Thread: D2 2004 V8

Heya,

I have a 2000 4.0 V8 and i get about 22lt/100 around town and 18.3 on the open roads. This will change next week with a 4.6Lt getting dropped in I' eventually hoping for slightly better consumption if i can keep my foot off of the loud peddle. My 4.0 is pretty shot with low compression on all 8 cylinders so instead of a rebuild i figured a new slightly better motor would be a better investment.
Changing the oils is very straight forward on these things - sump plug and oil filter. I've just serviced the auto g/box this weekend with new filter gaskets o-rings. It was also pretty easy to do.
There are other things like 3 amigoes etc, but as far as drive train goes it's pretty straight forward.

Good luck, I'm sure you'll enjoy it

Cheers

George Sadlik

There is plenty of info on this site about v8 D2's and towing. I've never heard of the requirement for removing the box for a oil change. Although I understand D3 oil changes are expensive, so it might be them. Coming from a Tdi there is one thing you should be aware of (if your not already) apart from all the usual electrical gremlins. Not trying to put you off as I think the risk is very low as long as your mindful to keep the cooling system in good condition - its the issue of slipped liners. D2 V8 are exception value - no doubt about it.