2009 Audi A4 Burning Oil
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Hi, I have a 2009 Audi A4 Quattro S-line 2.0T Petrol and I noticed that its burning oil big time. I've taken a note of the mileage and the amount of oil I've been putting in and I've work out that its roughly 1 litre per 750 miles. The car has done 75K miles and it appears to be using more and more oil. I have Googled the problem and read some horror stories about the 2 litre petrol engine burning vast amounts of oil but 1 litre every 750 miles is not good news surely?
Anyone got any advice or should I just punt the car on?
Cheers.
Anyone got any advice or should I just punt the car on?
Cheers.
Have a read of this.
http://www.pistonheads.com/GASSING/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I had a happy ending as audi paid for most of the repairs and the garage we bought the car from paid the rest.
Car is sorted now.
A 2009 car is getting on a bit, audi might still help with the repairs, so worth asking.
good luck.
http://www.pistonheads.com/GASSING/topic.asp?h=0&a...
I had a happy ending as audi paid for most of the repairs and the garage we bought the car from paid the rest.
Car is sorted now.
A 2009 car is getting on a bit, audi might still help with the repairs, so worth asking.
good luck.
Dr G said:
I've heard a rumour (from more than one place) that Audi are very, very quietly putting a hand up on this one now.
I've seen evidence of that, too.Call them, get the consumption test done, then ask what they propose to do about it - no 5 year old car should need an engine rebuild.
This specific problem was featured recently on radio 4's consumer show You and Yours, worth a listen.
we had one on the company books that went back to Audi twice for fettling.
would come back and use 1 litre = 750 miles , but gradually get down to 1 litre every 350 miles.
Audi claimed that 750 miles / litre was within tolerance!!
Finally sold it on to the owner of the mechanic's garage next door, who I had discussed the matter with previously.
Who then proceeded to moan incessantly about the oil usage
would come back and use 1 litre = 750 miles , but gradually get down to 1 litre every 350 miles.
Audi claimed that 750 miles / litre was within tolerance!!
Finally sold it on to the owner of the mechanic's garage next door, who I had discussed the matter with previously.
Who then proceeded to moan incessantly about the oil usage
Edited by Mattlan on Tuesday 27th January 11:07
I keep meaning to link to this excellent video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRv2jg1xZoM
Shows very clearly what's involved in sorting the problem for many cars - and doing this job in 12.5 hours is pretty awesome...
Anyhoo, time to call my dealer. My car is now also at the point where the oil consumption isn't funny: It's gone from 1L/2500 miles to 1L/700 miles over the last 6 months.
Shows very clearly what's involved in sorting the problem for many cars - and doing this job in 12.5 hours is pretty awesome...
Anyhoo, time to call my dealer. My car is now also at the point where the oil consumption isn't funny: It's gone from 1L/2500 miles to 1L/700 miles over the last 6 months.
SuperchargedVR6 said:
Ask them to borescope it because if any of the cylinder walls are scratched, you (or Audi) will be looking at a new short engine.
Understood. But at this point I think it's about proving that there's a problem, so I'll let things take their natural course...Is reboring the cylinders to (say) +20 thou and fitting oversize pistons and/or rings not viable these days?
silentbrown said:
Understood. But at this point I think it's about proving that there's a problem, so I'll let things take their natural course...
Is reboring the cylinders to (say) +20 thou and fitting oversize pistons and/or rings not viable these days?
With high dealer labour charges I'd imagine it's cheaper to supply a short engine.Is reboring the cylinders to (say) +20 thou and fitting oversize pistons and/or rings not viable these days?
silentbrown said:
I keep meaning to link to this excellent video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRv2jg1xZoM
Good link!silentbrown said:
SuperchargedVR6 said:
Ask them to borescope it because if any of the cylinder walls are scratched, you (or Audi) will be looking at a new short engine.
Understood. But at this point I think it's about proving that there's a problem, so I'll let things take their natural course...Is reboring the cylinders to (say) +20 thou and fitting oversize pistons and/or rings not viable these days?
As already said, VAG won't do that. It's cheaper and quicker for them to replace the engine. That will also ensure the latest revision of pistons / rings / rods are fitted, instead of having to get oversize ones from Mahle.
If I can turn up with exactly 621.3 on the odometer, do I win a coconut?Dr G said:
Audi will hand the owner back the car after setting the oil level and sealing the filler.
They'll ask you to come back at 621 miles exactly so they can measure the amount required to refill.
Do they seal the dipstick hole (if fitted) and the sump plug as well, otherwise the test could be rigged in the customer's favour very easily?They'll ask you to come back at 621 miles exactly so they can measure the amount required to refill.
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