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Old Jan 31, 2014 | 05:44 PM
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My wife drives a 2012 Audi TTS (2.0 TFSI turbo) 10 minutes to work and 10 minutes home each day. The first time I needed to add oil I was surprised to find an 8 oz cup of white GOO on and under the oil fill cap. I found it accumulates at the rate of about 1/2 a shot glass (20 ml / 1 oz. ) every couple of weeks. I beleive this is moisture that will eventually destroy metallic elements within the engine.
The local dealer and Audi USA have told me this is normal and that it is strictly my problem because of the nature we use the car.
I would like to hear from other Audi owners to find out #1 If they think this is a problem AND #2 If they have similar issues with their Audi and what the response from Audi has been. Thanks...vance
 
Old Feb 1, 2014 | 09:40 PM
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Agreed - you need to get the car out on regular longer drives. That quick trip life it's living isn't giving normal condensation time to burn off. Get it out a couple times a week for a half hour of continuous driving to help things really limber up.
 




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