oil consumption in new 2007 A4 2.0T Quatro

Roscoe P Pendoscoe wrote:
> I say 1 quart in 1500 miles in new machine is a bit much.
> Dealer says no.
>
> I have 92 Lincoln Mark with 130,000 miles that uses 1/2 quart between
> service.3-4K miles
> A 2202 Ford Sport Trac with 110,000 miles that uses even less.
> And a 1 Ton van worked like a dog that only uses a quart between
> changes at 5,000 miles.
>
> My brand new Audi with superior German engineering drinks the stuff
> comparably.
>
> Anyone else with Audi oil consumption issues?
>
> Regards,
>
> MrShade aka Roscoe
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> Knowledge is like money, the less you talk about it
> the more people assume you have.

I put 12,000 miles on my 2007 2.0TQ and never had any issue. Granted, I
never really checked my oil myself but I for sure never had any issues
with being low on oil.

Presumably if something is out of whack with your turbo, you'd burn more
oil.
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"Roscoe P Pendoscoe" <mrshade.DeleteThis@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote in message
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>I say 1 quart in 1500 miles in new machine is a bit much.
> Dealer says no.
>
> I have 92 Lincoln Mark with 130,000 miles that uses 1/2 quart between
> service.3-4K miles
> A 2202 Ford Sport Trac with 110,000 miles that uses even less.
> And a 1 Ton van worked like a dog that only uses a quart between
> changes at 5,000 miles.
>
> My brand new Audi with superior German engineering drinks the stuff
> comparably.
>
> Anyone else with Audi oil consumption issues?
>
> Regards,
>
> MrShade aka Roscoe
>
>
>
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>
> Knowledge is like money, the less you talk about it
> the more people assume you have.

normal for a new Audi.............while things bed in.

mine did when new and now does not.

dj
70k A4 2.4 SE
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Audi A6 3.2 FSI 37K miles 2005 on variable service.

Mine had a service last week at Audi Poole in the UK and did pose this
question.

I was told that due to the extended length between services for the new
engines the oil type goes through the engine quicker. So more spend on oil
but lower servicing costs - I guess.

Mickx


On 9/5/07 00:40, in article ng2243dbjvajb6qo61lc9kkineo7vd8qo6 DeleteThis @4ax.com,
"Roscoe P Pendoscoe" <mrshade DeleteThis @I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:

> I say 1 quart in 1500 miles in new machine is a bit much.
> Dealer says no.
>
> I have 92 Lincoln Mark with 130,000 miles that uses 1/2 quart between
> service.3-4K miles
> A 2202 Ford Sport Trac with 110,000 miles that uses even less.
> And a 1 Ton van worked like a dog that only uses a quart between
> changes at 5,000 miles.
>
> My brand new Audi with superior German engineering drinks the stuff
> comparably.
>
> Anyone else with Audi oil consumption issues?
>
> Regards,
>
> MrShade aka Roscoe
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Knowledge is like money, the less you talk about it
> the more people assume you have.
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In article <ng2243dbjvajb6qo61lc9kkineo7vd8qo6 RemoveThis @4ax.com>,
Roscoe P Pendoscoe <mrshade RemoveThis @I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:

> I say 1 quart in 1500 miles in new machine is a bit much.
> Dealer says no.
>
> I have 92 Lincoln Mark with 130,000 miles that uses 1/2 quart between
> service.3-4K miles
> A 2202 Ford Sport Trac with 110,000 miles that uses even less.
> And a 1 Ton van worked like a dog that only uses a quart between
> changes at 5,000 miles.
>
> My brand new Audi with superior German engineering drinks the stuff
> comparably.
>
> Anyone else with Audi oil consumption issues?
>
> Regards,
>
> MrShade aka Roscoe
>


My 2007 A3 3.2 didn't use any noticeable amount of oil before its free
5K change. I don't have a turbo, though. 1 quart per 1500 miles sounds
like an engine defect to me. Not only could accidentally run out of
oil, but there's going to be a lot of ash running through your exhaust
system. Hopefully you live in one of those areas where the warranty is
very long on emissions equipment.
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On Wed, 09 May 2007 21:14:56 -0700, Kevin McMurtrie
<mcmurtri RemoveThis @dslextreme.com> wrote:

>In article <ng2243dbjvajb6qo61lc9kkineo7vd8qo6 RemoveThis @4ax.com>,
> Roscoe P Pendoscoe <mrshade RemoveThis @I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:
>
>> I say 1 quart in 1500 miles in new machine is a bit much.
>> Dealer says no.
>>
>> I have 92 Lincoln Mark with 130,000 miles that uses 1/2 quart between
>> service.3-4K miles
>> A 2202 Ford Sport Trac with 110,000 miles that uses even less.
>> And a 1 Ton van worked like a dog that only uses a quart between
>> changes at 5,000 miles.
>>
>> My brand new Audi with superior German engineering drinks the stuff
>> comparably.
>>
>> Anyone else with Audi oil consumption issues?
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> MrShade aka Roscoe
>>
>
>
>My 2007 A3 3.2 didn't use any noticeable amount of oil before its free
>5K change. I don't have a turbo, though. 1 quart per 1500 miles sounds
>like an engine defect to me. Not only could accidentally run out of
>oil, but there's going to be a lot of ash running through your exhaust
>system. Hopefully you live in one of those areas where the warranty is
>very long on emissions equipment.

I didn't have to check it, an OIL CAN lookng graphic appeared on my
display.

I called the dealer just today as they made no mention of my concern
on my service invoice even though we talked at length about it.

Service advisor told me Audi says that is OK and his hands are tied.

I have a NEW car that I am hauling a quart of oil around in the trunk
in case the darn thing pops up again.

Very sad. Other than that I like the car very much.

Black sooty tailpipes I do not like, nor do like the power that is
passing by the compression rings along with the oil.


I have to wonder whether 00-40W oil has anything to do with it. Dealer
said anything else voids warranty.


Sigh.............


Roscoe aka MrShade





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the more people assume you have.
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On Tue, 08 May 2007 18:40:45 -0500, Roscoe P Pendoscoe
<mrshade DeleteThis @I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:

>Anyone else with Audi oil consumption issues?

Take a look at the manual. I don't know what the one for a new car
like yours says, but mine ('02 3.0 litre A4) includes a specific
warning to the effect that these cars can use a lot. Mine's not too
bad at about 0.5 litre/3000 miles, but my brother-in-law has a similar
car (an '02 2.8 litre Passat, which is mechanically the same as an
A4), and his uses a good deal more.

These cars are known to get through a lot of oil.

Peter.
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On Fri, 11 May 2007 02:04:57 +0100, Peter
<peter RemoveThis @SPAMMERSGOTOHELL.allblue.f9.co.uk> wrote:

>On Tue, 08 May 2007 18:40:45 -0500, Roscoe P Pendoscoe
><mrshade RemoveThis @I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:
>
>>Anyone else with Audi oil consumption issues?
>
>Take a look at the manual. I don't know what the one for a new car
>like yours says, but mine ('02 3.0 litre A4) includes a specific
>warning to the effect that these cars can use a lot. Mine's not too
>bad at about 0.5 litre/3000 miles, but my brother-in-law has a similar
>car (an '02 2.8 litre Passat, which is mechanically the same as an
>A4), and his uses a good deal more.
>
>These cars are known to get through a lot of oil.
>
>Peter.

I've owned an 86 Quantum (Audi running gear), 1990 Audi 200T, 1994 S4,
2000 A6 4.2, and now a 2003 RS6. None of these automobiles burned
oil. Any engine is going to use oil to some degree. However, of all
the Audis I have owned, I seldom had to add oil between changes.
And, yes, some are still "alive". The 1990 is fine and living in NH,
the S4 was totalled by my grandson with 130K on it, the A6 4.2 is
being driven by my son-in-law and now has 100+k on it and still
doesn't use much oil. My other grandson has a 2000 S4 (chipped) and
he says he doesn't use much oil either. So.....

Dave
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"Roscoe P Pendoscoe" wrote
> I have to wonder whether 00-40W oil has anything to do with it. Dealer
> said anything else voids warranty.

Dealer is BS'ing you. I'm sure there are specific oil requirements
listed in your owner's manual, such as that the oil has to meet the VW
502.00 or 503.01 spec, but there are other oils, not just 0w-40 that
meet these specs. That said, I don't think that using 0w-40 per se is
responsible for your oil consumption.

Pete
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On Sat, 12 May 2007, Roscoe P Pendoscoe wrote:

> There is no way I am adding oil to a new car between oil changes.

FWIW, I have a 2002 A4 with the 3.0 V6. Now at 95,000 miles; oil changed
every 5,000 miles. I have never had to add oil between changes, not even
when it was new. Prior to that, I had a 1995 Passat with the VR6 engine. I
had 135,000 miles on that when I sold it, and never once had to add oil to
that either.

Steve
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On Sat, 12 May 2007 10:38:25 -0400, Steve Thompson <smt DeleteThis @vgersoft.com>
wrote:

>On Sat, 12 May 2007, Roscoe P Pendoscoe wrote:
>
>> There is no way I am adding oil to a new car between oil changes.
>
>FWIW, I have a 2002 A4 with the 3.0 V6. Now at 95,000 miles; oil changed
>every 5,000 miles. I have never had to add oil between changes, not even
>when it was new.

I also have a 2002 A4 with the 3.0 V6. My experience is a long way
from yours: I carry a bottle of oil around with me, and expect to see
the warning light two or three times between services. (The dipstick
is so difficult to read as to be useless.) And, as I've already
mentioned, my brother-in-law's experience is worse. Clearly, there's
no consistency here. For no obvious reason, some of these cars use a
lot of oil, whilst others don't.

Peter.
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Hi Roscoe

>I have a NEW car that I am hauling a quart of oil around in the trunk
>in case the darn thing pops up again.

When I bought my new A4 2.0 TDI with PD-engine, the dealer said I'll
have to add +/- 3/4 l off oil when the odo meter reach about 10 000 km
and again about 20 000 km. And indeed. On 9 800 km and 18 000 km I saw
the green oilcan pictogram popping up on my display.

After a refresh of oil (About 28 000 km) the dealer said oliconsumption
will now lower and *maybe* I have to add 3/4 l oil after 15 000 km
drive.
Indeed, again dealer has right! After +/- 16 000 km I had to add +/- 1/2
l of oil. (Did not waited until oilcan popped up. Just checking oil
level and have added a bit.)
Now, the engine has had his second oilchange and dealer said
oilconsumption should be normal now i.g. maybe you have to add 3/4 l oil
after 20 000 km.

>I have to wonder whether 00-40W oil has anything to do with it. Dealer
>said anything else voids warranty.

I'm using 0W30 longlive oil.
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Hi Peter

>I also have a 2002 A4 with the 3.0 V6. My experience is a long way
>from yours: I carry a bottle of oil around with me, and expect to see
>the warning light two or three times between services. (The dipstick
>is so difficult to read as to be useless.) And, as I've already
>mentioned, my brother-in-law's experience is worse. Clearly, there's
>no consistency here. For no obvious reason, some of these cars use a
>lot of oil, whilst others don't.

I've talked about that whith the dealer when I've bought my new A4.
I also read many issues about oilconsumption.
He said it's *most of the time* due to a bad brake in periode or due to
some people who has changes DIY *much to early* the oil or drive their
car to "soft" when braking it in. I.g. they have never used the real
power.
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"Roscoe P Pendoscoe" <mrshade DeleteThis @I_wont_see_it.net> wrote in message
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>I say 1 quart in 1500 miles in new machine is a bit much.
> Dealer says no.
>
> I have 92 Lincoln Mark with 130,000 miles that uses 1/2 quart between
> service.3-4K miles
> A 2202 Ford Sport Trac with 110,000 miles that uses even less.
> And a 1 Ton van worked like a dog that only uses a quart between
> changes at 5,000 miles.
>
> My brand new Audi with superior German engineering drinks the stuff
> comparably.
>
> Anyone else with Audi oil consumption issues?

Drive it reasonably hard otherwise the bores will glaze. This is an issue
with every brand of quality engine which have very hard bore finish and very
hard piston rings. These engines should be run-in under load and the first
oil should not be changed sooner than 5000 miles.

Huw
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