Question for all A3 FSI owners... are you finding that the oil consumption of a new car is particularly high? I have been told by Audi that this is normal - but 4 litres of oil in just 9000miles seems excessive to me.... Would welcome any other comments.... Thanks Jo
Thanks for your note... I took it into the garage yesterday to have it looked at, as I have twice been stranded on the road when the oil light comes on (luckily I use the provided oil bag and keep a spare litre of oil)... The guys in the garage (in the service department) said that the car was still within factory limits and that it can take up to 20,000miles for the engine to properly "bed" in... and as such would use more oil... I have to keep a track of how often I am putting in oil and if it becomes more regularly then to take it back...
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That sounds absolutely ridiculous! Take the car to another service center. Better yet, take it to an independent and ask them to "check the engine for leaks" because you seem to be burning oil. I'd check with Audi Headquarters for your country - it's called Audi of America here - call them and ask about this.
By the way, it sounds pretty fishy that the service people told you to keep track of consumption and to take it back if it "...becomes more regularly". It sounds like someone is just plain lazy and doesn't want to deal with the issue.
However, it does seem to be a common problem... I've had a look on the "Top Gear" (car programme in UK) website and there's quite a few people logging the same problem. Also highlighting problems with the clutch cylinder and the windscreen wiper motor..
They are the 3 top problems!! Have experience the oil (obviously) and also the clutch freezing.... just the windscreen wipers to go...
Will email "Top Gear" to see if they have any more information...
This morning I brought my 2004 A6 2.7T into the dealer because it needed a quart of oil 2 months after having its 60k mile maintenance. The service department said I should need to replace a quart every 2 to 3,000 miles. They claim this is normal and they are going to charge me for searching for a leak. I do not think this is normal. I've had the car 2 years and this is the first time I have had to put any oil in it. That's why I am looking at this forum today. BTW another customer was in service with a 2002 wagon also was using too much oil.
Just got a new A3 2.0 TFSI Sportback, the salesman showed me the oil bag and described the oil and said - check the level frequently - it will use more oil than you are used to, thats why we provide this special oil bag with the special specification of oil.
Hi all, just to say i've experienced the same thing. Purchased a new A3 1.9 TDi sport (sportback) in March this year, the oil light came on last week. Rang the dealer (John Fox, Nottingham UK) & they said it was perfectly normal, it needed a litre to bring to level. I'm not convinced, thats why I'm here. My research continues & I'll post if I find anything out.
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Audi/vW engines have ZERO oil consumption when new. There are definatly something wrong, open the oil cap when cold and use something to see if there is anything there like a gue. if none go to any mechanic, lift the car, take the cover off and see if any visible leaks. I heard some where that privious cars that were made in south america's were crapy in puting engines together. PS Dont believe any dealer and force them to do your biding. any engines take aproximatly 100-200 grams of oil per 5000Km for 10k KM thats enough for the engine to setle in on regular oil. if you use syntatic it will take 50-100grams of oil per same interval. Check for leaks, lose 20buks that you will be able to push dealer for FREE repairs or not.
I had priviously VW pasat 1.8 and after rebuilded engine it took no oil at all and I was lazy in changing, so I run about 10K Km on same oil. as level staied the same.
BELIEVE NO DEALER, USE COMMON LOGIC, GERMANS AREN'T STUPID TO LET OIL CONSUMPTION SO WIDE.
Audi UK contacted me, they're dealing with it & said to take it back to dealer in 3 mths if still using oil, I must add that I'm pleased with the way they've dealt with the enquiry so far.
Got an 06 A3 .... Right there with ya on the oil consumption. It's frustrating that Audi does this to people.
Mine only has 17,000 miles .... and I've had the oil light go on between oil changes because it lost so much. It's about 1/4 to 1/3 Quart in 1,000/miles !!!
Dealer has given me 4 different stories as to what is "normal".
They say it's normal. I have only begun to fight ... and research. It should not be doing this. I would be happy if they would just show me the technical specification as proof that this is "normal."
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I had oil changed at 5000 miles and next oil change it suposed to be at 15.000 miles . But few days ago i had the car washed and cleaned and i checked the oil level and was below minimum (i have now 12.000 miles). U guys think that's something normal for an 2006 A3 2.0tfsi ? Next day i got the car at the dealer and they fill my oil back... without questions asked.
I am having the same problem. I lose about 1 quart every 5,000 miles. I've had the oil light come on twice. This seems extremely high, especially with today's technology. Audi tells me it's normal, but I think it's a design or manufacturing flaw. Have you gotten anywhere with Audi?
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