I am purchasing a 2005 Audi A4 Convertible. Currently, it has 95,868 miles. I am wondering how many more miles it will be able to handle? It has a 1.8 Liter 4 Cylinder Engine. My other question is regarding the type of fuel it takes. I have heard that Audis tend to require the "plus" or "premium" fuel. Will this car be able to accept regular unleaded fuel or do I need to fill up with the more expensive type of fuel?|||95k on a 2005, i would probably stay away. However if you want to continue with the sale make sure it has all of the maintenance records and they are done at the proper time. Also if it hasnt had its major tune up, belts, water pump ect. its time for that which is around 1500. How many more miles can it handle, how knows. Its had a rough life so far, I cant see this thing making it past 130k without any problems.
As for fuel, if this were the v6 I would say put in what you want, but with the 1.8t your going to want to go witht he recommended 91 octane.|||If you want it to last, make sure you follow the regular maintenance intervals. It takes premium unleaded, like all Audis do, the higher the octane the better. Make sure the oil is changed with synthetic. Make sure the turbo cools down after a long or spirited drive. The car is 4 years old, it has a high amount of mileage on it. Make sure that the maintenance on it has been done, do you have records? Have it checked out by an independent German mechanic.|||Its is a turbocharged engine, with five valves per cylinder. It absolutely needs PREMIUM gas because of the high effective cylinder pressures associated with the turbo. This engine runs hot, as of 2004 Audi also specifies nothing but synthetic oil for this motor, without synthetic, you risk premature turbocharger failure and the engine will sludge.
If you are not prepared to treat this car properly, look at another brand, or it will cost you.
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