2001 A6 4.2

[Vincent Gelinas]

I can't speak of the A6, but I had an A8 with the 4.2. With the transmission programmed to euro mode, it got a surprising 21 MPG with rock solid reliability. 

Vincent

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> On Aug 4, 2015, at 09:13, Grant Lenahan <@vfemail.net> wrote:
> 
> I have an S6.
> 
> Very good reliability.
> 
> Awful fuel economy - maybe 15 all in. Truly bad. Yours will be better with higher final drive and/or MT
> 
> expensive, complex timing belt/etc.
> 
> Grant
> 
>> On Aug 4, 2015, at 9:00 AM, Dave Fain <kf21857 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> It looks like my 2000 A6 2.7T may need some expensive engine work.  I ran
>> across a super clean 2001 at a reasonable price but it has a 4.2 V8.  My
>> mechanic says they are OK but maintenance is kind of a pain because the
>> engine compartment is so crowded.  I know some of you out there own these.
>> Is there anything I should be aware of before buying one of these?  How
>> about fuel economy and maintenance costs?  I do most of my own mechanical
>> work.  I would check the timing belt first thing if I can't find
>> maintenance records.
>> thanks,
>> Dave
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