Audi A8: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1997 - 2024)

All Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Audi A8.

Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
1997 – 2024	All	Timing Chain	Interference

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2024 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2024 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2024 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2023 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2023 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2023 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2022 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2022 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2022 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
3.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2021 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2021 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2021 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2020 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2020 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2020 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2019 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2019 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2019 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2018 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2018 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2018 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2017 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2017 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2017 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2016 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2016 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2016 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.3L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L Diesel	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2015 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2015 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2015 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.3L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L Diesel	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2014 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2014 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2014 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.3L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L Diesel	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2013 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2013 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2013 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.3L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2012 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2012 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2012 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.3L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2011 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2011 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2011 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2010 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2010 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2010 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2009 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2009 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2009 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2008 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2008 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2008 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2007 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2007 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2007 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2006 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2006 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2006 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2005 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2005 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
6.0L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2004 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2004 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2003 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2003 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2002 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2002 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2001 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2001 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

2000 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2000 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1999 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1999 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1999 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1998 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1998 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1998 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

1997 Audi A8 - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1997 Audi A8 has a timing chain and an interference engine.

1997 Audi A8 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
4.2L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime
3.7L	Timing Chain	Interference	Lifetime

Timing Belt Basics

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.