Oil Consumption information!! GOOD NEWS!!!
#91
2011 a4 86k
So I'm the 2nd owner of my 2011 A4. I've had it for 3 years and my oil consumption has increasingly gotten worse, especially over the past 6 months. I'm now topping off a quart every 300 miles or less
My car is at my local Audi dealer today for part 1 of the oil consumption test. they are charging me $225 for each part of the test. I questioned what happens if I fail both parts of the test since I'm already over the 80K 'warranty'. I was told by the dealer that each case is being evaluated individually by Audi and that it's worth the shot. So here we go....wish me luck,
My car is at my local Audi dealer today for part 1 of the oil consumption test. they are charging me $225 for each part of the test. I questioned what happens if I fail both parts of the test since I'm already over the 80K 'warranty'. I was told by the dealer that each case is being evaluated individually by Audi and that it's worth the shot. So here we go....wish me luck,
#92
I'm in the same boat, although the original owner took it through part 1. Since I have over 125k miles, I just pour in a quart every 400-500 miles. It seems to consume more in start/stop use and a lot less in long distance high speed driving. Let us know the results.
My indie shop also mentioned there might be a "new product" that might help with the consumption, but my A4 has been off the road for the summer and I won't be investigating until the first oil change. Depending upon what I find out and results, I'll re-post.
My indie shop also mentioned there might be a "new product" that might help with the consumption, but my A4 has been off the road for the summer and I won't be investigating until the first oil change. Depending upon what I find out and results, I'll re-post.
#93
I bought my 2011 A4 in 2013. It was a CPO car with 31000 miles on it. It really didn't burn much oil at the time. It now has 65000 miles on it and is burning about 1 quart every 400 to 500 miles. Since it is under the 80000 mile and 8 year mark it should be covered. I took it to the dealer for it's scheduled service and mentioned the oil issue. He said they would do the oil consumption test. He called that day and said I had a leak in the main seal (no oil on my garage floor) and that it was probably not the cause of the oil consumption. He said Audi would not do the oil consumption test unless that issue was fixed. The price for that job was estimated to be $2000. I guess I'm stuck.
#94
I have a 2011 A4 and i was told that my car had a recall for the oil consumption.. I took it to the Audi dealership and they tested it and said it did not have that problem... that was at 35,000 miles but here I am at 56,000 and from 49,000 to 56,000 I have put 3 quarts of oil in it.... Is this normal for Audi's? This is my first time owning one and I'm starting to feel like I have stepped into a problem!!
#95
Just an FYI I also work at an Audi dealer. Audi is taking care of the oil consumption on the cars in this 2009 area. But be patient as they can take 2-3 steps to get through the oil consumption tests. First step is a TSB that replaces the pcv valve, crank seal & bolt, and a software update. Then they have you bring it back to check on the consumption rate after that. If it is out of limits Audi will provide auth to replace the pistons and rings. If you all have any questions feel free to let me know. I have an 09 and have been on both sides of the counter with this issue so have some experience with it. I'm 2500 miles and no consumption issues even with APR tuning in mine. Most dealerships should know about this but don't let them run you off tell them to search for the TSB and perform the needed repairs and tests.
Hi, I have a 09 with 62,000. I went to an Audi and they performed state 1 twice because they didn’t believe the car consumed so much oil. Now they are telling me that I have to pay 2,500 just to open the motor so that they can check how bad the motor is. And only then they will decide what they’ll cover. What should I do?
#96
Just an FYI I also work at an Audi dealer. Audi is taking care of the oil consumption on the cars in this 2009 area. But be patient as they can take 2-3 steps to get through the oil consumption tests. First step is a TSB that replaces the pcv valve, crank seal & bolt, and a software update. Then they have you bring it back to check on the consumption rate after that. If it is out of limits Audi will provide auth to replace the pistons and rings. If you all have any questions feel free to let me know. I have an 09 and have been on both sides of the counter with this issue so have some experience with it. I'm 2500 miles and no consumption issues even with APR tuning in mine. Most dealerships should know about this but don't let them run you off tell them to search for the TSB and perform the needed repairs and tests.
your help will be much appreciated
#97
My 2011 2.0T has the oil consumption problem. It has varied in usage, but currently uses a quart of oil every 400-500 miles. With 133k miles on the vehicle, I am out of luck for warranty repair. My indie shop has done an oil additive treatment meant to clean the rings and this has resulted in minor improvement in how quickly it uses oil.
#98
Can anyone tell me if the VIN can be ran and see if it's in the affected range? The Car is a 2010 A4 2.0T w65,000mile, owner says he never had an oil consumption problem but with the car not being from a dealer im pretty nervous about this whole piston ring thing. I have an 2002 A4 and never had any real issues with the car but its time for a different one and I try to do my homework. Have a good friend that works at the closest Audi dealership and told me he could look up the VIN and see if anyting was every done (pistons and rings) or if its in a certain VIN range that was built. Any answer at all would be greatly appreciated.
#99
2010 a5 2.0 Cabriolet quattro - Oil consumption only above 65 mph?
Apologies if this is already covered, just couldn't find it in this thread. I have a 2010 a5 cabriolet 2.0. Has 83k on the car. Purchased in October, but had a bad oil consumption issue. Anyway, had the engine replaced with an engine from 2013, because I read that they had fixed the issue on the remodel year. Now, the oil consumption is solved, with the exception of when I go over 65 mph. I can drive all I want around town, and the oil level sensor says I am full on oil. But when I take it out on the highway above 65 for 5 minutes or more, the level will go down. Any ideas why that might be? I want to be able to take it on trips and not have to add oil all the time. I'm using valvoline syntheic, but next oil change I am planning on trying the Liquimoly oil to see if that shores it up at all. Any other thoughts?
#100
2015 s4 DSG
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the noise that happens when I turn my car off sounds something decompressing and then the rattle noise when starting up. I’ve noticed a similar feeling when it downshifts to 1st & 2nd. Not as loud, but feels like that sound (if that makes sense) Transmission fluid was just changed (nothing wrong with it, just did it) but no issues with gears. It’s been consuming oil and has a slightly rougher idle/drive. Smells like burning oil when I get on it. I’m thinking the PCV valve, but I’m unsure. There’s no leaks or engine codes. I did just have my flex pipe replaced if that has anything to do with this. I’m trying learn! Thanks.
the noise that happens when I turn my car off sounds something decompressing and then the rattle noise when starting up. I’ve noticed a similar feeling when it downshifts to 1st & 2nd. Not as loud, but feels like that sound (if that makes sense) Transmission fluid was just changed (nothing wrong with it, just did it) but no issues with gears. It’s been consuming oil and has a slightly rougher idle/drive. Smells like burning oil when I get on it. I’m thinking the PCV valve, but I’m unsure. There’s no leaks or engine codes. I did just have my flex pipe replaced if that has anything to do with this. I’m trying learn! Thanks.