The Sound You Are Hearing is 2018’s Breaking
10-18-2018, 05:21 AM
#1
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The Sound You Are Hearing is 2018’s Breaking
Something went wrong in the new Q5 production line, and the new generation 2.0L engine is under a bit of a cloud. I found this thread fascinating, partly because a series of new engine failures is interesting by itself, but also because of the responses, which run the gamut from full-on panic to flat-out denial.
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-...ilure-2958271/
The only thing I will observe is that Audi and dealers are VERY reluctant to share what is actually going wrong in these catastrophic engine failures. Some kind of piston issue, but they seem to want to keep the lid tightly down on this story. Do our mechanically minded posters here have any hypothesis?
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-...ilure-2958271/
The only thing I will observe is that Audi and dealers are VERY reluctant to share what is actually going wrong in these catastrophic engine failures. Some kind of piston issue, but they seem to want to keep the lid tightly down on this story. Do our mechanically minded posters here have any hypothesis?
10-18-2018, 09:23 AM
#2
AudiWorld Super User
Something went wrong in the new Q5 production line, and the new generation 2.0L engine is under a bit of a cloud. I found this thread fascinating, partly because a series of new engine failures is interesting by itself, but also because of the responses, which run the gamut from full-on panic to flat-out denial.
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-...ilure-2958271/
The only thing I will observe is that Audi and dealers are VERY reluctant to share what is actually going wrong in these catastrophic engine failures. Some kind of piston issue, but they seem to want to keep the lid tightly down on this story. Do our mechanically minded posters here have any hypothesis?
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-...ilure-2958271/
The only thing I will observe is that Audi and dealers are VERY reluctant to share what is actually going wrong in these catastrophic engine failures. Some kind of piston issue, but they seem to want to keep the lid tightly down on this story. Do our mechanically minded posters here have any hypothesis?
It's going to take a very long time to work out the bugs.........
There could be a huge amount of engines out there that are now walking wounded, maybe fail thousands of miles later. Audi is not going to say much as to not give any information that can help a class action lawsuit. If they start replacing with new vehicles, than just new engines, they would be setting a precedence that could hurt them financially badly.
Last edited by Bob Petruska; 10-18-2018 at 09:28 AM.
10-18-2018, 09:26 AM
#3
They 2018+'s have a number of issues, remember that most of the components, including the engines, are now sourced parts from north America, not the tried and proven European made components that are on the A4/A6/Q7 etc..
It's going to take a very long time to work out the bugs.........
It's going to take a very long time to work out the bugs.........
Last edited by uncleiggy; 10-18-2018 at 09:37 AM.
10-18-2018, 01:46 PM
#4
AudiWorld Super User
That other thread has too many comments that read like something out of a Cheech & Chong movie.
I've seen an engine "burn up". It was a VW engine, magnesium alloy block, and yes they can and have literally burned up. Magnesium fires are not easy to put out with any conventional agents.
Some objective numbers and details might give the argument some standing but "my engine burned up" just seems like Audi saying "Gee, we never heard of that happening on this planet." Ahuh. Sure.
I've seen an engine "burn up". It was a VW engine, magnesium alloy block, and yes they can and have literally burned up. Magnesium fires are not easy to put out with any conventional agents.
Some objective numbers and details might give the argument some standing but "my engine burned up" just seems like Audi saying "Gee, we never heard of that happening on this planet." Ahuh. Sure.
10-18-2018, 02:16 PM
#5
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Yeah Redd this sounds kind of "preliminary" but you never know.If anyone has info. I'd be interested to find out where these engines are made.The 2.0LT is a pretty important powerplant for VAG and overall it appears to be pretty good with some well known exceptions.Recently had a 2018 A4 while my diesel was being rendered "green" and I must say it was a very impressive engine, just not a Tdi !
10-18-2018, 03:31 PM
#6
AudiWorld Super User
Yeah Redd this sounds kind of "preliminary" but you never know.If anyone has info. I'd be interested to find out where these engines are made.The 2.0LT is a pretty important powerplant for VAG and overall it appears to be pretty good with some well known exceptions.Recently had a 2018 A4 while my diesel was being rendered "green" and I must say it was a very impressive engine, just not a Tdi !
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10-18-2018, 05:26 PM
#8
AudiWorld Super User
Yes, my bad in the way I stated my post. The 2018+, Q5, 2.0T "engine" is made in Mexico. All other Audi 2018+ models use the 2.0T "engine" that is made in Europe.
Just like you and me have Q5 calipers that are made by Brembo, the 2018+ Q5 have calipers that are made by I believe Allied Bendix. Many, many new unproven suppliers............
Just like you and me have Q5 calipers that are made by Brembo, the 2018+ Q5 have calipers that are made by I believe Allied Bendix. Many, many new unproven suppliers............
10-18-2018, 06:09 PM
#9
AudiWorld Super User
Yes, my bad in the way I stated my post. The 2018+, Q5, 2.0T "engine" is made in Mexico. All other Audi 2018+ models use the 2.0T "engine" that is made in Europe.
Just like you and me have Q5 calipers that are made by Brembo, the 2018+ Q5 have calipers that are made by I believe Allied Bendix. Many, many new unproven suppliers............
Just like you and me have Q5 calipers that are made by Brembo, the 2018+ Q5 have calipers that are made by I believe Allied Bendix. Many, many new unproven suppliers............
10-19-2018, 05:12 AM
#10
AudiWorld Super User
2018 Q5 2.0T engine block is cast-iron, head is aluminum alloy fyi.
