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Audi A6 Quattro

Report: Oil Leak From Transmission Output Shaft Seal

Audi A6 Quattro Problem

25 Reports

Model Years Affected: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Drive Train Affected: Automatic Transmission

Average Mileage: 106,142 mi (74,000 mi - 126,000 mi)

A fluid leak may develop from the propeller shaft seal on the rear of the transmission. Our technicians tell us that replacing the seal will commonly correct this concern.

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Report #1

Visitor, 1995 Audi A6 Quattro, Automatic Transmission

smoke leaks in cabin from oil leak in transmission. cannot find repair or replacement for transmission. the car is setting idel in drive.

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Visitor, 2003 Audi A6 Quattro, Automatic Transmission, 74,000 mi
Report #3

caasland, 2002 Audi A6 Quattro, 100,000 mi

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Oil leak from transmission output shaft seal - just another frequent and expensive repair on this vehicle.

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ckv001, 2000 Audi A6 Quattro, Automatic Transmission, 126,000 mi
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Visitor, 2001 Audi A6 Quattro, Automatic Transmission, 98,000 mi
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Visitor, 2003 Audi A6 Quattro, 119,000 mi

tailshaft seal was leaving drips on my garage floor. replaced the seal and it stopped leaking

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Visitor, 2001 Audi A6 Quattro, Automatic Transmission, 100,000 mi
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Visitor, 2001 Audi A6 Quattro, Automatic Transmission, 126,000 mi

leaking fluid

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Visitor, 1998 Audi A6 Quattro