What's the verdict? -Oil Consumption
#151
08-24-2014, 11:44 AM
We just got wifey a certified pre-owned Audi A4, 2011 with 21,000 miles on the odometer.
Of course it's a beautiful vehicle, nice handling, smooth, comfortable.
I was shocked to read the posts on oil comsumption on the forum and now add to "shocked" the word "aggravated".
For a vehicle of this level I don't care what the problem is, there should not be a recurrence.
Short tirade here: I have a 2005 Harley Fat Boy. Started to have "oil problems" at about 20,000 miles. Harley said "ah we expect most twin 88s will use a quart of oil every 1,000 to 2,000 miles and that's not unordinary".
So I accepted that explanation even though it sounded ridiculous.
THen, thankful for another forum I learned that there was a service bulletin that had the fix explained: the valve stem seals were "bad" and had to be replaced with another seal of different base material.
Believe it or not I wrote to and talked to the right hand guy for the CEO at Harley Davidson. I got it fixed and the fix was and is good. But, no way should consumers have to take this trip down the road.
Thanks to all of you and I will monitor the situation.
Sgt Steve
Of course it's a beautiful vehicle, nice handling, smooth, comfortable.
I was shocked to read the posts on oil comsumption on the forum and now add to "shocked" the word "aggravated".
For a vehicle of this level I don't care what the problem is, there should not be a recurrence.
Short tirade here: I have a 2005 Harley Fat Boy. Started to have "oil problems" at about 20,000 miles. Harley said "ah we expect most twin 88s will use a quart of oil every 1,000 to 2,000 miles and that's not unordinary".
So I accepted that explanation even though it sounded ridiculous.
THen, thankful for another forum I learned that there was a service bulletin that had the fix explained: the valve stem seals were "bad" and had to be replaced with another seal of different base material.
Believe it or not I wrote to and talked to the right hand guy for the CEO at Harley Davidson. I got it fixed and the fix was and is good. But, no way should consumers have to take this trip down the road.
Thanks to all of you and I will monitor the situation.
Sgt Steve
#152
08-25-2014, 09:45 PM
Aftermarket oil dipstick? Jagtoes
This is just one of the reasons I like the forums. Info both giving and getting.
Where and how do you get an aftermarket oil dipstick? I'd definitely get one.
Sgt Steve
Where and how do you get an aftermarket oil dipstick? I'd definitely get one.
Sgt Steve
#154
08-27-2014, 03:55 PM
Thanks jagtoes
I have it marked and I'm gonna' do a search on Amazon and ebay. I'm a cheapo...well maybe "frugal".
And you're gonna' laugh at this: so we've had the car a couple of weeks. I went through the different goodies and of course checking the oil on "the screen" was one of those processes. If I recall accurately it was like somewhere in the neighborhood of 80 or 90% on the graph. OK?
Just this past Monday I had the Audi at the dealership for a wheel repair. Drove home. Went through a few more goodies and...the oil graph is 100%.
Hey, maybe it's me! Now I'm wondering...while I was at the stealership I asked about the oil consumption thing...do you think they "topped it off"? Hmmm we shall see. Suspect. I guess that's what's meant by the Ugly American.
Sgt Steve
And you're gonna' laugh at this: so we've had the car a couple of weeks. I went through the different goodies and of course checking the oil on "the screen" was one of those processes. If I recall accurately it was like somewhere in the neighborhood of 80 or 90% on the graph. OK?
Just this past Monday I had the Audi at the dealership for a wheel repair. Drove home. Went through a few more goodies and...the oil graph is 100%.
Hey, maybe it's me! Now I'm wondering...while I was at the stealership I asked about the oil consumption thing...do you think they "topped it off"? Hmmm we shall see. Suspect. I guess that's what's meant by the Ugly American.
Sgt Steve
#156
09-08-2014, 08:10 PM
I have it marked and I'm gonna' do a search on Amazon and ebay. I'm a cheapo...well maybe "frugal".
And you're gonna' laugh at this: so we've had the car a couple of weeks. I went through the different goodies and of course checking the oil on "the screen" was one of those processes. If I recall accurately it was like somewhere in the neighborhood of 80 or 90% on the graph. OK?
Just this past Monday I had the Audi at the dealership for a wheel repair. Drove home. Went through a few more goodies and...the oil graph is 100%.
Hey, maybe it's me! Now I'm wondering...while I was at the stealership I asked about the oil consumption thing...do you think they "topped it off"? Hmmm we shall see. Suspect. I guess that's what's meant by the Ugly American.
Sgt Steve
And you're gonna' laugh at this: so we've had the car a couple of weeks. I went through the different goodies and of course checking the oil on "the screen" was one of those processes. If I recall accurately it was like somewhere in the neighborhood of 80 or 90% on the graph. OK?
Just this past Monday I had the Audi at the dealership for a wheel repair. Drove home. Went through a few more goodies and...the oil graph is 100%.
Hey, maybe it's me! Now I'm wondering...while I was at the stealership I asked about the oil consumption thing...do you think they "topped it off"? Hmmm we shall see. Suspect. I guess that's what's meant by the Ugly American.
Sgt Steve
#157
09-09-2014, 08:52 AM
I never got back here for an update. AOA declined to extend my warranty. The next day I contacted a lemon lawyer. This was probably last November. I signed a few papers and in January the lawyers called with a settlement - which I took. I recommend everyone with this problem contact a lawyer. Maybe if it hits Audi harder in the pocketbook more will be done on their part.
Two weeks later I traded the Audi in for a 2011 Honda Pilot Touring. I know..... I hated SUVs too. But with its wide stance it actually handles well. And with a 3 year old and lots of trips it was time to get something bigger. I took the whole Audi problem as an excuse to make the change and I'm glad I did.
My wife has a 2009 Honda CRV she bought new and nothing ever goes wrong with that car. So I was ready for something reliable.
On a side note, have no fear - I still have my 2003 BMW 325ci convertible (stick shift) to compensate for the SUV.
Two weeks later I traded the Audi in for a 2011 Honda Pilot Touring. I know..... I hated SUVs too. But with its wide stance it actually handles well. And with a 3 year old and lots of trips it was time to get something bigger. I took the whole Audi problem as an excuse to make the change and I'm glad I did.
My wife has a 2009 Honda CRV she bought new and nothing ever goes wrong with that car. So I was ready for something reliable.
On a side note, have no fear - I still have my 2003 BMW 325ci convertible (stick shift) to compensate for the SUV.
#159
09-10-2014, 11:28 AM
Didn't change mine at all. Have the whole new top end in the car now for 10k miles. MPG on recent 1000 mile trip was 31 mpg.
Using no oil now, like all my other VW 4 turbos, satisfied with Audi stepping up and fixing it.
Using no oil now, like all my other VW 4 turbos, satisfied with Audi stepping up and fixing it.