Audi Reliability
Audi 2.9T (EA839) Engine Reliability: The Definitive Guide (2025)
The definitive guide to Audi 2.9T (EA839) reliability. Rocker arm failure, turbo issues, and ownership costs for RS5, RS4, and Porsche.
Audi Articles
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Audi Reliability
Audi 4.0T V8 Reliability: The Definitive Guide (EA824 Hot-V Twin-Turbo)
The definitive guide to Audi 4.0T V8 reliability. Turbo oil screen recall, PCV failures, and carbon buildup in RS6, RS7, S6, S7, and S8.
Audi Reliability
Audi 4.0T vs Mercedes M278: The Ultimate Hot-V Twin-Turbo V8 Comparison
Audi 4.0T vs Mercedes M278: Which is more reliable? Comprehensive comparison of failure modes, repair costs, and long-term ownership.
Audi Ownership Costs
Audi A1 Ownership Costs: A Comprehensive Guide
A deep dive into the real costs of owning an Audi A1, covering everything from purchase price and taxes to maintenance, reliability, and used market tips.
Audi Ownership Costs
Audi Q7 Maintenance Essentials for Long-Term Ownership
A comprehensive guide to the service intervals, fluid requirements, common issues, and major component costs for keeping an Audi Q7 reliable.
Audi Review
Audi RS3 Review: A Practical Guide to the Five-Cylinder Icon
A deep dive into the performance, daily usability, ownership costs, and critical checks for buying a used Audi RS3.
Audi Used Market
Used Audi RS5 B9 Buying Guide: The Date Code Hunt
How to inspect a used Audi RS5 B9. Why the manufacture date is the single most important factor in your purchase.
Audi Reliability
Audi RS5 B9 Charge-Air Cooler Failure: The Hydrolock Risk
Audi RS5 B9 EA839 charge-air cooler failure guide: plastic end tank cracks, stone damage, hydrolock risk, symptoms, and preventive aluminum upgrade costs.
Audi Reliability
Audi RS5 B9 Common Problems: The 5 EA839 Failures You Must Know
Audi RS5 B9 2.9T EA839 common problems: pre-2019 rocker arm failure, charge-air cooler cracks, cooling system plastic failures, and mileage-based patterns.
Audi Ownership Costs
Audi RS5 B9 Ownership Costs: The Quattro Tax
Real-world running costs for the RS5 (2018–2023). Why tires, brakes, and cooling system upgrades make this 'daily driver' expensive.
Audi Reliability
Audi RS5 B9 Reliability (2018–2023): The Silent Valvetrain Threat
Why the PRE-2019 RS5 is a 'time bomb' (Rocker Arms) and why POST-2019 owners must fear plastic coolant pipes.
Audi Reliability
Audi RS5 B9 Rocker Arm Failure: The Pre-2019 $15,000 Design Flaw
Audi RS5 B9 EA839 rocker arm failure guide: pre-July 2019 needle bearing design flaw, failure mileage, symptoms, July 2019 revision, and repair costs.
Audi Reliability
Audi RS6 C7 Reliability: The 560hp Wagon Gamble
Is the Audi RS6 C7 Avant reliable? A brutally honest guide to owning the 4.0T V8 wagon. Turbo oil screen recall, PCV failures, air suspension.
Audi Reliability
Audi RS7 Common Problems: The 560hp Sportback Reliability Guide
The breakdown of Audi RS7 C7 reliability. Common failures with 4.0T V8: turbo oil screen recall, PCV failures, ZF 8-speed transmission.
Audi Reliability
Audi S4 B9 (3.0T/2.9T) Reliability: The Rocker Arm & Water Pump Reality
Is the Audi S4 B9 reliable? Detailed analysis of the EA839 engine's rocker arm failure, water pump leaks, and total ownership costs.
Audi Reliability
Audi S6/S7 4.0T Problems: The 420hp Sedan/Sportback Reliability Guide
The breakdown of Audi S6/S7 C7 reliability. Common failures with 4.0T V8: turbo oil screen recall, PCV failures, DSG transmission issues.
Audi Reliability
Audi S8 D4 Engine Issues: The 520hp Flagship Reliability Guide
The breakdown of Audi S8 D4 reliability. Common failures with 4.0T V8: turbo oil screen recall, PCV failures, air suspension issues.
Audi Reliability
Audi SQ5 B9 Reliability: Air Suspension & Rocker Arm Risks
Is the Audi SQ5 B9 reliable? Complete guide to the EA839 3.0T engine, air suspension failures, and cost of ownership.