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I am having the same problem on my new A-5 - even after I reset the PSIa couple of times. Have you had any luck resolving this problem?
Thanks,
Ilan1
I'm new to this forum - first post!
I'm looking to buy a 2011 Audi A4 as my daily commute car. The car looks great and drives very nicely, but I am getting very concerned about reading about oil consumption problems with the A4. I have no problem with taking the car in for an oil change every 3000 or 5000 miles, but I don't want to be constantly checking my oil levels and topping it off every week or few weeks.
Is this concern warranted? Is there a consensus opinion on this problem? Has the issue been solved in the latest 2011 model?
Thanks very much!
Paul
I currently have a 2008 A4 and have to always add oil in between changes. We are about to get a new 2011 A4 and the dealers are saying that this is no longer an issue. Appears it still may be?
MSRP: 44,385 /Cap cost: 42,068
Cap reduction: 3,403.99 + Drive offs (496 first payment, 573 cal. reg., 695 acq fee and sales tax on the cap reduction: 358.66, tire 8.75) total out of pocket $5,535
Base payment: 456 plus tax 40 = total payment of $496 per month.
Based on a rate from a few months back: .00073 and 51% res. Good luck to all.
i need to add oil every 1200 miles about
I have the exact same problem on my A4 Quattro of Nov2011. First Quart after 2000miles and then every 1000miles. At 6500 they started the 1st oil consumption test. I could not even reach the min of 850 miles for the second test and had to go back less than 500 miles later. They tried to change seals in the engine. After a week, new tests and fumes at the exhaust they are doing it again. My car i still in their garage. I am trying to have them take it back and get an offer on a new one. But this is not the franchised dealership who will take that responsibility but Audi of America and they seem to have long procedures. How did your story end up ?
Very annoysing experience. I can not recommend this car and even Audi the way they treated me as a customer so far. Will keep you posted.
1) replace one of the seals
2) replace all of the seals
3) replace the engine
They said they have done about 10 "replace all of the seals, but never an engine.
In terms of the transmission, I told them EXACTLY the same thing as you did and they test drove it and said it was fine. I disagree, but I have no idea how to prove it to them. I have the same clunk. I have also noticed some slippage in the transmission, particularly right after going over a speed bump (even slowly).
I am not sure how to get them to acknowledge the issue, but I did buy the warranty right before I hit 50,000 miles on my car.
Dealer suggested I come in for some tests and possible "cure" but I had a 36 month 55,000 mile lease. Turned it in at 53,000. Loved the car. Worried about the oil consumption -- when I went to a gas station I no longer would say fill it up, I would say, "fill it up. . .with OIL!"
I really request some recommendations on this deal that I plan on closing.
2011 Audi A4 Premium Plus - Pre-certified
9,000 miles
B&O - wood trim - Nav
The dealer has quoted $38,000 and is not willing to reduce any more than $500. I would appreciate any advices. After reading all the oil comsumption issues and other problems, I am skeptical whether to make this huge investment or not.
I am a student and this is a huge for me, however, I love the A4.
Cheers,
John
So I just finished with my oil consumption issue and I have to say that while I dislike the fact that the cars seem to have issues, I am pleased with how the Audi dealership handled the whole situation.
The long and the short of it is it is a known problem. So known that they covered the tests and repairs under my factory warranty (even though I was at 62,000 miles - 12,000 over the 50,000 warranty).
What they do is they give you a fresh oil change, then have you come back after about 650 - 800 miles. They determine how much oil burned and determine what the next steps are. In my case it was a bit more severe. The repairs range from changing a piston ring, to a new engine (from what the dealer told me they have never actually had to replace an engine). In my case they had to replace all of the piston rings and pistons. In discussions apparently the pistons were manufactured slightly out of spec and were too small, thus letting oil through.
None the less, they replaced everything, and I suppose in anywhere from 2 - 5,000 miles I will know if it worked. My measurement was that it was burning 0.48Q/1000 miles.
Crossing my fingers that it will work, but one thing I am pleased with is the level of service I received to investigate and work to resolve the issue.
From what I know the dealerships vary a lot on how they handle this situation. If it were me I would ask them to call Audi in Germany and discuss doing an oil consumption test. If they resist, I would simply insist on them at least calling Germany to discuss the issue and further inform them of your intentions of beginning proceedings on the lemon law if they don't become more proactive in solving the problem.
In my case the problem was a lot more serious than the separated valve.
Anyway. those are my two cents. Where are you from? I am in Houston so there are multiple Audi dealerships here.
Can you please share your results after oil consumption test part 2? I am in the same boat. Apppreciate your response.
Thanks...