Hey everyone,

I bought my a4 used at about 51000 miles(certified pre-owned)... i have put about 4000 on it and have had to put 3 quarts of oil in... is this a normal thing for a4's? or should i start to worry about my piston rings?

Need help soon 'cause im about to call the dealer about it.

Thanks

 

Yeah call the dealer, that is excessive oil usage, and could harm your catalytic converter as well (which is a scary expensive part, if purchased from the dealer).

What year and engine do you have?

 

yea if that is a 1.8t i feel sorry for ur turbo

 

Wow... you should invest in an oil co. Definitely get your engine checked but I suggest running a slightly thicker oil to see if that makes any difference.

 

Bah, the thicker oil might help, but whats the point... he needs to have something repaired, while it is still under the certified warranty. IF he didnt have the oil, yeah, maybe try and keep the tides of oil at bay by switching to a thicker oil... but honestly, this shouldn't be his problem if the car was audi assured.

 

Thanks everyone,

I have an '01, and an appointment at the dealer in a few days.... Still under warranty thank god

 

there going to make u bring it every 1000 miles to run a oil consumption test on it for like 10 times it sux so much there a**holes like that .... when i had my jetta i had the same prob ... they kept saying not enough data bring it back in 1000 miles .... so i got fed up sold it and bought my a4... but hey maybe the place u bring it too will be better then where i brought my vw