You're completely right (I'm sure you could get one for closer to $200). And I knew they're making a little cash here. But I don't feel badly about it. Including the extra oil change they rooked me out of, this could be a profit of 2 or 3 hundred bucks for them. However... I'm pretty much getting a new engine! Remember, I've hardly given them anything since buying the car in 2011.

When I think of the last few times I did the maintenance service myself for under $100 (at least one of these would have cost $1200 at Audi's prices), I figure I'm not doing badly.

I did the 55,000 miles service, the 65,000 and the 75,000 myself, and soon, the 85,000 mile service. I even bought myself the VAG-COM kit for $350 and I'm still WAY ahead of the game.

UPDATE: This is now over 8,000 miles since the new pistons and rings were installed. And I've had to put in ZERO top-up oil! Pretty good, when I'd have burnt 2 GALLONS by now!

I'm still feeling pretty good about this 2011 A5 convertible... ignoring the engine, it's been very reliable, as borne out by Consumer Reports.
We'll keep it until Audi comes up with a new convertible with a blue roof!!!

 

We have approximately 10,000 miles on our 2011 A4 since the complete piston, rings, etc. To date all is fine and I'm happy with the results so good luck to ya'.
On an associated subject after all the owner's manual reading I discovered our dealer uses the Castrol synthetic oil. To me, I guess they know what they're doing other than a promotional agreement of some type!
Still not happy with my chipped paint on the hood and still badgering the local guys.
Sgt Steve

 

Just thought I'd offer an update. Oil consumption repairs (pistons, rings etc) done at 60k miles. 108,xxx miles today. Never uses any oil in between 7,500 mile oil changes.

Wife commutes about 80 per day in it on the freeway. Hope to have/drive the car right up to 200k miles.

 

Hello my car been burning so much oil every week I took it to the dealer they told me I need to replace the piston I'm out of warranty. What can I do please advice

 

Hello did u get this resolved I'm having the same issue

 

Hi,

I bought a 2011 Audi A4 Avant just a few weeks ago and am having to refill my oil every 200 miles or so. It has 66,000 miles on it. I know there is an extended warranty on this issue for cars under 80,000 miles/8 years old. I took it back the dealership twice now to 'top off' my oil. So this last time they told me I would have to pay for the testing and repair Phases 1 & 2 myself. The reason is because the previous owner modified the car (TD1 code?). The previous owner put a different exhaust on the car which gets Audi out of this warranty to repair it. I don't know what to do. I am stuck with potentially paying for the oil consumption tests and parts which I hear Phase 2 could be up to $6,000 with new pistons, etc.

The service guy also told me I 'may' get better oil consumption if I change the oil every $3,000 miles as it will make the rings expand. No clue what that means.

I am literally to the point of tears. I'm a lady that feels she was completely taken advantage of. My first visit to test drive the car, I asked the sales guy point blank 'is this exhaust upgraded?' because it has huge chrome exhaust pipes that didn't look like the other Avants I'd looked at. I was told it was an Audi part by him...so he had no clue and just said 'yes' or blantantly lied. Please, if anyone can help me out, I would really appreciate some advice.

Thanks,
CLaw

 

May I ask how much this costs you? Did you have both phases of oil consumption done?

 

How much was this?

 

Please tell me this is true, that you were able to get Audi to cover the cost with 82k miles on your vehicle. I have exactly 82k miles and they are saying its surpassed the 80k mile warranty.

 

They repaired my engine at 67K miles. It was not easy but luckily I bought it from a good dealer...I came back 2-3 times to have my oil refilled within weeks of purchasing. I finally sat down with the GM and I was adamant they sold me the car this way = they were going to pay for it to be fixed. The GM called Audi of America and got them on board to fund my repairs. Was without a car for a couple of weeks but it was completely paid for my A of A and I have put on 1500 miles since with no oil burning or smoke. SUCCESS!