Audi A5 B8 2.0 TFSI Timing Chain Tensioner
Audi
A6
2007
2.0 TFSI CDNB
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
High
Safe to Drive?
⚠️ Drive with Caution
Safety Impact
Can become a safety issue if left unresolved
Urgency Level
🟠 Fix Soon
The CDNB/CDNC 2.0 TFSI in A5 B8 has the same timing chain tensioner weakness as A4 B8. Cold start rattle and P0016. Updated tensioner: £600-1,200.
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