# \#a6 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/a6/941.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2011 Audi A6 3.0T Repair Manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-a6-3-0t-repair-manual/183567)
**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 10:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-audi-a6-3-0t-repair-manual/183567 "2025-07-17T10:06:37Z")
Hi everyone. I just bought a 2011 Audi A6 3.0T recently (that I believe is the C6 platform) and am looking to get a repair manual for it so i’ll know what the heck i’m dealing with. From what i’ve found, it seems like e… --- ## [Audi burning up coolant and oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-burning-up-coolant-and-oil/189297)
**Author:** [@Jhonthedonman\_184257](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jhonthedonman_184257)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 10:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-burning-up-coolant-and-oil/189297 "2023-02-24T22:03:47Z")
Audi is burning up coolant and oil and I’m seeing a leak near the line of white smoke Any ideas on where to buy the part I need to replace --- ## [Slight negative camber in back left tire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-negative-camber-in-back-left-tire/188281)
**Author:** [@tayowahn7\_183590](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tayowahn7_183590)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2023, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-negative-camber-in-back-left-tire/188281 "2023-01-03T22:57:12Z")
I just now realized my car has a slight camber in the back left tire and has had it for a few months after reviewing some pictures. Is it worth taking into the shop as someone who doesn’t have a lot of money to spend? … --- ## [Good Bluetooth Aux Receivers for the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-bluetooth-aux-receivers-for-the-car/184365)
**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2022, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-bluetooth-aux-receivers-for-the-car/184365 "2022-05-29T00:53:05Z")
Hey all. I have a 2011 Audi C6 A6 3.0T that i’m trying to find a good Aux Bluetooth Receiver to be able to play my own music from my phone in the car. I’ve got an AMI MMI to 3.5mm Aux cable to plug into a bluetooth rece… --- ## [Oil on plugs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-plugs/182726)
**Author:** [@shezza](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shezza)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2022, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-on-plugs/182726 "2022-04-03T18:49:10Z")
I have a 2012 Audi A6 with a 3.0T engine. I recently did the PCV, waterpump and thermostat. Since doing it, my car has been playing up. At first, the No 3 cylinder began misifiring, I found the plug was oily and replace… --- ## [Odd ABS codes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-abs-codes/162744)
**Author:** [@Theswedking](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Theswedking)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-abs-codes/162744 "2020-04-11T21:00:25Z")
I am looking at a 2003 Audi Quattro Avant 3.0 with 144k. Asking $2,300. I had noticed the ABS and Traction Control Light on. I asked for a scan and this what they came back. Code 00290, 00287, and 01435. Both rear speed … --- ## [2014 Audi A6 - front rotor wear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a6-front-rotor-wear/154749)
**Author:** [@RonaldMandel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RonaldMandel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-audi-a6-front-rotor-wear/154749 "2019-12-16T03:04:35Z")
My 2014 Audi A6 goes through front rotors and pads in 20-25k miles. The dealer replaced the fronts three times in 70K miles while the rears are still good. The front rotors have warped 2 of the 3 times. --- ## [Hard to steer right only?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-steer-right-only/75647)
**Author:** [@mattT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattT)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-to-steer-right-only/75647 "2019-11-24T19:44:40Z")
'01 A6 with 95k....I have noticed intermittent hard turning to the right at low speeds..only to the right though, turning left is fine. It feels like there is no power steering, then all the sudden it will start working… --- ## [2007 Audi A6 won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-audi-a6-wont-start/132422)
**Author:** [@Mitchell23](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mitchell23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2019, 3:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-audi-a6-wont-start/132422 "2019-01-11T03:53:17Z")
Audi A6 2007 3.2/Quattro will not start , no issue with battery or alternator. Key will not release out of ignition switch , but car can be started with a quick jump. Help --- ## [Spongy brakes: 2012 Audi A6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spongy-brakes-2012-audi-a6/130308)
**Author:** [@RheisonMaloles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RheisonMaloles)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/spongy-brakes-2012-audi-a6/130308 "2018-12-06T20:39:42Z")
Does any 2012 Audi A6 owners with a 3.0 engine experience brake spongy feeling and having to press too far down to get to stop vehicle then on occasion brakes lock up and almost lose control of vehicle? --- ## [Automatisk gearbox problems. Revs up when it's going to changs up gears](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatisk-gearbox-problems-revs-up-when-its-going-to-changs-up-gears/124794)
**Author:** [@RickardGustavsson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RickardGustavsson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/automatisk-gearbox-problems-revs-up-when-its-going-to-changs-up-gears/124794 "2018-09-11T20:45:13Z")
automatic gearbox problems. Revs up when it’s going to changs up gears. If i releases the gas it switches up THE gear. Problem started with 5 gear . Audi a6 Qcatro. --- ## [99 audi a62.8l q...Wise decsion? or not...Gets involvedI](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-audi-a62-8l-q-wise-decsion-or-not-gets-involvedi/118777)
**Author:** [@Joseph\_Mccarthy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_Mccarthy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-audi-a62-8l-q-wise-decsion-or-not-gets-involvedi/118777 "2018-07-19T17:28:01Z")
Hey so I’m new on here, seems like cool place… anyway this is a very long story and kind of of need to know some of it but I own that car that’s in the title of this topic I am a body man obviously do some mechanic work … --- ## [2012 Audi A6 jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-a6-jerks/117824)
**Author:** [@Othmane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Othmane)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2018, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-a6-jerks/117824 "2018-05-23T20:13:17Z")
2012 Audi A6 3.0t. When driving around 5-10 mph and when shifting from first to second car has a small jerkish feeling and after second it seems to be fine. Is that a normal problem or can it be a transmission problem? --- ## [2001 Audi A6 needs transmission work?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-audi-a6-needs-transmission-work/117225)
**Author:** [@Chadwick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chadwick)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2018, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-audi-a6-needs-transmission-work/117225 "2018-05-13T01:23:46Z")
I inherited a 2001 Audi A6 with 148,000 miles. I was told it needed “transmission work” and had a small oil leak. I don’t know–it drives fine except when it’s cold, then it runs a bit rough until it warms up. I’ve not… --- ## [2012 Audi A6 3.0T - Bad Motor Mounts or Valve Timing Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-a6-3-0t-bad-motor-mounts-or-valve-timing-issue/111841)
**Author:** [@techageguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/techageguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2018, 6:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-audi-a6-3-0t-bad-motor-mounts-or-valve-timing-issue/111841 "2018-01-31T06:13:18Z")
About a month ago, my 2012 A6 with 49K miles started to idle roughly. A local repair shop diagnosed the issue and found bank 2 intake and exhaust cams out of time and showed me with the head covers removed using an Audi … --- ## [Bad Gas? Any other possibility?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-gas-any-other-possibility/110993)
**Author:** [@u2jrmw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/u2jrmw)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2018, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-gas-any-other-possibility/110993 "2018-01-12T20:31:26Z")
Here is my story, looking for some sanity and advice. On Wednesday lunchtime I left work and drove 5 minuted to the nearby gas station. I filled my tank which was pretty low with Amoco Ultimate. I started my journey hom… --- ## [Whooshing noise when not accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whooshing-noise-when-not-accelerating/102578)
**Author:** [@Ktraugott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ktraugott)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2017, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whooshing-noise-when-not-accelerating/102578 "2017-04-04T00:47:54Z")
2014 Audi A6 2.0T w/ 38000mi Any thoughts on what might be causing a whooshing noise at times when the car is not accelerating? I do not hear the noise when the car is stopped, which suggested some kind of issue with t… --- ## [Bogged Engine at take off on 2002 Audi a6 Quattro 2.7t](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bogged-engine-at-take-off-on-2002-audi-a6-quattro-2-7t/89522)
**Author:** [@leaveyawonderin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/leaveyawonderin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 7:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bogged-engine-at-take-off-on-2002-audi-a6-quattro-2-7t/89522 "2015-04-02T07:20:29Z")
Hello I have a 2002 Audi a6 Quattro 2.7t. Recently my fiancée filled up my gas tank and when he did this he continued to pump fuel into the tank even though the automatic shut off trigger had released. In doing so he sa… --- ## [Hazard flasher/ Relay 2004 audi](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hazard-flasher-relay-2004-audi/83508)
**Author:** [@J-Ho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J-Ho)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2014, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hazard-flasher-relay-2004-audi/83508 "2014-03-05T01:02:44Z")
I have replaced the hazard flasher/Relay on my 2004 Audi A6. It "buzzes" like the relay is stuck. This "Buzzing" will stop when I use the turn signals or push the 4 way hazard flasher. What could be causing this? All h… --- ## [2004 Audi A6 2.7 T quattro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-audi-a6-2-7-t-quattro/79503)
**Author:** [@lmganda](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lmganda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2013, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-audi-a6-2-7-t-quattro/79503 "2013-07-22T17:11:39Z")
check engine light comes on and three mechanics all say i need new torque converter even tho i have no symptoms as yet. Will I get symptoms eventually, or could this be an electrical issue. When they turn off the warni… --- ## [2001 audi a6 quattro eats tires!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-audi-a6-quattro-eats-tires/78268)
**Author:** [@DivaMom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DivaMom)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2013, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-audi-a6-quattro-eats-tires/78268 "2013-03-27T20:02:54Z")
Hi, We purchased a 2001 AUDI A6 QUATTRO in 2007. It was owned by a wealthy family that only used it in the summers when their cousins came to visit. It had 23,000 miles on it when we bought it. We immediately replaced … --- ## [Water pump replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-replacement/78108)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2013, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-pump-replacement/78108 "2013-03-23T04:16:59Z")
My wife's audio quattro 1999 model A6 2.8 litre has a water leakage problem. Main suspect is the waterpump although a engine cylinder crack cannot be ruled out. However the car has run for the past 5 months with water/co… --- ## [Audi A6 2006 3.2L](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a6-2006-3-2l/77836)
**Author:** [@Topean](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Topean)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 9:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a6-2006-3-2l/77836 "2013-03-12T21:03:03Z")
In November 2010 the car started to knock and shake when accelerating and decelerating. I took it to Audi service (with 62,262 miles) and was told the transmission needed to be replaced. The total cost to repair was aro… --- ## [Metallic Sound from the front driver side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metallic-sound-from-the-front-driver-side/76216)
**Author:** [@manojb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/manojb)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2012, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/metallic-sound-from-the-front-driver-side/76216 "2012-12-19T22:51:51Z")
Hello The issue is with my 1999 Audi A6 Quattro, I have driven 205,000 miles on the car and after 100K I started doing the maintenance. There is a sound coming from the front driver side, when you drive the car through … --- ## [2000 A6 2.7t manual-NO throttle response/lots of engine codes/idles normally/NEED HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-a6-2-7t-manual-no-throttle-response-lots-of-engine-codes-idles-normally-need-help/76125)
**Author:** [@VWBUFF](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VWBUFF)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-a6-2-7t-manual-no-throttle-response-lots-of-engine-codes-idles-normally-need-help/76125 "2012-12-15T00:16:51Z")
Here is an interesting one.. Last year I bought a 2000 Audi A6 2.7t 6-speed manual sedan with 140,000 miles on it off of Craigslist. After arriving home 30 miles that same day there was smoke billowing from the exhaust. … --- ## [2006 Audi A6: very strange starting and idling problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-audi-a6-very-strange-starting-and-idling-problems/75998)
**Author:** [@AwesomeD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AwesomeD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2012, 6:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-audi-a6-very-strange-starting-and-idling-problems/75998 "2012-12-08T06:23:05Z")
I have the strangest problem on my 2006 Audi A6: whenever I fill up my tank with gas the car has a very hard time starting. This has happened 3 times in a row now. I run the tank fairly low - to about 1 quarter tank or a… --- ## [99 a6 audi quattro coolant leakage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-a6-audi-quattro-coolant-leakage/75060)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2012, 11:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-a6-audi-quattro-coolant-leakage/75060 "2012-10-23T23:08:03Z")
My audi runs great. Its has 170K miles on it. My mechanic replaced an air pump last Friday and by Monday I had a new issue. I noticed coolant leaking. I took it back to the mechanic who fixed the airpump to diagnose. He… --- ## [Loud Squeaking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-squeaking/74810)
**Author:** [@mattT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mattT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 8:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/loud-squeaking/74810 "2012-10-04T08:14:23Z")
2001 Audi A6 2.7T 95k miles....car is making a very loud squeaking/chirping noise when going over bumps...it was making it at low speeds, now it's making it at both low and high speeds. Would control arms make that muc… --- ## [Audi TX fluid leakage](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-tx-fluid-leakage/74207)
**Author:** [@ramikumi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ramikumi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2012, 8:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-tx-fluid-leakage/74207 "2012-08-23T08:21:48Z")
Audi 1999 a6 quattro V6-2.8L. Thats my car. On oil change my mechanic informs me that TX fluid leakage in two places 1. Right front drive axle seal needs to be replaced. labor is 2.4hrs - parts work out to $75.00 2. Re… --- ## [Audi A6 Traction Control](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a6-traction-control/73884)
**Author:** [@Bren](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bren)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2012, 5:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/audi-a6-traction-control/73884 "2012-08-07T05:33:12Z")
My daughter just had a new front tire put on her Audi A6 AWD, 2001 car and now her traction control will not turn on. I've been told that being it is all wheel drive that the tires need to have the same wear and that al… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/a6/941.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=a6)