Oil leaks from camshaft drive pulleys and variable valve timing hydraulics on Audi A6

Problem overview

Oil leaks from the camshaft drive pulleys and variable valve timing hydraulics are common. If the variable valve timing hydraulics is leaking, the Check Engine Light may illuminate from inaccurate valve timing.

Audi A6 vehicles with this problem

4 model years affected

Average mileage: 120,000 miles

(96,000 - 144,000)

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Oil leaks from camshaft drive pulleys and variable valve timing hydraulics on Audi A6

Problem overview

Audi A6 vehicles with this problem

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