Are you researching the belt or chain in a Audi A8? On this page, we'll list the belt or chain for the 25 years of data we have for the Audi A8 - from 1997 to the most recent model in 2021.
Audi A8 Belt Or Chain by Year
2021 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2021 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2021 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
3.0L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2020 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2020 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2020 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
3.0L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2019 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2019 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2019 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
3.0L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2018 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2018 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2018 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
3.0L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2017 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2017 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2017 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
3.0L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2016 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2016 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2016 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
3.0L Diesel
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2015 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2015 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2015 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
3.0L Diesel
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2014 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2014 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2014 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
3.0L Diesel
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2013 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2013 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2013 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
3.0L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2012 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2012 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2012 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
3.0L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2011 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2011 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2011 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
4.2L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2010 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2010 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2010 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
4.2L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2009 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2009 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2009 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
4.2L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2008 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2008 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2008 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
4.2L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2007 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2007 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2007 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
4.2L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2006 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2006 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2006 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
4.2L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2005 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2005 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2005 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
4.2L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2004 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2004 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2004 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
4.2L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2003 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2003 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2003 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
4.2L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2002 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2002 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2002 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
4.2L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2001 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2001 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2001 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
4.2L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
2000 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 2000 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
2000 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
4.2L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
1999 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 1999 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
1999 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
3.7L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
1998 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 1998 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.
1998 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
Engine Option
3.7L
Belt Or Chain
timing chain
Interference or Non-interference
interference
Replacement Interval
lifetime
1997 Audi A8 Belt Or Chain
All 1997 Audi A8 engines have a timing chain and are interference. See the data outlined in the table below.