Consumer Review Video - 2004 Audi A8 Quattro L 4.2L V8

Common problems and easy repairs on a 2004 A8 Quattro

The 2004 Audi A8 Quattro L is a very difficult vehicle to maintain, and will require many tools and a lot of time, in order to complete most of these repairs. You will have to remove a large panel from under the vehicle for access to the oil drain plug. This will require you to contend with gravity as you complete. Changing the fog light with reliability is a problem, as you will need to use many tools to access. These tools may not be readily available for a repair. The battery is located in the trunk, which is a more cramped space to work in than usual.

Some things are easier on the 2004 Audi A8 Quattro L. The engine coolant reservoir is easily visible in the engine bay. This will allow you to check and replenish the fluid level on a regular basis. Checking the oil level is no problem, as the oil dipstick is easily accessible in the engine bay. The power steering reservoir is also easily visible in the engine bay. Keeping an eye on these fluid levels is important to overall vehicle performance.

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Hans Angermeier has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road.