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All 2010 - 2021 Audi A4s have a timing chain and interference engine. From 2007 - 2008 all 4 cylinder A4s have timing belts while the V6's have chains.
In 2008 the cabriolets (convertibles) have a timing belt while the sedans have a timing chain.
From 1996 - 2006 all A4s have timing belts apart from the 3.2L V6's.
All Audi A4 engines are interference.
For example, the 2021 Audi A4 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 201 hp (40) option has a timing chain while the 2009 Audi A4 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 200 hp (FSI), Cabriolet option has a timing belt.
Model Years | Engine Option | Timing Belt Or Chain | Interference Or Non-Interference |
---|---|---|---|
2010 - 2021 | all | timing chain | interference |
2007 - 2008 | 4 Cylinders | timing belt | interference |
2009 (sedan) | 4 Cylinders | timing chain | interference |
2009 (cabriolet) | 4 Cylinders | timing belt | interference |
2007 - 2016 | V6 | timing chain | interference |
2005 - 2009 | 3.2L | timing chain | interference |
1996 - 2006 | 1.8L, 2.0L, 2.8L, 3.0L | timing belt | interference |
Scroll down for detailed information on your particular Audi A4 model year.
Check the belt or chain for other makes and models here.
The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).
A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.
A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.
Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.
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Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.
All 2021 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 201 hp (40) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 261 hp (45) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2020 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 201 hp (40) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 261 hp (45) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L V6 Turbo 349 hp (S4) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2019 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 201 hp (40) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 261 hp (45) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L V6 Turbo 349 hp (S4) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2018 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 190 hp (40) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 252 hp (45) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2017 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 190 hp (40) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 252 hp (45) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2016 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 222 hp (CNCD) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L V6 Turbo 333 hp (S4 CAKA) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2015 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 222 hp (CNCD) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L V6 Turbo 333 hp (S4 CAKA) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2014 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 222 hp (CNCD) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L V6 Turbo 333 hp (S4 CAKA) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2013 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 211 hp (CNCD) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L V6 Turbo 333 hp (S4 CAKA) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2012 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 211 hp (CNCD) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.0L V6 Turbo 333 hp (S4 CAKA) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2011 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 211 hp (CNCD) |
---|---|
Belt Or Chain | timing chain |
Interference or Non-interference | interference |
Replacement Interval | lifetime |
All 2010 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | 2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 211 hp (CNCD) |
---|---|
Belt Or Chain | timing chain |
Interference or Non-interference | interference |
Replacement Interval | lifetime |
Apart from the cabriolets (convertibles) all 2009 Audi A4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine. The cabriolets (convertibles) 2009 Audi A4 models have a timing belt and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 200 hp (FSI), Cabriolet | timing belt | interference | 75k inspect, 95k replace miles |
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 211 hp (CDNC), Sedans | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
3.2L V6 265 hp (S4 CALA) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The V6 2008 Audi A4 models have a timing chain while the 4 Cyl. has a timing belt. Both have an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 211 hp (CDNC) | timing belt | interference | 75k inspect, 95k replace miles |
3.2L V6 265 hp (S4 CALA) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The V6 2007 Audi A4 models have a timing chain while the 4 Cyl. has a timing belt. Both have an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 200 hp (FSI) | timing belt | interference | 75k inspect, 95k replace miles |
3.2L V6 265 hp (S4 CALA) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The 1.8L, 2.0L and 3.0L 2006 Audi A4 models have a timing belt while the 3.2L has a timing chain. All have interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo 170 hp (B6) | timing belt | interference | 80k miles |
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 200 hp (FSI) | timing belt | interference | 75k inspect, 95k replace miles |
3.0L V6 220 hp (B6) | timing belt | interference | 80k miles |
3.2L V6 255 hp (FSI) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
The 1.8L, 2.0L and 3.0L 2005 Audi A4 models have a timing belt while the 3.2L has a timing chain. All have interference engines. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo 170 hp (B6) | timing belt | interference | 80k miles |
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbo 200 hp (FSI) | timing belt | interference | 75k inspect, 95k replace miles |
3.0L V6 220 hp (B6) | timing belt | interference | 80k miles |
3.2L V6 255 hp (FSI) | timing chain | interference | lifetime |
All 2004 Audi A4 models have a timing belt and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo 170 hp (B6) | timing belt | interference | 90k miles |
3.0L V6 220 hp (B6) | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 52.5k severe miles |
All 2003 Audi A4 models have a timing belt and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo 170 hp (B6) | timing belt | interference | 90k miles |
3.0L V6 220 hp (B6) | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 52.5k severe miles |
All 2002 Audi A4 models have a timing belt and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo 170 hp (B6) | timing belt | interference | 90k miles |
3.0L V6 220 hp (B6) | timing belt | interference | 105k normal, 52.5k severe miles |
All 2001 Audi A4 models have a timing belt and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo 170 hp (B6) | timing belt | interference | 120k miles |
2.8L V6 190hp (B5) | timing belt | interference | 105k miles |
All 2000 Audi A4 models have a timing belt and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo 170 hp (B6) | timing belt | interference | 120k miles |
2.8L V6 190hp (B5) | timing belt | interference | 105k miles |
All 1999 Audi A4 models have a timing belt and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo 170 hp (B6) | timing belt | interference | 120k miles |
2.8L V6 190hp (B5) | timing belt | interference | 105k miles |
All 1998 Audi A4 models have a timing belt and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo 170 hp (B6) | timing belt | interference | 120k miles |
2.8L V6 190hp (B5) | timing belt | interference | 105k miles |
All 1997 Audi A4 models have a timing belt and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-interference | Replacement Interval |
---|---|---|---|
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbo 170 hp (B6) | timing belt | interference | 120k miles |
2.8L V6 190hp (B5) | timing belt | interference | 105k miles |
All 1996 Audi A4 models have a timing belt and an interference engine. See the data outlined in the table below.
Engine Option | 2.8L V6 172hp (B5) |
---|---|
Belt Or Chain | timing belt |
Interference or Non-interference | interference |
Replacement Interval | 60k miles |
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