Audi RS6 C7 4.0 TFSI V8 Carbon Build-Up
Audi
A6
2013
4.0 TFSI CGVB
⚡ Quick Summary
Severity Level
Medium
Safe to Drive?
⚠️ Drive with Caution
Safety Impact
Indirect risk — worth monitoring, not urgent
Urgency Level
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The 4.0 TFSI twin-turbo V8 in RS6 C7 accumulates significant carbon on intake valves from direct injection. Rough idle and hesitation above 80,000 miles. Walnut blasting both banks costs £500-800.
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