Watch This Before Buying an Audi A4 B7 2005-2008

[@AutoMotivate]

Read this: The 1.8L and 2.0L Audi A4s from 2005-2008 actually have a timing belt. The 3.2L, 2.7L and the 3.0L V6s engines have a timing chain. The B8, however, all having timing chains besides the 2.0L TDI I4. Sorry for the confusion everyone!! The stretched chain was still an issue throughout the two models.

[@Juusovaljus]

2.0t 200hv has chain and 2.0t 220hv (Dtm edition) has belt

[@Cantfocvs]

Idk what the difference is between the engines but my 08 b7 has a timing chain not belt

[@richardnorman1158]

Mine is 2.0 tfsi and belt at front small chain at the back same as the 1.8

[@thisfool89]

​@@Cantfocvs does your engine say FSI or TSI?

[@Cantfocvs]

@thisfool89 TFSI, it was a 2008 a4 S Line. Since this comment ive actually sold that car, I have a 2024 cx30 now. From what I remember the a4 had a timing chain not belt

[@Beyerjohn283]

My 2007 A4, just hit 199,000mi today. I purchased the car at 180,000 mi with a ton of codes, most due to cam follower. Also needed cam chain tensioner. Did T-Belt too and PCV delete. Car works great I daily it and drive at least 50Mi each day. Just as an FYI, I purchased mine for 500$ USD. A killer deal for a running driving car with a few cam follower codes (Mine was the 0087 one)

[@Ooooooscar94]

Nice bro!! I bought mine crashed at 40k mil it now has 140k miles and running strong my favorite daily driver with a nice tune and test pipe. Sounds really good

[@ryanwebb468]

Spot on! on literally all of this. i'm at 220,000 miles and still going strong. Original clutch was just replaced 5000 miles ago. Pretty amazing if you ask me.

[@oscarorme3615]

What engine ?

[@TRDskeet]

Which model do you have?

[@ryanwebb468]

2.0t b7 a4

[@dannyhogan2554]

I have a 1.9 Audi A4 b7 she’s a dream have fuck all problems with her

[@Ooooooscar94]

That’s awesome !! I have 140k miles original clutch still hopefully it lasts to 200k

[@limesaviation2602]

I got a 06 A4 2.0t with 150,000 km and never had any problems except a problem with the seatbelt sound ringing even when the seatbelt is plugged in. Luckily it was a fairly easy and inexpensive fix!

[@AutoMotivate]

That would literally drive me insane!!!

[@uni0TH]

Literally the same car same thing, but mines 170,000 km, fixed it yesterday for cheap.

[@dominiccirone239]

Just bought one last week saving this for my future headaches 😫

[@goattbe111]

My first car. Mine had crazy 15 different areas of oil leaks and I blew the turbo going 30 mph on a hot day. Smoked out the whole street. Got mine at 212,000 miles and ended at 214,000 had the car like 6 months. Never knew anything about maintaining cars besides oil change

[@dominiccirone239]

@@goattbe111 mine running pretty healthy other then what I think is some chain rattle on start up just hit 140k caught my follower at the perfect time

[@game_train3020]

@@dominiccirone239 yooo whats your snap my Audi A4 Quattro 2006 is also around 145,000 miles

[@game_train3020]

@@dominiccirone239 how do I change the cam? Please help

[@nutrl]

@@dominiccirone239 congrats man I've had mine for a while now it is my first and only car in at 350km

[@shawnd567]

Bought a 2005.5 about 6 years ago. Normal maintenance items have been done. Had a cam chain tensioner fail and did the cam follower at the same time. Bought at 125k now has 205k. Recently picked up a 2008 Audi A4 s-line with 175k. For $1000. Blown cam follower, wrecked the fuel pump. Actually drove home just no power haha. Found most of the pieces and then a magnetic drain plug caught a few more. Car is still doing well after 10k miles.

[@tannercallaghantiktok3471]

just bought my 2006 audi a4 3.2L and it's been good so far. gas is good, fast and fun. Check engine light did come on but I believe it's because I was cleaning the MAF sensor so I think that's why but other then that it's amazing so far

[@beefysheep9538]

Was considering getting one. Any problems so far? Is 175k to high of mileage ?

[@xenith21]

This is incredibly helpful. I am going to go test drive a 06 Audi A4 T with 118k miles tomorrow evening, and these are all good questions to ask the owner, especially the cam follower. Really appreciate the knowledge.

[@sayless6634]

did you end up getting it?

[@xenith21]

@@sayless6634 unfortunately no, someone beat me to it. I did however find a 06 325i in excellent condition.

[@caseybellevue6098]

@@xenith21 price??

[@insaneiaq]

I'd add rear coolant flange to the list of common problems on the 2.0 B7 as well. Owned two of them, and both had the leaking flange issue crop up around the 85k mile mark.

[@albinandersson9454]

you helped me diagnose my dad's Audi A3 2.0 tfsi 07, we thought they were the fuel pump, now I know that it is pcv that is open

[@AutoMotivate]

That is exactly why I make these videos 🙏 I’m glad I could help out and good luck on replacing it!

[@roniarturo8935]

Thanks for the video! What can you say about the 3.0 ? I'm about to buy a 2005 but it's been sitting for 3 years and it has some misfire issues I'm thinking it's only spark plugs and coils Thanks for your help 👍

[@TheBFBomber]

I have B7 1.8t quattro avant, and i can say that its one of best cars, that you can get under 10k. Ofc depends where you live. Greetings from finland.

[@danielslaughter104]

Bought my 06 a4 2.0t for $1k. Ended up putting over 2k of work into it, and I do all of my own work. 3k-5k is a decent price for a 100k-150k mile b7 as of March of 2021.

[@rayj33]

was it FWD?

[@Jsnpags]

Got mine 4 months ago 77k miles for 5k. Loving it.

[@f.a3202]

@@rayj33 Front wheel drive

[@kk-kh2kk]

Brought an 08 with 153,000 miles for $2800 no problems except it used about a quart of oil a week any suggestions?

[@jayy402killz]

Got mine for 1800, after 6 months it got rod knock. Had a b6 for a couple years never had issues and would beat it lol. It’s a gamble with these cars I feel like.

[@Strange_Brew]

Cam followers are cheap on eBay and easy to install. I Keep an extra one in the trunk. That and the timing belts are the most important to maintain the engine.

[@marianioan3520]

1,9 TDI, engine code BKE. Flawless. 😁

[@MrApexPredatorHD]

I have the same B7, with the same engine 1.9 TDI, also BKE code, if you have the same car, I'd like to know your experience with it 😉

[@DOM32979]

What about the brb 116hp engine is it good?

[@marianioan3520]

@@MrApexPredatorHD oil and filter changes at maximum 10.000 kilometers and good quality diesel and there will be all right with the engine function. Also, never keep it under 2000 rpm and some time it is good to rule with high rpm.

[@marianioan3520]

@@DOM32979 BRB is nearly the same engine but it has particle filter. The BKE doesn't have particle filter. I don't know too much info about BRB, but it's a good engine

[@MrApexPredatorHD]

@@marianioan3520 I blanked and removed EGR from my Audi, removed a catalytic converter, done a top quality remap, I'm not driving a lot kms with it, but I change my engine oil every 12 months and the oil filter as well, but the other filters like the fuel, air and cabin filter I change those every 2 years, currently in my engine is Aral 5w40 engine oil with VW 505.01 oil norm, I used to drive slower at the beginning and then the car got lazy with acceleration, and the turbo has blown on me last year so I had to change it and put a brand new one in, and since then I drive more aggressively and the car is running and working just like you said "Flawlessly". Whenever I floor it from a stop in a 1st, then 2nd, then 3rd gear, there's no any smoke from the tailpipe, which makes me really happy. :D

[@jayy402killz]

He said cam follower easy to change lol yeah I think the 1.8t are far more reliable than the 2.0t. Biggest thing I would make sure previous owner changed the timing chain before purchasing or make sure the price is reflected on that. It can be costly if you are paying a shop to do it for you.

[@livestream6206]

😂 your wrong 2.0 is way more reliable than the 1.8

[@lightlyone]

These have timing belts, not chains, the vid guy says above. Unfortunately.

[@lieutenantdan8170]

2005-2008 2.0t have timing belt just like the 1.8t

[@gillbates999]

#7 - I'm a bit confused here. The EA113 2.0 TFSI engine uses a timing belt at the front, not a chain at the rear. There is only the secondary chain drive for the second cam at the rear - but, yes, that can go bad.

[@bravo20ghost27]

Great video bud, thanks 👍🏽

[@leppane5503]

I got to 276k miles when my engine exploded, connecting rod came tru the block, 2.0tdi bpw with stage 1 and mufflers,egr,dpf and cat removed and with the original turbo hoping to get a new engine soon as the cars body is still in perfect condition

[@duhpe]

update?

[@leppane5503]

@@duhpe i got a new engine with 160k miles and its running good the body has now 295k miles still in very good contition engine now has about 220-240hp with 500nm it has bigger turbo and injectors and intercooler and a lot more :D

[@duhpe]

@@leppane5503 how much was the engine?

[@leppane5503]

@@duhpe about 1200euro

[@rayj33]

I have owned this 2006 A4 quattro (bought at 142k miles for 2800$ and now currently at 183k)for 2 years now. I probably spent 3.5k on maintanence lol. Lemme tell you what I have fixed till now(all DIY lol cant afford a mech). Cam follower twice, hpfp as the shaft worn, timing belt, rear cam chain and gaskets for both VC and timing cover), upper control arms, All 4 shocks( not worn fully but changed them anyways due to mileage), N80, N205, had to adjust turbo charger wastegate length to get rid of low boost, Heater core, Headlight ballasts, rear coolant flange, oil filter housing, engine mounts, transmission mounts, Catchcan, Carbon cleaning, Tierods(they froze so had to replace), 2 sets of tires, transmission fluid change, differential fluid change. powersteering and coolant flush,coolant hoses for rear flange, vaccum pump rebuit etc I can go on all night lol

[@rayj33]

@陳宇宏 if you can fix it yes or else no

[@BenState]

The first 2 are through neglect, as you shouldn't ever wear the HPFP unless the CF is not changed as needed, the timing belt is essential on almost all cars, the timing chain is overdue if original on any engine of that mileage as are almost everything else in that list. The turbo is next on your purchase list.

[@rayj33]

@@BenState HPFP are made to run over 100k lol. They get extremely hot and seals start to leak fuel and shaft will be worn

[@BenState]

@@rayj33 Nonsense. I have the original OEM pierburg HPFP and I have double that mileage. You've blown the HPFP follower then yes, but otherwise no.

[@rayj33]

@@BenState OEM is Hitachi. Don't come argue with half baked knowledge

[@chidoriz585]

i live in europe, in used market we mostly see diesel engines, 2.0 Tdi, 103kW, what do you think about it? should i run away or buy

[@BravoCharlie]

Thanks. Good information.

[@garethmason9255]

Automotive I have a Audi 2l tai convertible on A 06 very nice running engine.. had it six weeks without a problem. Then I lost power limping mod and oil light came on. Found after getting it home the turbo was buggered and no smoke at all or any warning before. It’s been serviced regularly and wondering .. Will the turbo blowing cause the oil pressure light to show up..?? Even if the turbos bearing is knackered.

[@Tinez87]

I presume only the TFSI engines have a cam follower and not the 2.0 TDI?

[@LungiswaStofile-u2s]

What happens if you put ordinary ATF in audi A4,2l, alt engine

[@ga_teg]

Btw 3.2 fsi is pron to valve spring failure. I found out the hard way.

[@marcbirchley2418]

Not just the b7 Audi.... every model of VAG motor with the 2.0 tfsi ea113 engine... 30k miles is over estimated... every 10k miles or every oil change is best, keeps things healthy and performance at max.... every 5k with a stage 1/2 or 3 tune

[@brentwise1634]

I did a roof for an older gent who has a 2008? A4 2.0t with 220k km on it, 2nd owner and maintained. Offering for 1500 cause his wife is getting a tesla, what do I take of this.

[@JohnSmith-bc8ve]

who can inform me on the 3.2 v6? common things need to know about them ?

[@jowyscottish7441]

He is so right I fix mine

[@jenssoderberg7524]

My 2002 A4 1,8 T Quattro has now run 35 000 miles ( european miles ) , and runs as a clock,

[@bobdebouwer7835]

that's not much.

[@МирославВасилишин-б1м]

Is this car worth it to buy now, it's will be my first car)

[@waifuracer6516]

To add to the 1.8T low oil pressure: if the car was on longlife servicing (10k oil changes) dont buy it and walk away. 1.8Ts are litteral oil cookers. If the oil is not changed every 5k miles, sludge builds up over time and doesnt just clog the pick up, it also blocks up oil galleries increasing wear on bearings and eventually causing a failure and complete pressure loss. If you decide to buy a 1.8T that was on long life, make sure you clean the engine out with flush as well as drop the pan and check the pick up. They are great engines and I love mine, has been trouble free for a long while now, but if you arent careful they can destroy themselves pretty easily.

[@maxdm1583]

Oil galleys not galleries. 😂

[@imantisxcial6334]

What do ya think about a a4 2007 157k miles for 3950$. Is that to good to be true?

[@highermusic111]

did you buy it?? hows it treating you?

[@Andreareyes-ze4xf]

Hello KZbin engineers, I’m 19 and have purchased my first car not even 1 months ago, ( Audi A4 2005) and recently the car I got has been shaking, engine turning off at red lights or middle of the road, engine light turns off and on, and engine has made lots of noise, I’ve gotten free car check ups like when they read ur car with a reader type thingy, and reads back as if everything is A-OK, car is clearly messed up but would like to know if anyone has any incite? Thanks and keep helping each other with awesome minds, ✌️

[@arnaldoluisn1]

Thanks Mate!

[@mr.nooneyet9079]

My 2006 3.2l v-6 A4 is in the shop right now lol, not the first time and most certainly not the last time 😭

[@AutoMotivate]

Audi Life 😂 I hope all goes well my friend!

[@mr.nooneyet9079]

@@AutoMotivate It’s an unforgiving like 😂 but ty 🤞

[@BenState]

3.2 = poo

[@mr.nooneyet9079]

@@BenState I wouldn’t say poo it’s a really fun engine and great sounding I’ve got the mufflers and resonators off mine, but it’s just not reliable and there’s not enough after market support

[@BenState]

@@mr.nooneyet9079 I have 2.0T. The 3.2 is poo, hard to work on, gutless and basically no aftermarket support as you mentioned. Poo.

[@agustinm4572]

Can y’all help me out I have a 2007 Audi A4 b7 and it’s takes a while to accelerate. It takes me like 8-10 seconds to get to 60 and when it’s still there’s a rattling sound. Someone told me it could be someone with the turbo and cam follower but I’m not sure. The help would really help 🙏

[@maxdm1583]

Diagnose it with a scanner.

[@speckisgood1133]

I saw an a4 2.0t avant for sale ($1500) no rust with 212k km on it, its throwing alot of codes which were no featured here in this video, they all say no signal/communication. The seller thinks it might be a fried ecu since he replaced all of the sensors that threw codes.

[@AutoMotivate]

Is the car running? If it’s not, then I think $1500 is too much.

[@speckisgood1133]

@@AutoMotivate It runs but is in limp mode.

[@speckisgood1133]

@@AutoMotivate The car is confused on how much fuel it should dump into the cylinder, the guy said.

[@tcjay119]

On a few forums i read that the b7 2.0's had timing belts, unless the us ones had chains and uk got belts, I'm new to audis and considering getting a b7, don't really wanna get one if the chains can fail tho🤷🏽‍♂️

[@AutoMotivate]

I actually made an error in the video and i may end up clipping that part out. Thank you for brining that to my attention. The 1.8L and 2.0L Audi A4s from 2005-2008 actually have a timing belt. The 3.2L, 2.7L and the 3.0L V6s engines have a timing chain. The B8, however, all having timing chains besides the 2.0L TDI I4. Sorry for the confusion everyone!! The stretched chain was still an issue throughout the two models.

[@tcjay119]

@@AutoMotivate thanks for replying 👍🏽, everyone can make mistakes 😂. Might be worth just making a note of that in the description instead of editing and reuploading the video

[@AutoMotivate]

You are right, but mistakes kinda kill the validity of the video 🤦‍♂️ I can actually clip out parts of video directly from KZbin. However, if I want to modify or add anything, I would need to delete and re-upload.

[@AutoMotivate]

Also, the timing belts on these cars are somewhat difficult to replace aswell. They should be replaced every 100k miles. If you are checking one out, make sure there are records of the job being done.

[@tcjay119]

@@AutoMotivate yeh definitely will, thanks a lot👌🏽

[@trucyoung5664]

Had a 2007 Sline.Great car and in top condition until the oil pump failed. Just over 100k and had to scrap it Has put me off buying another Audi

[@AutoMotivate]

Hopefully someone got a shell for a good price from the scrapper 🙏

[@AutoMotivate]

Sad to hear that, though

[@BenState]

Your pictures are showing EA888 engines, talking about EA113.

[@Antonio-xr9hn]

Are the a4 b6 1.6L petrol reliable? I'm potentially buying one tommorow with 119000 miles on it for 3200$

[@bobdebouwer7835]

It's not toyota quality but it's 'ok'. It eats coils but those aren't that expensive. And it can use some oil. The 1.6 is only 100 hp and that is just not much for such a car. It will be a nice cruiser but not much performance. If you can I would go for the 1.8 turbo (non fsi).

[@johnbuck8102]

The engine part is located under the hood.... just kidding with you. Enjoy your vids, very informative.

[@AutoMotivate]

lol, the more I know. Thank you!

[@Juusovaljus]

Mine doesnt had any problems with the 2.0T bul engine

[@Z3L0T3S]

Hey yall i just bought a A4 2T quattro for 1300$ canadian, valued at 2600$ Wish me luck on fixin her up, TCHUSS

[@davidbawa1381]

How is it going ? Need more info lol

[@GregBeene]

Half of this video showed the 2.0tfsi used in the B8 A4.. not the 2.0fsi used In the B7..

[@paho188_iron_phill4]

i have B7 2.0TDI this engine fix cost me 2700$ lots of trouble

[@petrushall]

If you get error code P0011 what can be wrong?

[@dylanbrown1440]

I'm about to buy an 06 audi a4 with 121km for 7k one owner no issues anyone know if this is a good buy cars in complete mint shape ??? Just wanna know what I'm getting into haha

[@AutoMotivate]

Yes, you just have to maintain the car. Owners who neglect their cars, which their are a lot, give cars like this a bad reputation.

[@jaredng3417]

@@AutoMotivate if I follow everything in the video it should be good right?

[@AutoMotivate]

@@jaredng3417 yes and no. There could be more or less issues, but if you check over these main issues, you should be alright.

[@istvangyurcsanszky6617]

I have a 2.0, without turbo. Alt. Absolutely nothing problem with motor. Now over 200 t km.

[@toplespecah666]

I'm considering to buy audi 2006 A4 2.0 wagon petrol no turbo, what do you think about this car? Kilometer around 40.000km

[@istvangyurcsanszky6617]

​@@toplespecah666Absolutely good for everyday. Not a race car, but I have not problem with this engine

[@ging7241]

Wish I seen this before I bought mine😭 $3.4K and after a couple months it started going crazy on me

[@AutoMotivate]

Take good care of it and you should be okay.

[@aydenlango9178]

4.5k wit 110k.....motor blew in week.....new motor blew in a year wit 100k on it .....

[@RHYNOMAN12]

Integrated engineering race motor only lasted 5836 km. It spit out the thrust washers. The crank and block both done $15,999 usd down the crapper.

[@toplespecah666]

@@AutoMotivate take care with wallets

[@TheSticky23]

Always wondered what that rattling was

[@AutoMotivate]

Gotta get on top of it my friend!

[@colinthebeard]

A 2007 2.0Twill have a belt, not chain.

[@danielpaliuc6550]

First I bought the car and after I start to search videos with the model I got. 🤣🤣🤣🤣Now I'm at 3000k in parts 😬😬😬😬

[@colinbrown4885]

You're Noting all the problems that barely even happen... Very rare do these happen unless your running stock and taking it to a track or dont take care of it

[@BenState]

Audi had nothing to do with the GFB DV+

[@kevinkok4099]

Cap hes at 500k miles and and in its 16 years of live never had to see a garage other then the eu check

[@JDFelda]

I just bought a 2.0T B7 for $400 lol

[@boyinsky7609]

If engine break i will sink there v8 then

[@johannapoder2843]

500k no problem

[@RST9413]

everycar has problems

[@AutoMotivate]

You are correct. Every car does have problems. However, each cars has their own unique problems that are a bit more common compared to other cars. I’m just trying to help diagnose potential issues. And, for new car buyers, aware them of issues they potentially can’t afford.

[@jasonahbh4880]

1.8 petrol is the best