The model of which is still pleasing to its diversity, power and reliability, today is quite in demand in the secondary market. After all, completely galvanized body is quite durable, as well as power units. Audi A6 in the C5 body has been released from 1997 to 2004, both in the body of the sedan, and in the body of a wagon. Of course there was an off-road version of Audi A6 Allroad Quattro.
A large set of gasoline and diesel engines of various volume and capacity allows and today in the secondary market to choose a used A6 for every taste. In addition to the front drive, there are versions with full Quattro drive. 5, and 6-speed mechanical aggregates protruded as gearboxes. In addition to the 4-range automaton, a stepless variator on this model appeared the latest 5-speed Tiptronic automatic box.
What engines Audi A6 C5 Today you can meet on our roads? The question is quite interesting, because for the European buyer, some options were offered, and for American others. But in our secondary market you can meet practical any options for motors. What Audi A6 engines exist in the list of further.
- 4-cylinder 1.8 turbo power 150 or 180 hp (210 nm)
- 4-cylinder 2.0 with a capacity of 130 hp (195 nm)
- V6 2.4 with a capacity of 165 hp (170 hp) (230 nm)
- V6 2.7 Buturbo capacity of 230 hp (in the US 254 hp) (310 nm)
- V6 2.7 Buturbo with a capacity of 250 hp (350 nm)
- V6 2.8 with a capacity of 193 hp (in the USA 201 hp) (280 nm)
- V6 3.0 with a capacity of 220 hp (300 nm)
- V8 4.2 with a capacity of 300 hp (400 nm)
- 4-cylinder 1.9 TDI with a capacity of 110 or 130 hp (285 nm)
- V6 2.5 TDI with a capacity of 150, 155, 163 or 180 hp (370 nm)
I would like to tell a little more about Audi A6 C5 Engine 2.4 The atmospheric gasoline engine 2.4 liter issues 165 horsepower with a torque of 230 nm. This is a 6-cylinder V-shaped unit with a cast-iron cylinder block and two aluminum heads of the cylinder block. Feature Audi A6 C5 Engine 2.4 You can consider the presence of 5 valves per cylinder. That is, 6 cylinders account for 30 valves. Photography of this technological miracle is attached.
The timing of this motor also has an interesting design. 2.4 liter Audi A6 C5 engine has 4 camshafts, two for each GBC. Between themselves, the camshafts are connected with a small chain with a tensioner, as in the photo further.
But the outward of two CHC sticks out only one end of the camshaft. That's exactly on them and put on the pulley for the timing belt. Two GDM pulley rotate synchronously with the crankshaft pulley by means of rollers. The timing diagram of this motor in the image below.
It is worth noting that the more powerful and voluminous 2.8 liter V6 Audi A6 C5 has exactly the same design. The difference is only in the size of cylinders. Some hand-made car owners buy on the nearest disassembly 2.8 liter audio of the Audi with a native connecting rod piston group and rearrange the cylinder heads and all hinged with a 2.4 liter engine. At the exit, after such an upgrades, a more powerful car appears.
Another popular engine Audi A6 C5 2.5 TDII would like to talk about more. Due to different turbine performance, the power of a 6-cylinder V-shaped turboodiesel varies from 150 to 180 hp. The engine with a large mileage begins quite immodably devouring your money. First, the unsuccessful design of the distributional shafts (which is 4) leads to their rapid wear, which can immediately subjected to any budget. The experienced amateurs of Audi are looking for a GBC of a new type released after 2002, there is another more advanced design of reduced friction camshafts, which increases their service life and reduces the overall sound of the engine.
The second nuisance of the 2.5 TDI diesel engine is a turbine with a variable geometry, which are also expensive, and break often. Another disease coming out the electronic block of the TNVD. Constantly "snotty" pallets for this motor as the problem arising from the filter ventilation filter of crankcase gases and the gaskets of the old sample. The filter is clogged and an excessive pressure of crankcase gases is created, leading to extrusion of oil from pallets. In later versions of Audi A6 C5 2.5, TDI is not.
If you are standing in front of the selection - gasoline or diesel used Audi A6. It should be understood that the gasoline version is more voracious, but the money for repair and maintenance will require less than the economical fuel consumption of diesel. It is worth noting that many audi A6 C6 engines The third generation was moved from the C5 body, after a small upgrade.
Technical data
| Engine model | 1,8 | 1.8 T. | 2,0 | 2,4 | 2,4 | 2.7 T Qu. |
| Engine code | AJP / ARH / ADR / AQE | AEV / AP / ANB / AWT | Alt. | AGA / ALF / APS / Arj | Bdv | AJK. |
| Manufacturing period | 11/97 - 1/01 | 4/97 - | 9/01 - | 4/97 - 8/01 | 9/01 - | 6/98 - 8/00 |
| Working volume, cm3 | 1781 | 1781 | 1984 | 2393 | 2393 | 2671 |
| Power: kW at rpm | 92/5700 | 110/5700 | 96/5700 | 121/6000 | 125/6000 | 169/5800 |
| Power: L.S. at rpm | 125/5700 | 150/5700 | 130/5700 | 130/5700 | 170/5700 | 230/5800 |
| 168/3500 | 210/1750 | 195/3300 | 230/3200 | 230/3200 | 310/1700 | |
| Cylinder diameter, mm | 81,0 | 81,0 | 82,5 | 81,0 | 81,0 | 81,0 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86,4 | 86,4 | 92,8 | 77,4 | 77,4 | 86.4 / TD\u003e |
| Compression ratio | 10,3 | 9,5 | 10,3 | 10,5 | 10,5 | 9,3 |
| Fuel, Roz. | Super 95. | Super 95. | Super 95. | Super 95. | Super 95. | Super 98. |
| Filling volumes | ||||||
| Motor oil, l | 4,0 | 3,7 | 4,2 | 6,0 | 6,0 | 6,9 |
| Coolant, l | 6,5 | 6,0 | 6,5 | 6,0 | 6,0 | 6,0 |
| Engine model | 2.7 T Qu. | 2,8 | 3,0 | 4.2 Qu. | S6. |
| Engine code | Are | ASK / ALG / APR / AQD | ASN. | ARS / ASG. | AQJ / ANK. |
| Manufacturing period | 9/00 - | 4/97 - 8/01 | 9/01 - | 3/00 - | 3/00 - |
| Working volume, cm3 | 2671 | 2771 | 2976 | 4172 | 4172 |
| Power: kW at rpm | 184/5800 | 142/5000 | 162/6300 | 220/6200 | 250/7000 |
| Power: L.S. at rpm | 250/5800 | 193/6000 | 220/6300 | 300/6200 | 340/7000 |
| Torque, nm at rpm | 350/1800 | 280/3200 | 300/3200 | 400/3000 | 420/3400 |
| Cylinder diameter, mm | 81,0 | 82,5 | 82,5 | 84,5 | 84,5 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 86,4 | 86,4 | 92,8 | 93,0 | 93,0 |
| Compression ratio | 9,5 | 10,6 | 10,5 | 11,0 | 11,0 |
| Fuel, Roz. | Super 98. | Super 98. | Super 98. | Super 98. | Super 98. |
| Filling volumes | |||||
| Motor oil, l | 6,9 | 6,5 | 6,5 | 7,5 | 7,5 |
| Coolant, l | 6,0 | 6,0 | 6,0 | 11,0 | 11,0 |
| Engine model | 1.9 TDI | 1.9 TDI | 1.9 TDI | 2.5 TDI | 2.5 TDI | 2.5 TDI QU. |
| Engine code | AFN / AVG. | AJM. | AWX / AVF. | AFB / AKN. | AYM / BCZ / BDG | Ake / VDA / BDH |
| Manufacturing period | 4/97-1/01 | 2/01-8/01 | 9/01- | 9/97-8/01 | 9/01- | 1/00- |
| Working volume, cm3 | 1896 | 1896 | 1896 | 2496 | 2496 | 2496 |
| Power: kW at rpm | 81/4150 | 85/4000 | 96/4000 | 110/4000 | 114/4000 | 132/4000 |
| Power: L.S. at rpm | 110/4150 | 115/4000 | 130/4000 | 150/4000 | 155/4000 | 180/4000 |
| Torque, nm at rpm | 235/1900 | 285/1900 | 285/1750 | 285/1750 | 310/1500 | 370/1500 |
| Cylinder diameter, mm | 79,5 | 79,5 | 79,5 | 78,3 | 78,3 | 78,3 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 95,5 | 95,5 | 95,5 | 86,4 | 86,4 | 86,4 |
| Compression ratio | 19,5 | 18,0 | 19,0 | 19,5 | 18,5 | 19,5 |
| Fuel, Roz. | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Filling volumes | ||||||
| Motor oil, l | 3,5 | 3,5 | 3,5 | 6,0 | 6,0 | 6,0 |
| Coolant, l | 7,0 | 7,0 | 7,0 | 6,0 | 6,0 | 6,0 |
Engine 1,8-I
1 - distribution shaft, controlling exhaust valves,
2 - camshaft, inlet valve control,
3 - hydraulic pusher,
4 - toothed belt,
5 - Roller of the gear belt tension mechanism.
Roller tension mechanism with pneumatic depreciation.
6 - oscillation damper,
7 - Viscu-clutch hub,
8 - steering amplifier pump,
9 - the pulley of the generator, 10- piston,
11 - suction pipe,
12 - probe to measure the oil level,
13 - fuel pressure regulator,
14 - fuel nozzle,
15 - chain.
Gasoline engine V6 2,4-I / 2,8-I
1 - camshaft, inlet valve control,
2 - hydraulic pusher,
3 - chain,
With a hydraulic tensioner and the relative rotation mechanism of the camshafts.
4 - distribution shaft, controlling exhaust valves,
5 - probe to measure the oil level,
6 - flywheel,
7 - starter,
8 - generator,
9 - Oil pallet,
10 - chain of the oil pump drive,
11 - damper (oscillation damper),
12 - Oil filter,
13 - air conditioning compressor pulley,
14 - radiator fan with visco-clutch,
15 - Polyclinic belt,
16 - toothed belt,
17 - Pullets of the steering amplifier pump,
18 - ignition coil,
19 - suction pipe,
With a valve switching pipeline length.
General
The AUDI A6 cars are installed four-, six and eight-cylinder engines. On four-cylinder engines, cylinders are located sequentially in a row, and on six-cylinder engines cylinders are located in two blocks of three cylinders, at an angle of 90 ° to each other.
Therefore, these engines are also called 6V. Engine cooling is made by coolant. Motors are located in the engine compartment along the axis of the car.
The cylinder block is made of gray cast iron, and the head of the cylinder block of aluminum alloy and bolts is attached to the cylinder block. Only engine cylinders 125 hp Made of aluminum alloy. The oil pan is attached to the bottom of the engine cylinder block, which flows oil required for lubrication and engine cooling.
In gasoline engines and a 2,5-i-TDI diesel engine, a transverse flow diagram is used in which the air enters the engine cylinders on one side of the engine, and the exhaust gases are released on the other side of the engine. With this design of the engine, the filling of cylinders and more efficient gas exchange is significantly improved, so that the energy of the fuel and air mixture is used most effectively.
Diesel engine 1.9 TDI
1 - nozzle,
2 - camshafts,
3 - Tube of the oil-colored neck,
4 - toothed belt,
5 - fuel pump pulley,
6 - piston,
7 - polyclinic belt,
8 - crankshaft,
9 - steering amplifier pump, 10- radiator,
11 - Oil pump,
12 - Oil filter,
13 - probe for measuring the oil level
Engine 1.8-1. On each engine cylinder, three intake and two exhaust valves are installed. Valve drive is carried out by two camshafts. One camshaft controls intake valves, and the other distribution shaft is exhaust. The drive of the camshaft controlling the exhaust valves is carried out by a gear strap from the crankshaft pulley. The drive of the camshaft controlling the inlet valves is carried out by a chain from the camshaft that controls the outlet valves.
Diesel engine 1.9-L-TDI. The camshaft installed in the cylinder head is driven by a gear strap from the crankshaft pulley. To supply fuel to the engine cylinders, a high-pressure fuel pump is used attached by the flange from the side of the cylinder block and driven by a toothed belt.
Diesel engine 2,5-L-TDI. This engine is developed by Audi and first installed on the A6 car. On each engine cylinder, two intake and two exhaust valves are installed. On each section of the cylinder block installed two camshafts. The camshaft controlling the inlet valves is activated by the "gear strap from the crankshaft pulley. The distributional shaft, controlling the exhaust valves, is activated by a gear gear from the camshaft controlling inlet valves. The fuel pump is driven by a separate gear strap.
Engines 2,4- and 2.8-1. On a gasoline engine V6, as well as the engine 1.8-1 on each cylinder, three intake and two exhaust valves are installed. On each section "of the cylinder block installed two camshafts. The distribution shaft, controlling the exhaust valves, is driven by a toothed strap from the crankshaft pulley. The camshaft controlling the inlet valves is driven by a chain from the camshaft that controls output valves.
All engines. Intake and exhaust valves are controlled by a camshaft through hydraulic pushers. Adjusting valve gaps is performed automatically using hydraulic pushers and manual adjustment is required.
For supplying oil to rubbing engine surfaces, an oil pump is used, which is located in an oil pan. On the gasoline engine V6, the oil pump is fixed on the front side of the cylinder block. On the V6 TDI engine, the oil pump drive chain also performs the drive of the balancing shaft, which reduces unwanted engine vibrations.
Water pump on engines 150 hp Massed engine cylinder block.
Water pump drive is carried out by a separate strap. Also a wide polyclinic belt enables the generator, the steering amplifier pump and, if there is a compressor of the air conditioner. On the engines 125 hp And the V6 water pump is located in the front of the engine and drives the toothed belt. Keep in mind that the engine cooling system must be filled with a low-year antifreeze and low lime water and water mixture.
Preparation and ignition in the fuel-air mixture motor cylinders is carried out by the engine control system, which does not require adjustments. The ignition advance and idle speed is adjusted by the engine control system.
Information is intended for models Audi A6 C5 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 release.
The second generation of the popular German car by its appearance on the market made the model even more popular with buyers, as well as brought sales of the brand to a new level. In the arsenal of such a car there were new transmissions, motors.
Audi A6 C5 first appeared before the public in 1997 - as part of a prestigious automotive exhibition in Geneva. Then the four-door modification was shown. The wagon (Avant) debuted a year later, in February, and the photo and video of the new items were shown before this world.
On the assembly conveyor Audi A6 C5 in the body of the sedan rose in the summer of 1997. Universal - in 1998. The model was removed from production in 2004, while in 2001 she was held restyling.
In general, it is worth noting that the second generation of this car has yielded the appearance of the company's own corporate style. Therefore, the similarities of the design of the Rhodster TT and AUDI A6 C5 are not accidental. And indeed, for your time the car looked very presentable.
However, if you go deep into the chassis, there are no revolutionary innovations here:
- MacPherson - front suspension scheme;
- Rear - "Multi-pharmacy".
The thrust of certain power units was implemented through the full-wheel drive system of Quattro, and the key type of drive was the front.
Audi A6 Allroad deserves a separate conversation. This car appeared in 2000 and, in fact, became the founder of a whole class of universal levels of increased passability.
The external differences of Olrodood from the ordinary station wagon - an unpainted body kit, high ground clearance, roof railings. In terms of technicians, the fact that the four-wheel drive was already available in the basic equipment is not available.
Another interesting modification of AUDI A6 C5, which was positioned as a factory tuning - S-Line. Such a car can be found in a special sports suspension with low clearance, aerodynamic body kit, massive bumpers, literals S-Line, salon sports attribute (sports chairs, steering wheel, aluminum lining on pedals).
Motors
The gasoline gamma is represented by 1.8-4.2 liters engines. Power varies from 125 to 300 horsepower. Diesel engines have a volume of 1.9-2.5 liters whose potential ranges from 110 to 180 horsepower. The choice proposed five-six-speed mechanical transmission, five-six-band acute, variator.
It was from these engines that a new era of their maintenance began, for example, to replace the timing belt will have to disassemble the whole face.
Yes, and other types of work (replacement of the air conditioner compressor, thermostat, cooling pump) require the removal of the front bumper and transfer the muzzle to the service position.
Price policy
In the secondary market of Audi A6 C5 can be found with two types of body:
What do users think?
Owner reviews say that Audi A6 C5 is an excellent representative of the E. This confirm, first of all, the large size of the Audi - inside is spacious. Also, in favor of comfort, many include a soft suspension.
As for the motors, they are very popular, but they arise claims in terms of reliability, as well as oil consumption by 1000 kilometers. Looking through reviews, you can often read about the unreliable GDM and clutch drive, as well as about the short term of the turbine.
Overview
Appearance
Audi A6 C5 looks respectable and attractive. It is worth highlighting the correct and strict body proportions, its unobtrusive contours, a large grille with a radiator with an equally noticeable brand emblem, a rectangular configuration of the head optics and a stylish aerodynamic kit.
There are volumetric sections in the front bumper, which effectively cooled the increasing space, contributing to the reduction of the aerodynamic coefficient.
Salon
Inside is quite spacious and cozy. The solo materials of the finishes are combined with a competent assembly, and a calm color scheme almost does not contrast with a weathered front panel architecture.
The central console is compact and thoughtful. Despite the fact that the control keys of the media system and the climate installation unit are close to each other, to understand their purpose is not labor due to large size and font.
The same can be said about the instrument panels - a large digitization and font of the on-board computer are not forced to be distracted from the road to read the readings.
The front armchairs are convenient for long road due to the optimal stiffness and thoughtful profile, but the side support rollers are spread wide and almost expressed.
As for the rear sofa, it not only can please the passengers with a space, but also a functional - a small organizer is organized in the central armrest, which allows small things there.
The trunk of the sedan by the standards of its segment is just a huge - 551 liters of useful volume. The luggage compartment of the wagon is more modest - 455 liters, but it can be increased to 1590 liters, if folded the rear sofa backs.
Challenges
Technical characteristics of AUDI A6 C5:
- Turbated 1.8 liters motor. Power is equal to 150 horsepower. It is this power plant that takes high demand from the consumer.
- Fifty-band automatic transmission.
- Front-wheel drive.
The engine has a pronounced turbo pit to 2,000 thousand revolutions and refuses to clearly accelerate from the place. However, there is a tangible pickup on medium turnover, and the machine is transformed - the gas pedal becomes sensitive to pressing, and the acceleration becomes more enjoyable due to the smooth shelf of the torque (3000-5200 revolutions per minute). The algorithm of the operation of the ACP is clear and logical, but the transmissions are changing unnecessarily smoothly.
The chassis is configured to comfort. This is manifested in high smoothness of the move on small and medium irregularities. The suspension is very energy-intensive, and as a result of this, standing down.
However, the comfort did not affect negatively on handling - the steering control is quite informative and allows you to feel the position of the wheels during the rotation of the beam, and the rolls in the rotations are moderate. But, the desire to ride in the blisters quickly beat off a strong insufficient turning, manifested in the form of a sharp demolition at the limit of the possibilities of the car.
Photo Audi A6 (C5):
The average-sized cars at Audi have always been obtained on the sight - it is enough to remember the beautiful aerodynamic "torpedo" Audi 100/200 in the body 44 / C3 and the last "weaving", which later became the first Audi A6 in the body C4 / 4A. These cars, despite age, are still very often found in the Russian outback, and there are many of their fans in large cities. But the hero of today's story is their heiress, Audi A6 in the C5 body, seen the light in 1997 and produced in 2005.
Like many cars of the end of the 90s, she fully felt the "charms" of the transition to new technologies in the engine, but to this day remains one of the most successful cars in the secondary market in its class. In addition, traditionally for the brand, the number of motors and transmissions and transmissions, and the Audi Allroad model began to be produced precisely on the basis of A6 in this body and to this day many are considered to be the only real Olrude among all subsequent.
Of course, the car ceased to be as "unknown" as its ancestors, and there are a lot of reasons for this. There are also increased requirements for the level of equipment, the number and quality of the operation of electronics, and new series of engines, and sometimes not the most successful, complex and expensive multi-dimensional suspensions (but the donant of a large car is really good handling), but in combination with the pneumatic suspension that makes the content of extremely expensive. But, I repeat, in my class, the car looks very and very good. Unless, of course, carefully approach the question of choosing a configuration and avoid frankly expensive and problematic, and there are enough of them.
Options
The choice of modifications is truly impressive. Body sedan and wagon. Full and front drive. Mechanical checkpoints, five-speed automatic transmission and variator. And many options for complete sets, with options for every taste, from light veul with wooden inserts to gray skin with carbon. Motors - from the rank "four" to V8, from 110 hp to 340. In general, for every taste and for any dream.Equipment
Despite the strong differences from the previous models, the classic Audi layout with the engine is still preserved, but to improve the controllability, all the motors have tried to make as compact as possible - about long row five-cylindrian and speeches did not go, even in line "four" turned out to be rare. Basically, the Motors with the V6 layout were made here, they were short enough, but the sacrifice was sacrificed convenience of service - often without complete disassembly of the front of the machine, access to the lower nodes and motor units is simply impossible, they are clamped between the body, the subframe and the top of the motor. According to the reviews of the fans of the brand, it is not too serious. Just 40 minutes to remove the bumper with the headlights and the entire front panel and the radiators ... But those who are used to relatively easily serviced Mercedes and BMW or simply cheaper cars, it scares. As a result, on the "secondary" machine with successful motors 1.8T is often more expensive than the more powerful 2.4. In the pluses of such a dense layout, a large interior was still performed, an inexpensive four-wheel drive and the possibility of installing very advanced automatic transmissions, in particular, the first Multitronics Audi variator was put on A6.
For the specific quality of performance, large Audi is often referred to as "refrigerators". No, inside is not cold, there are excellent climatic installation blocks, double-zone, with automatic climate control and very decent power. Just the sound of the closing doors is very much reminded. And the quality of execution is like a good home appliance: nothing sticks out, does not creak, but if you really go everywhere with your hands, it will be inexpensive, painted "under metal" plastic, and solid surfaces. Feelings are a bit "cool", but in a lack of quality can hardly be accused. Made really on conscience, and materials are chosen well. And the quality of the color is also like a good refrigerator. This is one of the latest Audi models, painted really well and not rust to the last. At the same time, body positions are strengthened by the abundance of plastic elements and aluminum screens. The design was surprisingly viable - the car looks great to this day, and the droplet of old-fashioned her only to face. With all this, the car is very spacious - layout solutions and traditions of the brand affect. Places behind here more than competitors in the class, and in front and at all the place for the legs, perhaps too much.
Breakdowns and problems in operation
Engines
Undoubtedly, the most successful engine for the car in the secondary market is 1,800 in all its numerous versions, with the factory indexes AWT, APU, etc. His abnormal version can also like someone who is not used to rush. Weak places of this motor EA113 series are a bit. The complexity of the twentieth GBC is compensated by a good quality of execution, a successful cam-chain camshaft (camshafts between each other connects the chain, which is often forgotten, and the camshafts themselves are driven by a belt). Piston group with a good safety margin and is not prone to coking. There is a reserve for forcing, and there are many parts and for every taste. The main thing with this motor is not to forget to change the timing belt every 60 thousand kilometers, for the regulatory 90 it may not go out. It is also important not to forget to check the condition of the chain and tensioner. When buying and with further operation, it is worth checking the turbine - here kkk k03-005 or more powerful K03-029 / 073, or even the K04-015 / 022/023 series on more powerful and tunned versions, for power up to 225 forces. On old Motors EA113, the main problems are the malfunctions of the control system, the leaks of oil, unsuccessful ventilation of crankcase gases (VKG), rapid pollution of the throttle and "floating" rev. But the good availability of units and the low price of repair makes the motor even deficient on this model. In any case, often a car with it is much more expensive than with more volumetric atmospheric 2,4 and 2.8, because the speaker is the same, and in the servicehouse it is much cheaper. A specific "sore" on the A6 with this motor is the cooling system - the failure of the Viscounts entails rapid overheating, and often fails. However, these problems are present on V6-motors. There are several of them here: atmospheric 2.4, 2.8 and turbocharged 2.7 similar designs and significantly different from a three-liter motor, which is a little later. Structural motors 2.4-2.8 are close to Motors of the EA113 series, the same five valves on the cylinder and the drive of the camshafts belt and chain. The main problems are also similar - some reservedness, leaks of oil, the low resource of the timing belt.
However, problems that do not stand in an in-line "four" 1.8, on V6, tightly inscribed in the engine compartment, becomes critical. Especially a lot of hassle can deliver inconspicuous flow of oils from under the cap covers, leading to fires in the engine compartment. The turbocharged motor has 2.7 problems with a little others - the ventilation of the crankcase is arranged with a margin, but the turbines are hidden at the bottom of the motor (there are two of them, one for each side), and the chances of what oil pipes are climbed or the inlet tightness will be impaired, Great. And to check the "snails", unfortunately, you can only break the half of the car. But the speaker is excellent. By the way, pour 92 gasoline is ultimately not recommended, that "92", which is listed on the cover of American cars, is actually closer to our 98 than even to 95. And if you say "goes normally on 92", then consider that Piston is worn out once a half more than on the motor who traveled at least 95 gasoline. But 3.0 V6 with a capacity of 218 hp - Already completely different, a newer Motor of the BBJ series, it was put on the next A6 and there he earned the status of "reliable". True, it looks no better than older V6 on this, except that the thrust in it is really more. Otherwise - Spare parts are more expensive, there are notable phaserators, leaks are stronger, access to nodes is hardly better. He is slightly less noisy and more economical, it does not take it away, but should not be considered an alternative to at least 1.8t. Here is the engine V8 series ASG / AQJ / ANK on 300/340 hp For A6 / S6, it is indeed quite reliable as possible for a passenger V8 in the sports modification of the model. Timing, too, with a belt and chain at the same time. From specific problems - the same leaks, and the leaks of oil is much more. And even overheating and failure of the increasing wiring harness is characteristic only for V8 and turbocharged 2.7.
I have already told about the two-liter engine FSI in the review, here it is rarely found and does not deserve a separate story. On the mechanical part, it is close to the motor 1.8, but the immediate injection turned out to be its weak place. Diesel eight-flaped motors 1.9 are particularly reliable, but weak. Motors are already mentioned, so I will not deepen. But Turbodizel 2.5 is famous for problems with compression, not a very successful THM mechanism with rapidly wearing camshafts (the problem was eliminated in 2003), and still a weak TNVD. As a result, he is poorly started "on the cold", and the chances of climbing the timing belt with the saddest results are great as any other motor of this model. The savings on the fuel most often does not block the increased costs for repairs, so that, despite the good craving, we do not recommend a 2.5-liter diesel diesel.
Transmissions
Mechanical gearbox, drives and cardan shafts are the stronghold of reliability and stability, you can not count on the fast failure. Here the two-mask flywheels will "please" with a high price, but in general, machines with mechanical boxes require only a periodic test of anthemmers of shruses and intermediate support of the cardan shaft. But with the automatic transmission, the situation is a bit more difficult. Initially, the Machines with Motors 1.8-2.8 was installed the ZF 5HP19FLA box, it was the 01V in the designation VW, it was very reliable, since 98, its enhanced version of 5HP24A (01L) was established. These automatic transmission 5-speed, familiar already on and other cars. It causes no less early problems with oil pollution and hydraulicone, but with timely maintenance it is very reliable. The main thing is to replace GDT when running 200 thousand kilometers, and then the box can reach up to three hundred thousand, by the time the oil pump cover is replaced. And, as usual, the regular overheating of the motor and the boxes sharply reduce the resource, so that the cars "Racers" should be avoided.
Since 2000, on machines with motors 1.8, 2.0, 2.4, 2.8 and 3.0 began to put a novelty -. At first, this transmission was presented as an ideal replacement for conventional automata, with an extended dynamic range, simple and resource. In practice, she "delighted" at first a multitude of failures and glitches and a small chain resource. In addition, it turned out that the possibility of towing the machine is not provided - the chain has joined the leading cones. Over time, most of the problems have decided, and the Late Machines with all the revocricted companies have even been even reliable. In addition to one piece, the chain resource remained about 80-100 thousand kilometers, sharp accelerations reduce it strongly, and towing causes damage to the cones and a strong box. And the cost of repair is reduced. Despite the simplicity of the design, the average repair on it includes the replacement of the chain and cones - the price of one hundred thousand rubles. And only with very neat operation and on time a replaced belt, the box will pass its 250-300 thousand kilometers of the mileage without serious intervention, without irritating failures and glitches. By the way, on the go, the car with her is very pleasant. What preferred is the usual automatic or variator - strongly depends on the style of movement and quality of service, but in general the classical automatic transmission is considered more reliable and easier to operate. Fortunately, there is a choice, the variator was installed only on the car for the European market, in the United States and the other regional markets of the machine until 2004 were with ordinary automatic transmission.
Chassis
Machine suspension is traditionally weak. Aluminum, moreover, with anterior multi-dimension, they remain expensive and fairly fragile. Even if compared with the already considered BMW in the body of E39. Even worse, if the pneumatics, the repair of pneumobalones and the replacement for unoriginal were mastered relatively recently, and before that the car on Pnevoe became illiquid after five to six years of operation. The reduction in the cost of the car made the repair of the suspensions is irrational, so many cars acquired with the time with conventional spring racks. So do not be afraid of the usual "spring" Olrodov, this is a fairly common alteration. As for the levers, if in the rear suspension in the risk area basically the bottom lever, for which there are only non-original silent blocks and the lower external silent block of the hub, then in the front suspension, all four transverse levers are consumables, and very expensive. The cost of only spare parts for replacement exceeds twenty thousand rubles for one side, if you take the original, or thousands of five, if you restrict ourselves to the replacement of silent blocks and non-original spare parts. Against this background, somehow it is useless to find faults to quickly failing stabilizer racks and a weak hub.
Electrician and Salon
Interior equipment contributes to a sharp increase in the cost of ownership - along with suspension and motors. All the wealth of electronic filling perfectly worked until the car was new. But after 15 years there are already a lot of problems. It is very unpleasant when the climatic installation and dashboard displays fail, but this problem is familiar to the owners of many foreign cars - it is treated with a replacement of loops or just search for more "living" blocks. Bad that the complex wiring and the set of electronic blocks sometimes cannot agree on much more relevant issues, so the electric drive of the seats and his heating from friends suddenly can turn into enemies, especially if the heating turns on hot summer, and the electric drives are rushing Or from him so that it is impossible to drive a car ... The broken end of the door can lead to the fact that the doors are blocked by leaving the driver from the outside.1 / 6
Since the first generation A6 was actually simply "weave in another wrapper", then a really new A6 was represented only in 1997, at the exhibition in Geneva. The car was assembled on a completely new platform C5 (body 4B), and became more modern and more difficult.
The model turned out to be successful, and more than once got into the top 10 car ratings. On the territory of the CIS, this car is also perfectly "stuck", with all its appearance symbolizing the status of the owner. Especially in the first years of sales, in the eyes of the public (and in reality, it was often so), the owner of the A6 became a deputy or a businessman. To date, buy Audi A6 C5 can both "simple mortal", and the model has not lost its premium roots. In this regard, many have developed a persistent association that the content of such a car is very expensive. Below we will look at everything "for" and "against" to facilitate you the flour of a used car.
Body
The body of Audi A6 is made according to the best German technologies and "traditions", completely galvanized and corrosion problems do not deliver. The new body has improved aerodynamic qualities of the car, passive safety is also at a good level (a robust interior section and designed deformation). True, in Euroncap, five stars did not work out, one ball was removed due to the danger of injury to the driver's knees during a frontal collision. But even in the Audi base installed four airbags, with the possibility of "reproduction" to 10 pieces.
The features of the body can be attributed to the aluminum hood and the lid of the trunk. It is done to facilitate the car, and problems may occur only in the case of an accident, since aluminum does not rattling (if they rhyut, it is very expensive). But in the current age of ubiquitous "disassembly" and "car donor", this is not such an already problem. The hood in good condition on the "disassembly" can be bought for $ 300, and the trunk lid for $ 80, and if you are lucky with color, it is generally a solid savings.
In February 1998, it began to produce the body "Universal", or as Audi calls such a type of body Avant. Such a body got widespread due to its harmonious design and practicality. Although the volume of the trunk is not strongly outstanding (455/1590 liters, and in the sedan the trunk 550 liters), but it is enough to go to the sea with the neighbors quite (you can even with tents). There is even a complete set with the third nearby seats (they are true for children).
The restyling model took place in May 2001. Then increased the headlights and the right mirror of the rear view (until restyling, the right mirror was less than the left, if in the car until 2001 the mirrors are the same, there is a chance that it has been converted from the right to the left steering wheel), changed the rear lights and chrome edging appeared Air intake in the front bumper. Did not miss the technical part, the changes affected the suspension, which was upgraded to increase reliability. The line of engines has changed.
Configuration and salon Audi A6 C5
5 people in the Audi A6 salon will feel quite comfortable (if this is not soumely wrestlers, of course). Salon is one of the most spacious in the classroom, and what is more important, one of the highest quality. The assembly and quality of materials at the highest level, even after 10-15 years of "human" operation, you will not hear any creak or knocks while driving the car. Moreover, noise insulation also did not pumped up. 
Already in the basic configuration, Audi A6 will delight the air conditioner, the automatic heated of the rear-view mirrors, the front windows with the function "not grated", fonts, the central lock (although the VAZ is now, try, without a central lock), and 4 airbags must also be present. And since Audi A6 was often bought in the maximum configuration, it is easy to find and buy an Audi with an additional set of options. And the options there is a huge quantity: antibux, course stability system, heated seats, driver door lock and glasswater nozzles, front seats adjustment electric drive, binding seat positions and rear-view mirrors to different ignition keys, leather interior, glass hatch, factory xenon and many more what. What is especially nice when buying a used car, that all these nice little things radically do not affect the price.
Engines Audi A6 C5
The variety of Audi A6 engines line is impressive: 10 gasoline and 3 diesel engines. All these motors unites one - expensive repair. Therefore, when buying a used car, it should not be bought to the diagnosis of the engine (and any diagnostics). Especially diesel engines, on which the cylinders will not start turning off, it is very difficult to understand that the Motor "Dimmer". Let's start in order of increasing:
1.8 (ADR, 125 hp) - inherited from the previous model C4. An unpretentious 4-cylinder motor, for lovers of a calm and measured ride, as if this motor "ride", then it is not enough for a long time. The engine resource is lower than that of V6, with normal operation, walks, on average, 300,000 km.
1.8T (ADR, 150 hp) - The same motor, only with a turbine. The turbine adds 25 horsepower and 3-4 problems. Basically, problems arise due to improper operation of the turbocharged engine: poor-quality oil, a late replacement or cleaning of an oil-conductive nozzle, the engine is cooled, before the turbine has cooled (30 seconds-2 minutes after the stop, depending on the intensity of the motion, it is easier to put a turbo-timer!) .
2.0 (Alt, 130 hp) - Appeared after restyling, judging by the reviews of the owners of Audi A6, it is better to take a time-tested 1.8 ADR or jump into six cylinders.
2.4 (AGA, 165-170 hp) - Many consider this Golden Middle Motor. The resource of six-cylinder engines from Audi, with good maintenance, 500,000 km. At least once in 100 thousand km, it is necessary to clean the radiator and do not forget to change the cooling fluid, if you ignore, it is possible to overheat the engine (the consequences are eaten at least $ 800 from the family budget). 5 horsepower was added after restyling in 2001.
2.8 (ACK, 193 hp) - the same V6, as well as the previous, only power and fuel consumption above. Although the flow is greater than 5-10%, and if the machine is loaded, then 2.4 may be "energing" even more than 2.8.
3.0 (ASN, 220 hp) -30-Valve V6 with an aluminum unit (if it comes to overhaul, it costs an order of magnitude more than that of 2.4 and 2.8 engines), which began to install after restyling, instead of 2.8 ACK.
2.7 + 2 turbines (ASN - 230,Are, bes. - 250 hp) - Almost legendary engine, with an acceleration of 7.6 and 6.8 seconds to hundreds (depending on the herp under the hood). Since they take a car with such a motor not for the "pensioner" ride, then hear about the consumption in the city below 16 liters - a rarity, more often 18-20 liters. Features of service are the same as the previous V6 engines, just do not forget about 2 turbines. Unconsciously, by type "And suddenly lucky", you should not take a car with this engine.
4.2 (AS.G., 300 hp)- Gasoline and Oil Eater (liter of oil per 1,000 km, almost norm) with an unrefidently aluminum block, and overclocking up to hundreds of 6.9 seconds (which is comparable to 250 strong 2.7 bthurbo engine). Motor for "fanatics".
The volume of the diesel engine can only be 1.9 or 2.5 liters, but in the modifications it is easy to get confused. If you need a reliable and economical engine, and the speed characteristics do not have much importance, then choose Audi A6C5 with a diesel engine 1,9 TDI (110 hp). Modification with pump-nozzles may be 115 or 130 strong, but for increased power will have to be additionally paid in case of repair. With proper maintenance, diesel engines 1.9 liters go to 400,000 km without repair.
And if you want more powerful and diesel, then in the case of AUDI A6 C5, these two concepts are better not combined, since 2.5 literTDI (AFB., 150 hp)famous for his unreliability and high-cost repair (engine 2,5 AKE, 180 hpwhich appeared in 1999, in addition to the power, practically no different from the predecessor AFB.). Basically, major problems with this engine begin after 200,000 km of run (and the majority today are most). One of the main reasons for major repairs is a lack of refurbished GRM. The problem was eliminated only in 2003, and engineered engine drives were labeled - BAU, BDG, BDH. Careful diagnosis before purchase is required, although it is impossible to estimate the status of the GDM system without removing the valve covers.
The guarantee of the health of any engine: timely maintenance (timing, filter, oil, turbine pipe), high-quality oil and fuel, regular replacement of antifreeze and cleaning radiator. Unfortunately, in the CIS, the owners of the car rarely comply with at least one of these conditions, so do not regret money for high-quality diagnosis, before buying Audi A6, it will help you to save significantly in the future.
Boxes gear
Mechanics are 5 or 6-speed, and there is no problem completely. The only recommendation is to change the oil once every 150 thousand runs (although many of this do not make it holy believing that the box is maintenance free).
With "automata" case a little more complicated. Usually problems arise with electronics from the Multitronic variator, but this is a "rare guest" in our area, as well as with the control unit at the adaptive box with Tiptronic (although, in general, the box is quite reliable). The usual automatic problem does not deliver, with due operation, of course. All automatic transmission regulations are the same - every 50,000 km need to replace the oil and filter.
Chassis
The front suspension of Audi A6 C5 is washed with a multitude of legends, mainly negative. In fact, the durability of the suspension depends on three factors:
- The quality of spare parts. The original set of levers usually goes 100,000 km and costs $ 1,000, analogue from the German manufacturer Lemförder - 50-60,000 km, and the price for a set of $ 600, and the factory China for its $ 300 will drive 25-30,000 km.
- Proper replacement of levers. If you clamp the bolts on the unloaded (the car is lowered to the stops) suspension, then even the original parts pass only half the term.
- Ride style and road surface quality. There is nothing to comment on, with our roads, "kill" the suspension on any car, you can, almost in one day.
You can change the whole set of front suspension levers, you can, as needed to change individual levers. Folk "Kulibins" learned to restore ball supports (though it is unlikely to give a good guarantee) and remember silent blocks (there is free on sale).
But the rear semi-dependent suspension problems will not deliver, the average service period of the rear chassis on a monolarity is 200,000 km. We will have to change 2 silent blocks and shock absorbers. In the case of a full-wheel drive "Quattro", a "bunch" of silent blocks is added to the list of maintenance, although it is worth it. Especially in winter, you will feel all the advantages of four leading. Four-wheel drive from Audi One of the most reliable nodes, self-locking differential Torsen tested since the 80s.
Outcome
Audi A6 C5 is a car worthy of your attention, but it is worth considering the past of a certain instance. If the car is highly serviced, then its owner will become the "lord of the rings", will receive comfort and pleasure from driving. In the opposite case, the acquired A6 will become the "lord" of your wallet. Therefore, high-quality diagnostics is needed in any case. And the moments that you should pay special attention are written above.
Good luck on the roads!
