Oil Consumption on Audi A4 2.0T TFSI HELP!!!!

[malvin121]

Hi guys,

Ive turned to here because noone is willing to help me and i keep getting mixed messages so i hope someone out there can help. I recently bought an Audi 2ltr TSFI Quattro Sline. From the day i bought i only drove it about 160 miles it started flashing that i need to top up 1ltr oil. So i did however the person i bought from advised i dont put anymore oil as this could damage the engine and it could be the oil switch. It was fine after i topped up but then it came on again after another about 160 miles and now im scared if i should top it up again as no dipstick on these cars. The light is currently on at the moment saying i need to top up another 1ltr. Is this a common problem? Do i top up again? I have got it booked at a Audi garage so they can monitor oil consumption for next week. But my oil light is on please guys help?

[malvin121]

Hi thanks for the reply.. the car only just been serviced when i picked it up which was a week ago. At first i did think they didnt put enough oil after the service but seems this is ongoing.

[malvin121]

rambo19 said:

This is why I hate cars with no dipstick!

The only safe way is to drain all the oil and refill with the exact amount as stated in service book.
Then keep an eye on it.

This has been my dream car and i saved up for it and i feel let down.

[malvin121]

Blaster72 said:

These have a dipstick tube under the engine cover that just has a bung fitted. I'm pretty sure you can buy a normal dipstick from Audi to fit.

If your car is using 1ltr of oil every 160 miles then I'd suggest it has a pretty serious leak or the engine is knackered. Really need to have someone take a look around the usual post service culprits (filter housing), sump plug etc...

I have the car booked into the garage for next week thursday. there isnt any smoke or any leaks it drives perfect but just loosing oil. not sure if its just burning it off

[malvin121]

Crafty_ said:

How old is the car ? mileage ?

That engine is well known for oil consumption issues. Do a search here, you'll find several threads.

i have tried searching but no straight answer the car if 09 plate and has done 80K