They are making a lot of their profits on Service vs. New car sales; it is evident after you have owned one for 5 years. Once again GREAT VIDEO!!! Wondering if OIl Pressure sensors is a thorn in the side to many other Q5 owners.

[@speedkar99]

Glad it could help, sorry to hear of your story with the Q5

[@jamsbong]

How about doing a mechanical review of the BMW and Mercedes. Then compared them to Cadillac, Acura, Lexus.

[@minhpham27]

This car has a control arm for every dimension, including the 4th one.

[@speedkar99]

It's got 5 links because you want to restrict all dimensions except up and down over bumps Watch my multi-link suspension video for more on how it works

[@alouisschafer7212]

its not complicated at all to me Having a sophisticated suspension setup is very important.

[@nbdeagle]

Best in depth review I’ve seen. Thank you for diving deep into all the crucial parts of the vehicle and giving context on whether a design is good or bad. Very insightful 👍🏼

[@zvish7739]

Imagine building the engine with plastic oil pan to reduce mass but then going for an iron block instead of aluminium one xD

[@adrianguggisberg3656]

The cast iron block actually comes with a number of advantages. Making this block out of aluminium wouldn't really have much impact on its total weight, but it would be significantly bigger.

[@bikingmoments]

The suspension is where these luxury vehicles differ from economic models. I believe they can achieve better handling/comfort while cheap models often need to make a compromise. Sadly, added complexity often brings added repair cost in the long term.

[@speedkar99]

Agreed. But that's relatively cheap considering how much you pay

[@Gouthamreddy93]

The solenoids on the exhaust are for switching the cam profiles. theres a low and high lift cam lobe for each valve and the solennoid shifts the lobes along the Camshaft... so nothing to be "adjusted" per se.

[@kevinbarry71]

I love German engineers; they put the battery inside the cabin but the ECU out subject to the elements And engine heat

[@CTOInformation]

german aint got no new engineering anymore. no improvement lately.

[@hamsterama]

The battery is inside the cabin so you can hook up a hot plate to the battery. That way, you can cook your sauerbraten and knackwurst while driving.

[@speedkar99]

Ahhh

[@alouisschafer7212]

Modern German Engineering: Ok lets maximize profit while pretending to sell a premium car these fools will never know. Porsche is one of the few German brands I respect to this day because their cars don't suck!!!

[@n3o1986]

@@alouisschafer7212 isn't a Porsche Macan 2.0t pretty much the exact same as this Q5?

[@davidgammie1310]

I've been working for Audi in 23:10 Germany now for 25 years.This documentary is good but a bit critical i must say.Having owned the 1st generation Q5 and racked up miles upon miles woth no problems then switching to the new Audi Q5(yes built in Mexico)find that the Quality and standard is second to none. Bit confused as to why you mention that German cars are not reliable🫢I know many people that have well over 300,000 miles on clock and honestly engine,transsmition etc near perfect. As for ball joints,drive shafts,steering components, these cars will never wear out in this department.Rule no 1 when owning such prestige cars--KEEP THE SERVICING INTERVALS STRICT AND KEEP TO AN AUDI DEALER for the work,that way you won't run into any problems.Yes you pay more but if you're prepaired to buy an expensive car then you must be prepaired to keep up the maintenence costs👍

[@speedkar99]

The problem is when these cars get old the problems become more complex to repair and more expensive, that's when people give up or skimp and compounds the problem more.

[@davidgammie1310]

@@speedkar99 Like any car but these cars keep going going going going without any REAL BIG PROBLEMS.Maintenance is critical like with any man made object.

[@Ostsol]

Loved that savage intro. 😆 You've got the best reviews. It's really good to know what kind of failure points a vehicle has and how much of a pain it is to perform basic maintenance -- which translates to expense when you have to have a mechanic work on it.

[@speedkar99]

Haha thanks. I'd like to review more cars soon when the lockdown eases

[@briantii]

The oil is designed to be extracted from the top using an extractor. That’s what the “dipstick” cover is… an extraction port. The design is that you suck the oil out from the top and filter from the top. Never have to touch the bottom panels or get on the ground to change the oil. It’s actually the easiest design ever to change.

[@tuoitreomaha9096]

I watched all the ads for him. Thank you

[@speedkar99]

Thanks, I wonder if that helps

[@tuoitreomaha9096]

@@speedkar99 yeah you get pay more if we watch the whole ads clips

[@radiergummitv8838]

i really like the calm, neutral explaining going on!

[@5Siver]

Your unsatisfaction with this vehicle can be felt miles away :D

[@speedkar99]

Interesting that you get that vibe. I'm ok with the engine because it's basically the GTI. But why in a Q5? And the rest of it....well yeah... typical luxury German stuff

[@einfelder8262]

Yep. Can't hide his childish bias. Like criticising possible repair costs on twice as many ball joints and suspension bushes - obviously when you have 4 ball joints doing the work of two in a cheap car, they will last far longer than twice as long. Same for the multilink bushes - load sharing makes for much longer service life.

[@5Siver]

@@speedkar99 well it's mostly when you talk about all the plastic and the sound, which I agree should be better in such an expensive vehicle. Also my cousin has this one with the same engine and it keeps losing oil. The dealership's answer is that it is totally normal for this model :D

[@peglor]

Skodas are the only brand where you can even get close to getting value for money from the VW group. It's all the same parts, apart from the 4WD system, which is haldex on small Audis and just about everything else in the VAG, but a proper permanent 4WD on bigger Audis like this one, Including Torsen differentials on some of the really expensive models. Haldex is cheaper and better off road because of the lack of centre differential, but not as good on track.

[@ellasOLE22]

@@speedkar99 why do you dis the EA888? It's a fantastic 4 Cyl that's been moulded in gen 3 spec to be spectacular. I dont think you Americans get the gen 3 motor though. It's got duel injection, and someone here in Australia is pushing 415kw from it on stock block rods and pistons.....get that outta your shitbox Rav 4 Toyota 4 Cyl.... The EA888 has served VAG well for many years and the timing chain issues have been sorted with the that new tensioner.

[@Dragon-yw4xw]

using the same engine across all cars is actually making repair easier.

[@ellasOLE22]

And cheaper parts across the board. Not to mention there is nothing wrong with the EA888. It's a great engine and has lots of power potential. Same engine as the golf R/Audi S3.

[@electricmotorsandengines1075]

Hi that sensor at 2:31 is a charge air pressure and temperature sensor not a MAF sensor The injectors in direct injection engine are also noisy causing noticeable ticking

[@randyte7629]

Where’s the MAF sensor then?

[@ZZ-oi8pj]

It is very painful for me to follow an Audi in a traffic jam, the LED tail light is too bright and their exhaust gas is blue。🤷‍♂️

[@speedkar99]

Agreed

[@gophop]

lol @ the oil burning jab

[@peterscheer3295]

This was super interesting... to learn about the vehicle.. I just bought a 2015 TDI.. with 8spd trans its got major torque and I just love the way it drives.. I agree with the engine comments.. it sounds a bit light weight.. I test drove a 2016 Q3 , yes there was nothing really special about the engine sound or performance for a luxury car.. great videos, concise and informative..

[@Dcc357]

I do like how smooth these 4 cylinders idle though thanks to those balance shafts and iron block. Seriously, these vibrate less than the Mercedes 4 cylinders I'm around. Unfortunately, way earlier EA888 engines chewed through balance shafts thanks to a little screen filter.

[@autotechnikertt]

hey @ 15:37 that is the AWD module it is attached to a small transfer case with clutches in it , the parking prawl is inside the transmision section

[@ssudarso]

Super detailed excellent explanation. I am wondering whether or not fluid for rear axle require regular changes ? Anyone would share the knowledge ? Thks !

[@speedkar99]

Yes most differentials require fluid change

[@HumbleBearcat]

Doesn't look too hard. Just drain & fill. Just make sure (1) try to loosen the fill bolt first before you loosen the drain; (2) use the factory fluid and fill with the same quantity that came out.

[@bobchan1666]

Looking at it, it's not meant to be maintained. Once the lease term is up, drive em' back to the dealer , drop off the keys and pick up another one.

[@speedkar99]

Yep that's how they are made. I wonder who's taking the hit on these when resale is so low

[@freesoul4074]

@@speedkar99 some1 who doesn't watch channels like yours :D

[@vlatkomafija]

Wtf are you talking about?!?! These cars in europe sell for more than 10 years, they are super reliable, hold their value well and need only regular servicing. If its complex doesnt mean its not reliable

[@bobchan1666]

@@vlatkomafijaI completely agree from a European standpoint, but here in North America, parts are expensive (duty+shipping) and with fewer mechanics specialising in European imports. One big disadvantage we don't have is diesel engine option. Those engines are super reliable.

[@mariancapraru7809]

The engine is evo3b or evo4? Is38 turbo? What dsg type? Thanks.

[@xTheDevilsOwnx]

What the hell? No use of your brothers old shirt! Great vid man, Thank you!

[@speedkar99]

This wasn't a dirty video

[@ejford5083]

One of the best cars I’ve ever owned. Does everything really good. 2018 with 108K miles. Been in the shop 4 times. One for a recall, one for AC vent motor, one for passenger door lock, and one for a leaking oil pan. The leaking oil pan did get me flustered. Plastic oil pan???? (They do have aftermarket metal pans) removal requires front sub frame dropped and a new laser alignment done. This was an expensive repair. Unbelievably my extended warranty (until 185K from Olive) covered it.

[@speedkar99]

3.2 or 2.0 engine?

[@ridinmontana4k554]

Lease only. A complete money pit for an intended long-term owner. It's sad to see how so many modern cars have gone to a "use it until it dies, then buy a new one" design. For the hell of it, I was looking at this 2021 Chevy Trailblazer, and when I popped the hood, I could have sworn I was looking at a motorcycle engine. 1.3 liter turbo 3-cyl matted to a 9-speed auto. May as well use your money to start a fire.

[@berniefranks4876]

I would love to see a review of the 3.0 Turbo. Audi oil is intended to be changed on top of the engine with an oil extractor. No need to go under the cars anymore. Took me 8 years of Audi ownership to finally come to terms with oil extraction. In my experience, these cars have minor annoying issues up until 100k to 150k miles and then turn to junk.

[@austinformedude]

Yup. At the dealer I worked at we would suck it from the top. Also that dip stick tube hole is for the dealer tech. You can manually measure that way and don't have to wait for the car tyo warm up and run its routine. Way faster.

[@speedkar99]

So how is it measured? With a universal dipstick?

[@speedkar99]

Good to know

[@robertficek7586]

You misspelled km as miles 😂

[@Mercer1012]

@@robertficek7586 We use the correct measurements here in the US. Thanks though.

[@stayer85]

A already done 190000km / 115000 miles on Q5 FY .Only driveshaft support bearing failure at this milage

[@speedkar99]

Good to hear back! What year?

[@stayer85]

@@speedkar99 2019 2 liter diesel

[@garysgarage3669]

Great video! My friend loves Audi's and BMW. He also love working on cars which his does constantly.

[@vz5835]

The best 2.0 4 cylinder engine on the market. Powerful, efficient and reliable.

[@Ferraridude13]

Would love to see a comparison with other similar VAG vehicles like the Tiguan and Macan

[@speedkar99]

I have a Tiguan video

[@briantii]

Great review and subscribed! We’re considering a Q7 which uses some similar stuff. I saw the 4 cylinder as being a potential plus since most things do look pretty easy to get to. I’d buy one, most of this stuff while it wears eventually probably won’t be a real problem until the 15+ year mark. That cross member under the trans didn’t look too hard to remove, but obviously I can’t see it as well as you can.

[@chuckycheese84]

The ultimate Mechanical review to one day see is that of a Rolls or Bentley

[@crescentandstarglory]

the same engine is used in my A6. it is notorious for chain tensioner and chain pad failures if you don't maintain well and don't use synthetic oil. pretty fuel-efficient and has enough pick-up.

[@speedkar99]

Yeah a good motor when working right. When it's sick so will your wallet

[@crescentandstarglory]

@@speedkar99 By the way, I truly like your videos. Thank you for the great content.

[@teleguy5699]

@@speedkar99 Your input is so biased it makes this review worthless. Thumbs down 👎

[@JasonLuther1]

@@teleguy5699 It's honest. not biased. This man is smart

[@davidgammie1310]

This Audi Q5 has no chain as it uses a BELT

[@mojorisin7371]

I wonder if you're one of the Mexican technicians who build these vehicles you're very knowledgeable and explain everything well ✌🏾🇺🇲

[@dman5849]

19:54 The radar sensors for many Audis are in the side mirror housings.

[@h.sapiens3404]

I can see he get 0$ from all his review ….. my respect for this master 🙏🏽

[@Nghiavovo]

Can you do a mech review of a palisade or a telluride?

[@speedkar99]

If I can get one

[@beniaminsg]

Best Mexico has to offer Epic, Please do Mercedes and BMW

[@speedkar99]

BMW engine teardown coming up

[@CTOInformation]

q5 or x3?

[@speedkar99]

None

[@Photostudioww]

Your saying mexico design and build it. That wrong info. But does that toothbrush come with the Audi.

[@speedkar99]

Mexico only manufactured these. The design is by VW

[@69firefight]

Can you do one for the Audi Q8? Great technical reviews!

[@TheMichaelJu]

This EA888 has cast iron block and aluminum head. I wonder what will roughly be the weight difference compared to BMW B48 2.0L twin turbo engine with aluminum block and head?

[@DIYDharma]

Hey, thanks for this. I've watched a few of your lexus/solara videos to help fix mine. But I have to say, I thought the 2018 engine is a newer one than the previous one which had issues with timing chain. I thought the 2018+ has more power than the previous one, and hopefully fixed the timing chain issue. I really like this in depth review of the mechanicals. Thanks for doing it. I've been on the fence between buying a 2018 Q5 and a Tesla model Y. It looks like transmission fluid change is a lot of work. And jacking it up just to brakes is not going to be easy either.

[@speedkar99]

Tesla's have their short comings too, especially such an old one. Be wise

[@enzodnaesposito]

Is it a German automaker thing to make everything complicated and complex?

[@speedkar99]

Yes

[@ZMO999]

Not bad, you can actually see what you work on and reach it!

[@speedkar99]

Not

[@vlatkomafija]

@@speedkar99 dude its so obvious you have a dislike for european cars and using the “complexity” as an excuse that they are unreliable. The q5 and q7 easily go over 300.000km in europe without the need to replace suspension components because they are meant to last.

[@thetechlibrarian]

Vlatko.R Well obviously it’s a different story in the cars home continent or immediate areas you’re going to have higher access to parts at a lower cost and also one of the bigger issues in the states is going to be labor costs for repairs is going to be lower.

[@SimonStrother]

This is the base engine for people who wanna lease. If you want special, get the supercharge V6. Audi is a business and has to cater to all kinds of buyers, not just the enthusiasts.

[@penzan]

what year is this Audi? Great review BTW, loved your attention to detail. Can. you also review the 2021 Audi q5 plugin?

[@speedkar99]

2020

[@Pygapascoe160]

Great walk around!👍

[@Devilacme]

Nice review! Is this standard model only offered with the 4-pot gasoline engine? I would expect it to have a V6 as well.

[@speedkar99]

They do have a V6. This is just the one that everyone can afford

[@mohammedalhosni7014]

you should include the trucks like f150, ram and chavy... that will be great.

[@speedkar99]

That would be a sweet comparison if I could find those!

[@janibeg3247]

I have a 2018 Q5 and found this video to be very interesting.

[@tankplays2478]

How has the reliability been thinking of getting one

[@louvendran7273]

Top video as always. Those are vehicles you only drive with motor plan. They will break down often once the mileage picks up over 150 000km. I would never waste my money with this type of suv. Its just a posh city cruiser. Greetings from Auckland.

[@speedkar99]

I don't know about posh. The interior has trims that remind me of decades old Jettas and Golfs

[@Devilacme]

I would like to see a new premium SUV that will last long without bigger issues. They're all build to last under 200k km nowadays.

[@vlatkomafija]

These q5 that are over 10 years old have over 300.000 km in europe, they sell like hotcakes and are reliable. The ride quality is excellent due to the complex suspension, and no it doesn’t brake

[@rkgsd]

VW now owns a majority share of Audi. That's why the guts contain VW parts. They also have large stakes in Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini and a few others. Those automakers caved in to economic survival pressures and VW (and Toyota) happen to be the two largest auto empires worldwide. Sign of the times.

[@sjb2471]

VW always (well for decades) owned the majority share of Audi...recently they acquired 100% of it.

[@rkan2]

You both actually have it a bit backwards... It is actually Porsche (SE - the hedge fund/family not really the automaker) who actually own Volkswagen AG (or over 50% of it). Volkswagen AG then owns Porsche AG along with the "car" brand and manufacturing of course.

[@triarii_00]

well the turbo was atleast layed out nice, even if the rest of the vehicle is a mess. can you review a Ford eco boost engine like on a Ranger or something?

[@speedkar99]

Yeah I'd like to take a look at domestic cars next

[@instasingingvids3529]

11:49 With a luxury car comes it’s cost Laughs in Lexus

[@JDMHaze]

me too lol on my 3rd Lexus lol

[@CHIB788]

What year is this Q5?

[@speedkar99]

2020

[@ericb950]

Not my kind of car, but great review as always, thanks.

[@speedkar99]

Me neither

[@MrEsmo7]

@@speedkar99 what is your kind of car, can I guess Toyota/Lexus? 😀

[@FezCaliph]

You're the best!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks!!

[@tcrutch65]

So glad I bought a 5 year extended bumper to bumper warranty

[@xerodarkgohst]

Very informative. Thank you. So... should I buy one?

[@arvindrangarajan]

Amazing work!! Gives us an idea if what we are getting into when buying the german brands. Can you do a review of 2016+ volvo xc90 please.

[@stocks4bt]

Can you do a review of a Saab 9-3 or Saab 900? I know they aren't made anymore but if you could do one I would appreciate it

[@speedkar99]

I can't find those anywhere.

[@ariellubonja7856]

Can you write the model year of the car? Cheers :)

[@speedkar99]

2020

[@alherrera9390]

It’s gotta be the best that Mexico has to offer. Sure. It’s gotta be the best that Audi has to certify for quality and saleable cars. We don’t live in a world represented by countries anymore, dude.

[@alexbodea8956]

Please consider in the next videos the lighting ( head lights, tail) sistem. In that Audi doesn't look cheap if something brokens.

[@speedkar99]

Did I not mention that? Or maybe I edited it out

[@thetechlibrarian]

Yeah even the led headlights are $450 per a side on my Toyota

[@johnmehaffey9953]

I used to love Audi and my daughter would love to be able to afford one but they have become too complicated and expensive to work on so as usual I’ve got a boring Toyota RAV4 and funnily enough my daughter has just got a Toyota as well

[@thetechlibrarian]

Same, I could of bought a 3 year old x3 or q5 for what I paid for 17 rav but that should tell you everything you need to know. Not to mention bmw projected repair costs over 10 years is 17,000 and Toyota’s is 5k that’s like 1600 a year vs 500

[@darylaarons6625]

This video should be titled, “Why I hate VAG products”.

[@speedkar99]

Did I hate too much on it?

[@teleguy5699]

To much of a troll review to watch. He gets so much wrong but all these BMW and Toyota fanboys are loving it.

[@peterv1602]

Excellent review. Please do one on a Lexus SUV in the near future.

[@speedkar99]

I'd love to get my hands on one

[@bigeein]

Fantastic information, thank you

[@hk07666]

Lots of rust proof parts, tons of room to work in the engine bay, uses a common engine so parts are cheap and easy to find. This car seems like it'll be very easy to fix up and service 20 years from now, unlike most other modern vehicles.

[@speedkar99]

Have you seen underneath? Not easy at all

[@hk07666]

@@speedkar99 I don't believe that having more bolts to remove makes it harder, I believe removing rusted bolts makes it harder. Most of the important bolts/parts underneath this vehicle are either made of a material that doesn't rust, or they're well protected from road salt.

[@vlatkomafija]

@@hk07666 excatly. These cars in europe some models are over 10 years old and show no rusting in suspension and are quite reliable actually.

[@rkan2]

Yeah - this doesn't look at all difficult to work on. Not the easiest either but comparing to Audi/VW more compact models there is a lot of access. The small engine helps of course.

[@sergei8337]

I absolutely love your videos.

[@dgurevich1]

Does it still have the timing chain tensioner that fails, causing the engine to destroy itself like early 2.0 TSI engines? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3LHhKx4h62ChtU Edit: I know someone who had a 2012 model. It had a 10 year warranty on the drivetrain, and he visited the shop nearly every month. When they started arguing with him over warranty repairs, he got rid of it and now drives a Kia Sportage. He couldn't be happier.

[@speedkar99]

Yep same engine

[@08carreragt]

Please do a 2018+ Accord 2.0T!

[@speedkar99]

Sure. Send me yours

[@GuvNick1]

You say it’s the same old engine that vw shoves in every car. But the Tiguan has 184 hp and the Q5 sits at 252 hp. I’d say they made a few changes.

[@Vtethers1314]

Literally more PSI from the turbo and that’s about it.

[@teleguy5699]

261 horses now. This engine is great btw.

[@teleguy5699]

@@Vtethers1314 to gain 80 plus horse? C'mon. The passive hybrid for one adds horsepower.

[@Vtethers1314]

@@teleguy5699 if you reference the Porsche Macan, Audi Q7, and various other VW products you’ll see they all have 252hp. Not all have the hybrid system. The Tiguan is the lowest of the low in tunes. Also you can stage one apr tune an EA888 gti from 240hp to 316hp via boost and timing tunes. So yes.

[@TWBrit65]

Did the TDi have a plastic sump? I had a company Golf Estate, called the All Track here in the US as a street mapping car in Italy. It had all the bells and whistles and a 1/4 ton camera rig on the roof. I was mapping the southern mountain region and it was up and down mountains with hundreds of switchbacks and the roads weren't the best. But that thing impressed the hell out of me. Not once did it feel anything but sure-footed, and never ever did I manage to induce any level of Brake Fade - which is a shock in that area. It had the DSG gearbox with the flappy paddles and I came away staggered with the ability of the car. The previous one I had not was a not so great version and had to have a new knock sensor. The Missus has started looking at a 2019 2wd Tiguan and after watching this, I'm cringing at the thought

[@rkan2]

Any Audi from the past 20 (or even 30) years is going to handle about the same if you make sure the suspension doesn't have any slacking parts. DSG you obviously only get from around 2005.

[@FlyingGentile]

Thats crazy. The thing is already complex soo why won't they choose not to add port along with direct injection

[@speedkar99]

Cost ?

[@FlyingGentile]

@@speedkar99 what about cost? Those vehicles are already pricey

[@roddydykes7053]

Any chance you’ll ever do a 2011+ Audi S3/4/5/6/7/or 8 breakdown? Curious on how well-built they are by your estimation.

[@rkan2]

The Audi A3/S3 is basically an MQB Golf with regular McPherson suspension. The rest are very similar to this.

[@veldosiaburroughs4948]

What year is the 🚗

[@speedkar99]

2020

[@MatrixDiscovery]

With any Audi, any mechanical issues would mean the engine has to come out.

[@speedkar99]

Labor intensive for no reason

[@hk07666]

That's debatable. In my old A6, the radiator swings open like a door, giving you more access to the front of the engine than any other car I've seen.

[@MatrixDiscovery]

@@hk07666 There are video's from The Car Wizard warning about the servicing on Audi. I would even say that Audi cars weren't meant to be serviced.

[@Arctice36]

@@MatrixDiscovery for any european car just look at fcp euro, never listen to a mechanic lol

[@Devilacme]

Not really. It always depends on the engine and the chassis. But it's true that often there is a V6, V8 or larger engine so it is a pain in the ass to service. Older ones are easier even with the V8 because the timing belt is in the front of the engine and there is not much else to do.

[@turboshottho]

the solenoids on the rear of the valve cover are for the variable valve lift .. it’s not electronic valve adjustment as these are maintenance free