How to avoid excessive oil usage cars?
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I really fancy the A4 with a 2.0 tfsi engine from the 2010 - 2012 era. But I keep reading about some cars using excess oil and needing new engines. If the car is under warranty then Audi helps, otherwise ......
I have the 1.8 tfsi in a 2009 A3 currently and it uses a small amount of oil, maybe 1/2 a litre every 2K miles, so no problem at all.
So is it possible to know in any way if a car has a problem and is being 'moved on' to someone else?
Dr G et al any advice?
Thanks
I have the 1.8 tfsi in a 2009 A3 currently and it uses a small amount of oil, maybe 1/2 a litre every 2K miles, so no problem at all.
So is it possible to know in any way if a car has a problem and is being 'moved on' to someone else?
Dr G et al any advice?
Thanks
Thank you for the replies. However doing checks with Audi and previous owners will only be of use if any problem that exists/existed is reported. If the problem car is quickly 'traded in' then the next owner will be unable to do history checks. So is there any tell-tale signs other than driving the car several hundred miles and then realising you have a big problem.
Interesting point about the engine top-end being untouched so it's gunged up even after the repair.
Anybody know what percentage of tfsi engines have this problem?
Is it more of a problem in A4 and A5?
Interesting point about the engine top-end being untouched so it's gunged up even after the repair.
Anybody know what percentage of tfsi engines have this problem?
Is it more of a problem in A4 and A5?
Is there a particular cut-off point for things being ok? Did Audi sort things out by say 2011? Earlier? Still a problem?
Is it say 50%, 10% or 1%. The ones with no problem never get mentioned There are obviously 000's of these engines in many models, across the VAG group.
My son has a 2009 Golf 2.0 tfsi - no problem with oil
My mate 2012 Leon Cupra R 2.0 tfsi - no problem
My 2009 A3 1.8 tfsi - no problem
I don't understand why it is only some cars, so if I only bought a repaired car, would I have to ignore the majority of cars?
Is it say 50%, 10% or 1%. The ones with no problem never get mentioned There are obviously 000's of these engines in many models, across the VAG group.
My son has a 2009 Golf 2.0 tfsi - no problem with oil
My mate 2012 Leon Cupra R 2.0 tfsi - no problem
My 2009 A3 1.8 tfsi - no problem
I don't understand why it is only some cars, so if I only bought a repaired car, would I have to ignore the majority of cars?
Once again some very helpful advice.
As to what I am looking at, well like I say I have the 1.8 tfsi (160bhp) in a A3 SB. This goes well and is pretty good on fuel. But I like the look of the A4, the interiors seem a step up from the A3 especially in S Line, it is a heavier car so thought the 2.0 tfsi engine would be a better choice (quite a few of the 1.8 A4 seem to be 120bhp versions) and hope I don't miss the hatchback, the Avants are also nice.
I lived with diesels for 10 years and I do enjoy petrol now, but this oil issue is making me think maybe a 3.0 tdi would be a good choice? But I would like petrol as I don't do the miles like I used to.
A friend has a A4 (tdi) with 135k on it and it is rattle free and looks much less mileage for the interior which has worn very well.
All cars have issues but when it involves wrecked or rebuilt engines it gets very serious. The A4 seems to tick all the boxes except the 'what if I get a problem engine'.
I read on another thread there seemed to a shared thought that Audi were covering the cost of any engines having this problem? If so it would maybe be worth a punt on a good history car? Does anybody know how common the problem is?
As to what I am looking at, well like I say I have the 1.8 tfsi (160bhp) in a A3 SB. This goes well and is pretty good on fuel. But I like the look of the A4, the interiors seem a step up from the A3 especially in S Line, it is a heavier car so thought the 2.0 tfsi engine would be a better choice (quite a few of the 1.8 A4 seem to be 120bhp versions) and hope I don't miss the hatchback, the Avants are also nice.
I lived with diesels for 10 years and I do enjoy petrol now, but this oil issue is making me think maybe a 3.0 tdi would be a good choice? But I would like petrol as I don't do the miles like I used to.
A friend has a A4 (tdi) with 135k on it and it is rattle free and looks much less mileage for the interior which has worn very well.
All cars have issues but when it involves wrecked or rebuilt engines it gets very serious. The A4 seems to tick all the boxes except the 'what if I get a problem engine'.
I read on another thread there seemed to a shared thought that Audi were covering the cost of any engines having this problem? If so it would maybe be worth a punt on a good history car? Does anybody know how common the problem is?
As the OP I can say the 1.8 TFSI (160) is a nice engine in a A3. In a A4 Avant it may be a bit down on power? I haven't driven one so can't comment, Audi do plenty of 120 bhp 1.8s in the Avant so the 160 might be ok? As a bonus the 1.8 is more economical, as expected, probably only by a few mpg.
Btw I have read threads where 1.8 TFSI engines have had excessive oil usage, but rare compared to the 2.0 TFSI in the north south configuration.
Btw I have read threads where 1.8 TFSI engines have had excessive oil usage, but rare compared to the 2.0 TFSI in the north south configuration.
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