Episode

Audi’s EA839 V6 Died After 47,000 Miles, And The Teardown Shows Why

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Autoblog News
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Jun 8, 2026
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Summary

Audi’s EA839 3.0-liter turbo V6 is widely used across the VW Group vehicles. You’ll see it in everything from the Audi S4 and S5 to the SQ5, A6, A7, Q7, Q8, and even some Porsche Cayennes. It has a good reputation for those who want an engine with plenty of tuning potential. However, this ...