2018 AUDI SQ5 Engine Teardown | We Found METAL In The Oil Filter - The Car Edition

This 2018 Audi SQ5 3.0 TFSI with 65000 miles, originally came into The Car Edition for diagnostics after we discovered metal inside the oil filter during a previous inspection. Video Link: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWdUjH... In this episode, Gytis strips down the engine to properly diagnose the problem and discovers severe wear and scoring across the top end, including damaged cams and rockers. The team investigates: Audi SQ5 timing chain issues Metal contamination in the oil system Camshaft wear Rocker arm damage Engine diagnostics Internal engine damage Common Audi 3.0 TFSI problems Was this engine saveable… or completely finished? Watch until the end to see what we found. 📍 The Car Edition Unit 14, Airfield Industrial Estate, Warboys, Huntingdon PE28 2SH 🌐 Website: https://thecaredition.co.uk/ Why is there metal in my oil filter? Metal in an oil filter usually means internal engine wear. Common causes include worn camshafts, bearings, timing chain components, or rocker arms. Small particles can sometimes be normal, but larger flakes or excessive metal often indicate serious engine damage that should be diagnosed immediately. What are the symptoms of a failing Audi SQ5 timing chain? Common symptoms include rattling noises on startup, engine warning lights, rough running, misfires, loss of power, and metal contamination in the oil. On the Audi 3.0 TFSI engine, timing chain issues can sometimes lead to more extensive engine damage if ignored. Can worn camshafts cause metal in the oil? Yes. Worn or scored camshafts and rocker arms create metal particles that circulate through the engine and get trapped in the oil filter. If left too long, this can contaminate the entire lubrication system and damage other engine components. How much does it cost to repair an Audi SQ5 engine? Repair costs vary depending on the damage. A timing chain replacement alone can cost several thousand pounds, but if cams, rockers, or bearings are damaged, the repair can become significantly more expensive and may even require a full engine rebuild or replacement. Can you drive a car with metal in the oil filter? Driving a vehicle with metal contamination in the oil is risky and can cause catastrophic engine failure. Once metal is circulating through the engine, damage can rapidly worsen. The safest option is to stop driving the vehicle and have it professionally diagnosed as soon as possible. #audisq5 #audi #timingchain #enginefailure #mechanic #cardiagnostics #audiq5 #tfsi #workshop #carrepair #fyp