Audi SQ5 TFSI, 2017 with huge internal damage . Repair bill for 7000£ ! Will warranty cover it ? 

As much as I hate seeing this happen to these engines and the work / cost involved it’s a great video and the work you guys are doing is amazing, mines coming upto 83k miles problem free so far 🤞🏽

This is the first time Ive been able to watch you guys do the rocker arms without having a sleepless night! I sold my B9 S4 Avant last week!... I miss it, but don't miss the anxiety of ownership.

I do miss my 2018 S5 sometimes, but I for sure don't miss the fear of driving it due to this "under engineering". I drive an RS6 C8 2022 now, really an incredible car, all good in 20000miles so far and still with 4 years of factory warranty to go. 🙏

You guys are very professional. This video is very informative for anyone thinking of getting into these cars. The warranty aspect was interesting. If I was a genuine trustworthy warranty company, I'm not sure I would want to risk covering these engines. Unless of course, the failure numbers are insignificant in relation to the numbers on the road. If I owned one, I would be getting it into you as soon as possible, so I could sleep at night. Good public service broadcasting here, well done to all at VAG Technic TV.

I have to keep watching your channel as it reminds me why I spend what I do to lease my Audi’s. I’d be sat crying if my new 5 year old car was in bits with a huge bill on its way. Am I mad to think you should get 10 years or 120k miles out of a ‘premium’ car before it destroys itself.

My 2017 S4 Avant just turned 68k miles. No ticking noise nor metal in the oil filter, but those videos doesn't help to not worry especially I'm neither close to UK or Slovakia 😂

After a bit of checking and research on my RS5, I was relieved to find that my engine build date should mean I have the fatty bearings in my rocker arms. I recently did get to use my extended warranty for the first time. In the States here - my warranty is through Fidelity Warranty Services, which is supposed to be one of the better ones. Car went in for a coolant leak at my regular shop. Pretty easy process - gave my warranty info to the owner, he contacted the company, they approved repairs in about an hour. Ended up getting the water pump replaced for a leak. Gives me a bit of confidence and security going forward with the warranty, as I have about 55k miles or 5 years remaining on the warranty.

Really enjoyed your 40 mins of talk (no sarcasm).A great informative video by professionals.Well done.

It’s good you have the expertise to help owners with these engines. It’s criminal that Audi allow crap design or materials to cause these defects. More content for us though 😄

Love your channel... love vag cars... but the design flaws are just frightening. Brilliant vid as always and love that Dobbie.. 👍

Toujours de magnifiques réparation merci a vous pour tous les contenus

Always A Pleasure Watching & Learning From Your Great Videos Lads 👏👏👍

I'm looking forward to the upcoming RS5 video where doggo shows us how to replace broken rocker arms and timing chain after the plastic fails, you do so many of these engines I'm sure doggo will have picked up some skills 😁 So much work involved with these repairs and typical VAG even when they know there is an issue and improved parts come along later, they still refuse to warranty them. i had an 18,000 mile Golf R mk 7 just out of warranty at 3 years old when the EA888 water pump issue started 🤷‍♂

I have never owned a. Audi and don't think I ever will, just too stressful wondering what will go wrong next

i always wanted a audi with this engine in it but now i am scared as even a full audi history does not save you. audi should fix these issues for free

Ill never forget when I got my rs3 some dude who was getting out of his contract got out of the rs3 presumably and then later I saw him hop into his new car a sq5. he literally started up the car in sport mode and WOTd out of the dealership. Then later my rs3 engine blew up under warranty. that dude probly didnt even break it in

Years ago my 3.0 tdi 2015 (new shape) q7 developed a rattling noise at 4000 miles. In the end was the cam shaft tensioners and was covered under Audi warranty. Then when I got the car back I could hear a leak when accelerating, that turned out to be exhaust manifold gasket that was reused when it should have been replaced. That was sorted also. The bill had I not been under warranty would have been £8,500. Long story short Audi were great but I’m shocked these type of issues are so common!

Great to see such honest, knowledgeable Audi specialists - true professionals that respect the cars and their customers - you deserve great success! Any tips on the '11 V8 S5 other than carbon intake cleaning?

Always a delight to watch the Videos guys, keep up the good work.

I'm convinced that the information that I was given many years ago by a very experienced mechanical engineer stands up more today than what it did years ago. Most people accept the service schedule provided by the vehicle manufacturer as being the best available but is it? Think of it, it is in the manufacturer's own interest to only specify the "minimum" standards - 60,000 miles for a timing belt for instance; I personally would never go over 30,000 miles in any car. Who benefits from extended service intervals? the manufacturer after all, when your car breaks down, where do you get the parts? How many people actually check the quality of the oils used by garages - No One! Home mechanics are just as bad "I always use Castrol or Shell or whatever make takes their fancy" but is the best and most appropriate for your car - DO YOUR RESEARCH!

audi - always underneath dismantling it

I still laugh at people in denial saying "this isn't a big problem". Sure, keep your head in that hole.

As a mechanic I’ve seen this problem with the same sort of construction with Dodge Ram engines.... with them it is normally caused by using the wrong viscosity of Engine oil:too high viscosity oil doesn’t lubricate the needlebearings in the camfollowers effectively... as soon as the followers seize up the camshaft gets eaten away.... The parts for the Dodge engine aren’t too costly.... different story with the Audi engine I suppose...

Fantastic job well done, you know your stuff, keep up the good work

Hey guys, been watching your videos for a while and appreciate your insight on these topics. i have a 2017 panamera 4s that has same engine with rocker arm issues that you guys talk about. i have a ticking noise and very rough idle. could the rough idle also be related to the rocker arms going bad? trying to figure out this car, it’s been 8 months and lots of money for porsche to diagnose, all they said was new engine because carbon buildup… crazy. you were the first people that could identify the problem. thanks!

In your opinion, the engine in the Original Audi S8 D2: Providing that everything was done on time, service, prevention works etc, is it a reliable solid engine in 2024? Great content, keep us informed 😊

Not a bad price for new chain, walnut blast, suspension, rocker arms.

There is a problem with the rocker arms, but only with the 1. version Despite the fact that the 2. version also has small bearings, they don’t fail. There are 3 Versions: 1. Version 06M109417H roller rocker -11.09.2017 (small bearings) 2. Version 06M109417L roller rocker arm - (small bearings) 11.09.2017- 06.08.2018 3. Version 0P2109417 roller rocker - 06.08.2018-now (big bearings) 99% of failures are model year 2017 or early 2018, because they have the 1.version

Hi, thanks for this general advice to save a lot of trouble, great video great work,

One thing I will point out is that you can do rocker arm replacement with the engine in the car. I’m currently having mine replaced just for peace of mind and the shop I ended up choosing is doing the job with the engine in the car which is saving me a good chunk of change

great work once again guys very interesting to watch 👍👍

Great work guys. But 0w-20 ? ... Audi have might as well used vegetable oil. I wonder if there is a specific part where thicker oil can not lubricate , and i wonder the reason for that design . Because in common nowledge it is better to use a thicker oil every ~50-60.000 miles , like going from 5w30 to 5w40 , or 0w30 to 0w40. Why is that designed that way ? Emissions ?

Thanks for showing this! Question: Our 2016 Q5 3.0T with 118k went in for routine service (V-belt replacement), etc. Advised timing chain needed replaced and was completed under warranty ($12,000) otherwise. Drove the car for 2 weeks afterwards maybe 1k miles. All good until massive creaking, popping sounds, no warning lights. Had it towed to the dealer and was advised blown engine due to oil pump failure. Dealer is stating this is not connected to previous work. This doesn't sound right to me but I have been advised that the warranty will only cover 12k with 13k remaining due for a new engine. Was told that the oil pump just stopped. It seems plausible that the previous work done is likely connected to the failure. Any advice on this and or what would cause the oil pump to fail. It just seems ironic that the preventative maintenance was done and then 2 weeks later complete failure. thanks

My 2018 S5 has 67,000 miles on it and Ive never had any issues. I religiously change the oil at 7K with full 5-30 synthetic pentosin warm weather oil.

Always love the videos guys, keep it up

Audi don't schedule enough oil changes on these cars. I have an SQ7 from new in 2020 and I've doubled the frequency of oil changes.

a pleasure to watch as always. about the rear fender and fake exhausts, I think you know it's cheaper building one single rear fender for all models an put fake exhausts tips for the versions who doesn't use them. who has the lowest version, loves the race-wannabe-extra.

Big respect for your job 👌

My extended warranty paid for new rockers. Then a new engine 4K miles later. Along with many other things. $40k+

I hope the polar bears appreciate all the effort, that engineers go to.

I had an extended warranty on an A6 and also one on a 2003 530i in the early 2000s. I never had a bit of trouble with them paying fully on any work on either, and the 2002 A6 was in the shop a lot. It had a twin turbo 2.7 litre engine. Piece of junk.

My 2018 S5 is at the dealership with the same issue. It's been ticking since 37k km under slight load (touch the gas). The dealership found aluminium in the oil and one of the cylinders knocking. It's been 2 months I'm waiting for the dealership/warranty (audi warranty platinum) .

Audi and warranty 🤣🤣 this will be a good comedy. This was surprising 😮

Be interested to hear your thoughts on the VAG groups recent change to timing belt intervals, from every 60 months to some even going as high as 200,000 miles and 180 months checking intervals?

Every Audi service: Step one: remove engine

i had the same engine in my s4, it was best engine i drove about 120k miles on it without any issues!

Such a shame these engines have this potential flaw. Would love an S4 Avant / S5 Sportback but completely put off by this issue. If I was an owner just out of warranty I’d be hounding Audi UK to cover the cost or a significant portion of. My sister managed to get them to cover a gearbox failure on her A6 out of warranty - it’s possible!

Nice one! You did a great job. Upgraded rockerarms have bigger roller's (larger diameter) these don't fail?

Nice (or perhaps not) RS5 soft top in the garage 🥰

Less way likes than these guys deserve .... I love your videos

Those used vehicle warranty companies are always an absolute scam. I always tell people to avoid them. You're better off to keep the 500 or 1000 £ as savings for maintenance or repairs.

7K is what Audi wants me to pay for 4 new wheels, that I just replaced by them 2 years ago. I have been fucked over my Audi in Colorado. Every single time I leave the dealorship for service, as I am driving home it breaks down. Happened 4 times now. Audi wont cover or fix anything. They keep saying its a coincidence, but after the 4th time leaving the dealor having a brand new issue, I know its not a coincidence. There were 3 seperate diagnostics where I went to get a second opinion from an Audi Specailist shop, and they were blown away by what Audi told me I needed to repair. They even let me in the garage and showed me exactly why the Audi Diagnostics was completely wrong, as I am not a mechanic and need everything simplified. I got my 2018 S5 Sportback with 45K miles in 2020. I now have 75K miles almost 5 years later, so you can see I am not driving more than 7K miles a year. Crankcase breather hose is leaking oil, rocker arms are broken, piston rings shattered, and at least 20 other things i have replaced since. Over $28K in repairs since I got the car 30K miles ago. Will never buy an Audi Again. The least reliable techs in the business.

great work and advice

Great to see professionals at work. Just wondering if “bits” from the failed rocker arm bearing would have been visible during oil changes(if oil was checked for metal)? Also what caused the carbon build up around the valves..bad fuel?….👍

Nice happy ending my friend. 💯👍🏾✌🏾

0:54 I'm expecting the revving engine to explode at any moment. A ticking time bomb

Well done lads yous know your stuff👍

TFSI engines are such amazing crap that Audi should provide two spare ones for every newly purchased car

What was the final result of this problem in the end? Was it the injectors or engine build misshaps?

No problems, if the owner has the money to buy a sq5 I assume paying the repair bill for him is like buying a bag of potatoes, just pocket money.

Great content 👌

My s4 build date is 10/18 then under some parts in the engine bay says 5/18

They are making these engines literally impossible for diy mechanics to work on these days.

Please could you explain the timing marks

Isn’t this the same issue you guys filmed a while back in another S (I think it was a 5 or 6)? I smell another class action coming for VAG similar to my RS and their turbo issues. R&D, full VAG vehicle repair, and an occasional doggo cameo? You guys are definitely a 100% full service shop! Personally, if anyone likes this engine platform, I would recommend waiting a few years till they sort out the bearing issues in the rocker arms. Plenty of other power plants out there that are more reliable until this is acknowledged by VW. Side note…..how did you recover your GoPro????

Well, its official, i was going to look at one of these on Saturday 2018 spec, with 52k on the clock. This video has scared me off! I'll keep looking for something else. Shame as they're a nice car.

That will be the last time that warranty company will take on a vehicle with that engine type!

I remember when Audi made great cars

Great job guys

In the Netherlands the highway police has a problem with ‘high maintenance costs’ and ‘excessive down time’ when it comes to their patrol cars..... guess which brand I’m referring to.....

im thinking to purchase 2022 sq5 sportback audi certified 25k mileage. bad idea in general?

Can someone explain to me why there is so much carbon build up in the intake ports? Where the hell is that coming from? Crankcase recirculation? If so wouldn't it be wise to have a catch can to knock the fine particles of oil out of the air being sucked out of the crankcase before it goes into the intake? By the way, great video and a really thorough explanation during the test drive for things to look out for when buying these cars.

Audi should be made to repair all of these cars. They are not fit for purpose. It's not like they are cheap cars to purchase. Quality German Engineering.

Thank you for responding back. Is 5w40 ok to use in my 2018 Audi S4

Watching this with my B9 S5 on 62k ☠️

Please open a shop in the US!💯

This happens when the car is left running with the ignition on. Pressure in the pump is lower and the oil does not lubricate much. Mercedes have the same problem with the in-line 2.9 diesel 350d and 400d. After 2022, this problem is solved at Mercedes. I don't know about Audi. Heck change the oil every 5000 miles.

I don't see why were you surprised when the warranty company disagrees for claiming timing mechanism under warranty. Timing mechanism, brakes (pads, rotors, rubber hoses going to the calipers, rubber mounts on the engine/chassis suspension) should not be covered under warranty if you ask me, due to the fact that those parts are wearable.

Great video as always. Question, if youve gone to the effort of tearibg down timing assembly, is it worth having a look at bottom end bearings at the same time? Especially when you find materials in the oil. Thanks!

The old pre 2019 rocker bearing mistake.

You didn't use 8mm pins to properly align covers? Instead, you used timing covers? That will alight cover longitudinal, but what about side to side at the back and front?

If there wasnt an issue with them, then audi wouldnt have had a need to change the valve train components in the later model versions of this SQ5 😂

We just got a q7, same engine. Love the thing but this is concerning. Full services and still fails with relatively low miles. I'm very capable but an engine out service in my home shop this is not a repair I'm likely to perform

Why the high revving at the start of the video Was waiting for catastrophic failure to happen

Porsche use the same engine Biturbo 440hp version. Is there also the problem or did Porsche clear this problem from the engine?

Do the needle bearings stay in the head? Can they fall into the oil sump... or get stuck in oil drain passages?

Nice video!

Thanks Pro

What engine you suggest in a6 c7 2015-2016? 3.0 bitdi 320hp or 3.0 tfsi? I know problems with camshaft on TDI, is it possible to put camshaft from older v6?

Would you recommend the later diesel SQ5 over this petrol variant?

This is why i dnt trust warranties theres always a shortfall that you need to cover. You better off saving your own money towards repair and maintenance 😅

Hi, first of all great work very neat and precise. I have a question if you could help please, I have a 2013 audi a6 3.0 bitdi and i think I have a problem with engine cooling. The problem is it shows 90° temperature in the cluster but when i check the coolant temperature with carly it flactuates between 72 and 77 , it reaches over 80 but never 90 only after a long drive or if driven a bit hard. Also the oil temperature stays at about 80° and only goes over 90° when driven harder. Do you think it is the main water thermostat? Thank you

Hi Guys. I've got S7 2016 4.0 tfsi . Do I have the same roller rockrer arms? Do I should worries? All the best guys.

I know a guy who will do that for 500 no joke . Hell spend all night and day on it.

What engine is better reliability wise EA839 or CREC supercharger engine?

I would take my warranty company to court if they try to be clever 99.9% of the time the owner will win

Would it be cheaper or easier if the timingchainsystem was in the front of the engine?

how many miles? service intervals? 10k oil changes is the problem!

Uhgg and another one. I have not been driving my '18 stage 2 S4 nearly as hard. The paranoia is real lol. Probably won't make a difference anyway. I did use higher weight oil on my last change. So hot here in the summer, I'm more comfortable running something other than the 0w-20.

The rollers again?!?!!