Audi A3 Engine Replacement or Rebuild, and other compatible engines?

[Spike619]

Hi All,

My baby (2015 A3 Quattro) broke down all of a sudden it went into limp mode, ECP light, and check engine light came on... When I opened the hood there was a major oil leak... The mechanic looked at it and told me there is no compression in one of the cylinders and that the best bet would be to replace the engine or rebuild it. He said the best option is to replace it completely since rebuilding will cost the same if not more and take more time. What do you think is the better option?

I really would hate to get a used engine that has 50K miles on it (what is available right now) for $3,000 just to have it break down on me soon (yes I am traumatized at this point). My car has 55K on it.
I was thinking if the engine was rebuilt that may mean it will be refreshed and basically act like a newer engine...

The other question is if I am to buy a replacement engine, are there any models that are compatible with my car other than the exact one I have? my engine is: (2.0L, VIN F (5th digit), (engine ID CNTC, gasoline)

I am not finding any ones with less than 50K miles on them and those are running anywhere from 2700 to 3500$... If I am spending this amount of money I rather get a newer engine with 30K on it or less but I am not finding any atm.

I am a newbie when it comes to actual mechanic work so I would really appreciate your insight on this.

Thank you

[clashofhope]

You'd probably have better responses in the 8V section.


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[Silicon Voodoo]

I'll just say what he says: https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...ty+kilmer+audi

[punkstarkitch]

Hi All,

My baby (2015 A3 Quattro) broke down all of a sudden it went into limp mode, ECP light, and check engine light came on... When I opened the hood there was a major oil leak... The mechanic looked at it and told me there is no compression in one of the cylinders and that the best bet would be to replace the engine or rebuild it. He said the best option is to replace it completely since rebuilding will cost the same if not more and take more time. What do you think is the better option?

I really would hate to get a used engine that has 50K miles on it (what is available right now) for $3,000 just to have it break down on me soon (yes I am traumatized at this point). My car has 55K on it.
I was thinking if the engine was rebuilt that may mean it will be refreshed and basically act like a newer engine...

The other question is if I am to buy a replacement engine, are there any models that are compatible with my car other than the exact one I have? my engine is: (2.0L, VIN F (5th digit), (engine ID CNTC, gasoline)

I am not finding any ones with less than 50K miles on them and those are running anywhere from 2700 to 3500$... If I am spending this amount of money I rather get a newer engine with 30K on it or less but I am not finding any atm.

I am a newbie when it comes to actual mechanic work so I would really appreciate your insight on this.

Thank you

Was the oil leak the result of a failed part? Audi of America may replace the engine under warranty (free) if the failed part is related to a service bulletin or recall. Your car is just over the 50k warranty. I would try to get an opinion from an Audi dealer. Hopefully, you have had the routine services completed with Audi.
I had AoA reimburse me for repair of a failed fuel camshaft.

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