oil consumption in new 2007 A4 2.0T Quatro
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Re: oil consumption in new 2007 A4 2.0T Quatro
"Zathras" <webnewsgroup@nospamthanks.hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 12 May 2007 06:44:37 -0500, Roscoe P Pendoscoe
> <mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:
>
>>On Thu, 10 May 2007 21:52:06 -0400, Dave LaCourse
>><dplacourse@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>
>>There is no way I am adding oil to a new car between oil changes.
>>That's a fact.
>
> It's not unreasonable to have to add some oil to a new engine as
> things loosen up and bed in though.
>
>>I also was told it would improve as the rings seated and "broke in".
>>
>>What crap.
>
> Quite. There will be no honing pattern left on the cylinder walls.
> Indeed, they'll probably be glazed now so I don't see how the rings
> can dramatically improve (if that's where the oil is coming from).
>
>
>>I stopped building and racing Super/Comp and Super/Gas cars
>>about 10 years ago with some having 13..5:1 compression 900 HP and no
>>long break-in periods on those type of motors to seat oil and
>>compression rings. After some seasons with 100+ full out passes, they
>>still didn't use any discernable oil unless a catastrophic failure
>>occurred.
>
> There's a school of thought that says that the best way to run in
> piston rings is to drive the engine hard for the first 20 miles of its
> life. This loads up the rings, pushes them properly out into contact
> with the honing pattern on the cylinder walls and wears both into a
> nice tightly matched pair before the honing pattern is worn off and
> the cylinder walls become glazed. The theory is supposedly proven on
> the racetrack where chronic bad oil consumption is rare and gentle
> running in is rarer!
>
> Other than a specific fault, engines that burn large amounts of oil
> tend to have been built with poor tolerances - this is not unheard of
> with European engines. The usual ways for an end user to damage an
> engine are the simple traditional ones of overheating them, running
> low on oil or not changing the oil or using completely the wrong fuel.
>
> However, it's not uncommon to find that a new engine that uses huge
> amounts of oil is also run low (to the point of slight damage) by an
> unsuspecting user. From that point on, oil consumption is often high.
>
> --
> Z
Apart from very high performance engines built slack, like the BMW 'M'
series, European engines are built to very fine tolerances out of very high
quality metal. This is the reason they need to be run-in under load and the
fine consistent finish to all parts is partly why most VW petrol engines can
have to 20,000 mile oil change intervals while some of the diesels are good
for up to 30,000 mile oil changes.
Huw
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Re: oil consumption in new 2007 A4 2.0T Quatro
On Sat, 12 May 2007 06:44:37 -0500, Roscoe P Pendoscoe
<mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:
>On Thu, 10 May 2007 21:52:06 -0400, Dave LaCourse
><dplacourse@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 11 May 2007 02:04:57 +0100, Peter
>><peter@SPAMMERSGOTOHELL.allblue.f9.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>>On Tue, 08 May 2007 18:40:45 -0500, Roscoe P Pendoscoe
>>><mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>>Anyone else with Audi oil consumption issues?
>
>Well,
>
>First, thanks for all the replies and info from everyone.
Again, thanks for the replies and advice from all.
An update but first I have to say I would guess only when my Wife got
her hands on the A4 did it get "overly gentle" treatment and that was
seldom as she like her SUV as she's a short lil' squirt and likes to
sit up high to see the road.
Anyway, the A4 used a quart at 1800 miles. I added another 3/4 quart
at about 3400 to bring it to full not waitng for the light this time.
During the break-in I varied the speed I drove it and didn't redline
it but consistantly brought it up to 5k on the tach before shifting
and also let lower gears slow it down as the dealer and tech had
advised.
I did not do a home oil change and waited for the first dealer
recommended one at 5000.
It has 7300 now and I did drive it more agressively after the oil
change by the dealer and they told me when it hit 8K it would also
perform better. We will see about that claim.
The good part is that the oil consumption has vastly improved and has
used about 1/2 quart since dealer service 2400 miles ago. I am going
to look tomorrow after sitting overnight and I will post that here as
I have not checked for a week and drove it pretty hard last weekend.
Here is hoping it is in same place on the stick (or very close) as a
week ago.
Thanks again,
RP
Knowledge is like money, the less you talk about it
the more people assume you have.
<mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:
>On Thu, 10 May 2007 21:52:06 -0400, Dave LaCourse
><dplacourse@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 11 May 2007 02:04:57 +0100, Peter
>><peter@SPAMMERSGOTOHELL.allblue.f9.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>>On Tue, 08 May 2007 18:40:45 -0500, Roscoe P Pendoscoe
>>><mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>>Anyone else with Audi oil consumption issues?
>
>Well,
>
>First, thanks for all the replies and info from everyone.
Again, thanks for the replies and advice from all.
An update but first I have to say I would guess only when my Wife got
her hands on the A4 did it get "overly gentle" treatment and that was
seldom as she like her SUV as she's a short lil' squirt and likes to
sit up high to see the road.
Anyway, the A4 used a quart at 1800 miles. I added another 3/4 quart
at about 3400 to bring it to full not waitng for the light this time.
During the break-in I varied the speed I drove it and didn't redline
it but consistantly brought it up to 5k on the tach before shifting
and also let lower gears slow it down as the dealer and tech had
advised.
I did not do a home oil change and waited for the first dealer
recommended one at 5000.
It has 7300 now and I did drive it more agressively after the oil
change by the dealer and they told me when it hit 8K it would also
perform better. We will see about that claim.
The good part is that the oil consumption has vastly improved and has
used about 1/2 quart since dealer service 2400 miles ago. I am going
to look tomorrow after sitting overnight and I will post that here as
I have not checked for a week and drove it pretty hard last weekend.
Here is hoping it is in same place on the stick (or very close) as a
week ago.
Thanks again,
RP
Knowledge is like money, the less you talk about it
the more people assume you have.
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Re: oil consumption in new 2007 A4 2.0T Quatro
On Sat, 12 May 2007 06:44:37 -0500, Roscoe P Pendoscoe
<mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:
>On Thu, 10 May 2007 21:52:06 -0400, Dave LaCourse
><dplacourse@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 11 May 2007 02:04:57 +0100, Peter
>><peter@SPAMMERSGOTOHELL.allblue.f9.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>>On Tue, 08 May 2007 18:40:45 -0500, Roscoe P Pendoscoe
>>><mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>>Anyone else with Audi oil consumption issues?
>
>Well,
>
>First, thanks for all the replies and info from everyone.
Again, thanks for the replies and advice from all.
An update but first I have to say I would guess only when my Wife got
her hands on the A4 did it get "overly gentle" treatment and that was
seldom as she like her SUV as she's a short lil' squirt and likes to
sit up high to see the road.
Anyway, the A4 used a quart at 1800 miles. I added another 3/4 quart
at about 3400 to bring it to full not waitng for the light this time.
During the break-in I varied the speed I drove it and didn't redline
it but consistantly brought it up to 5k on the tach before shifting
and also let lower gears slow it down as the dealer and tech had
advised.
I did not do a home oil change and waited for the first dealer
recommended one at 5000.
It has 7300 now and I did drive it more agressively after the oil
change by the dealer and they told me when it hit 8K it would also
perform better. We will see about that claim.
The good part is that the oil consumption has vastly improved and has
used about 1/2 quart since dealer service 2400 miles ago. I am going
to look tomorrow after sitting overnight and I will post that here as
I have not checked for a week and drove it pretty hard last weekend.
Here is hoping it is in same place on the stick (or very close) as a
week ago.
Thanks again,
RP
Knowledge is like money, the less you talk about it
the more people assume you have.
<mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:
>On Thu, 10 May 2007 21:52:06 -0400, Dave LaCourse
><dplacourse@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 11 May 2007 02:04:57 +0100, Peter
>><peter@SPAMMERSGOTOHELL.allblue.f9.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>>On Tue, 08 May 2007 18:40:45 -0500, Roscoe P Pendoscoe
>>><mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>>Anyone else with Audi oil consumption issues?
>
>Well,
>
>First, thanks for all the replies and info from everyone.
Again, thanks for the replies and advice from all.
An update but first I have to say I would guess only when my Wife got
her hands on the A4 did it get "overly gentle" treatment and that was
seldom as she like her SUV as she's a short lil' squirt and likes to
sit up high to see the road.
Anyway, the A4 used a quart at 1800 miles. I added another 3/4 quart
at about 3400 to bring it to full not waitng for the light this time.
During the break-in I varied the speed I drove it and didn't redline
it but consistantly brought it up to 5k on the tach before shifting
and also let lower gears slow it down as the dealer and tech had
advised.
I did not do a home oil change and waited for the first dealer
recommended one at 5000.
It has 7300 now and I did drive it more agressively after the oil
change by the dealer and they told me when it hit 8K it would also
perform better. We will see about that claim.
The good part is that the oil consumption has vastly improved and has
used about 1/2 quart since dealer service 2400 miles ago. I am going
to look tomorrow after sitting overnight and I will post that here as
I have not checked for a week and drove it pretty hard last weekend.
Here is hoping it is in same place on the stick (or very close) as a
week ago.
Thanks again,
RP
Knowledge is like money, the less you talk about it
the more people assume you have.
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Re: oil consumption in new 2007 A4 2.0T Quatro
On Sat, 12 May 2007 06:44:37 -0500, Roscoe P Pendoscoe
<mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:
>On Thu, 10 May 2007 21:52:06 -0400, Dave LaCourse
><dplacourse@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 11 May 2007 02:04:57 +0100, Peter
>><peter@SPAMMERSGOTOHELL.allblue.f9.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>>On Tue, 08 May 2007 18:40:45 -0500, Roscoe P Pendoscoe
>>><mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>>Anyone else with Audi oil consumption issues?
>
>Well,
>
>First, thanks for all the replies and info from everyone.
Again, thanks for the replies and advice from all.
An update but first I have to say I would guess only when my Wife got
her hands on the A4 did it get "overly gentle" treatment and that was
seldom as she like her SUV as she's a short lil' squirt and likes to
sit up high to see the road.
Anyway, the A4 used a quart at 1800 miles. I added another 3/4 quart
at about 3400 to bring it to full not waitng for the light this time.
During the break-in I varied the speed I drove it and didn't redline
it but consistantly brought it up to 5k on the tach before shifting
and also let lower gears slow it down as the dealer and tech had
advised.
I did not do a home oil change and waited for the first dealer
recommended one at 5000.
It has 7300 now and I did drive it more agressively after the oil
change by the dealer and they told me when it hit 8K it would also
perform better. We will see about that claim.
The good part is that the oil consumption has vastly improved and has
used about 1/2 quart since dealer service 2400 miles ago. I am going
to look tomorrow after sitting overnight and I will post that here as
I have not checked for a week and drove it pretty hard last weekend.
Here is hoping it is in same place on the stick (or very close) as a
week ago.
Thanks again,
RP
Knowledge is like money, the less you talk about it
the more people assume you have.
<mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:
>On Thu, 10 May 2007 21:52:06 -0400, Dave LaCourse
><dplacourse@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 11 May 2007 02:04:57 +0100, Peter
>><peter@SPAMMERSGOTOHELL.allblue.f9.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>>On Tue, 08 May 2007 18:40:45 -0500, Roscoe P Pendoscoe
>>><mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>>Anyone else with Audi oil consumption issues?
>
>Well,
>
>First, thanks for all the replies and info from everyone.
Again, thanks for the replies and advice from all.
An update but first I have to say I would guess only when my Wife got
her hands on the A4 did it get "overly gentle" treatment and that was
seldom as she like her SUV as she's a short lil' squirt and likes to
sit up high to see the road.
Anyway, the A4 used a quart at 1800 miles. I added another 3/4 quart
at about 3400 to bring it to full not waitng for the light this time.
During the break-in I varied the speed I drove it and didn't redline
it but consistantly brought it up to 5k on the tach before shifting
and also let lower gears slow it down as the dealer and tech had
advised.
I did not do a home oil change and waited for the first dealer
recommended one at 5000.
It has 7300 now and I did drive it more agressively after the oil
change by the dealer and they told me when it hit 8K it would also
perform better. We will see about that claim.
The good part is that the oil consumption has vastly improved and has
used about 1/2 quart since dealer service 2400 miles ago. I am going
to look tomorrow after sitting overnight and I will post that here as
I have not checked for a week and drove it pretty hard last weekend.
Here is hoping it is in same place on the stick (or very close) as a
week ago.
Thanks again,
RP
Knowledge is like money, the less you talk about it
the more people assume you have.
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Re: oil consumption in new 2007 A4 2.0T Quatro
On Sat, 12 May 2007 06:44:37 -0500, Roscoe P Pendoscoe
<mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:
>On Thu, 10 May 2007 21:52:06 -0400, Dave LaCourse
><dplacourse@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 11 May 2007 02:04:57 +0100, Peter
>><peter@SPAMMERSGOTOHELL.allblue.f9.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>>On Tue, 08 May 2007 18:40:45 -0500, Roscoe P Pendoscoe
>>><mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>>Anyone else with Audi oil consumption issues?
>
>Well,
>
>First, thanks for all the replies and info from everyone.
Again, thanks for the replies and advice from all.
An update but first I have to say I would guess only when my Wife got
her hands on the A4 did it get "overly gentle" treatment and that was
seldom as she like her SUV as she's a short lil' squirt and likes to
sit up high to see the road.
Anyway, the A4 used a quart at 1800 miles. I added another 3/4 quart
at about 3400 to bring it to full not waitng for the light this time.
During the break-in I varied the speed I drove it and didn't redline
it but consistantly brought it up to 5k on the tach before shifting
and also let lower gears slow it down as the dealer and tech had
advised.
I did not do a home oil change and waited for the first dealer
recommended one at 5000.
It has 7300 now and I did drive it more agressively after the oil
change by the dealer and they told me when it hit 8K it would also
perform better. We will see about that claim.
The good part is that the oil consumption has vastly improved and has
used about 1/2 quart since dealer service 2400 miles ago. I am going
to look tomorrow after sitting overnight and I will post that here as
I have not checked for a week and drove it pretty hard last weekend.
Here is hoping it is in same place on the stick (or very close) as a
week ago.
Thanks again,
RP
Knowledge is like money, the less you talk about it
the more people assume you have.
<mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:
>On Thu, 10 May 2007 21:52:06 -0400, Dave LaCourse
><dplacourse@pirateaol.com> wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 11 May 2007 02:04:57 +0100, Peter
>><peter@SPAMMERSGOTOHELL.allblue.f9.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>>On Tue, 08 May 2007 18:40:45 -0500, Roscoe P Pendoscoe
>>><mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote:
>>>
>>>>Anyone else with Audi oil consumption issues?
>
>Well,
>
>First, thanks for all the replies and info from everyone.
Again, thanks for the replies and advice from all.
An update but first I have to say I would guess only when my Wife got
her hands on the A4 did it get "overly gentle" treatment and that was
seldom as she like her SUV as she's a short lil' squirt and likes to
sit up high to see the road.
Anyway, the A4 used a quart at 1800 miles. I added another 3/4 quart
at about 3400 to bring it to full not waitng for the light this time.
During the break-in I varied the speed I drove it and didn't redline
it but consistantly brought it up to 5k on the tach before shifting
and also let lower gears slow it down as the dealer and tech had
advised.
I did not do a home oil change and waited for the first dealer
recommended one at 5000.
It has 7300 now and I did drive it more agressively after the oil
change by the dealer and they told me when it hit 8K it would also
perform better. We will see about that claim.
The good part is that the oil consumption has vastly improved and has
used about 1/2 quart since dealer service 2400 miles ago. I am going
to look tomorrow after sitting overnight and I will post that here as
I have not checked for a week and drove it pretty hard last weekend.
Here is hoping it is in same place on the stick (or very close) as a
week ago.
Thanks again,
RP
Knowledge is like money, the less you talk about it
the more people assume you have.
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Re: oil consumption in new 2007 A4 2.0T Quatro
On Sun, 3 Jun 2007 17:32:53 +0100, "Huw"
<hedydd[nospam]@tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
>
>"Roscoe P Pendoscoe" <mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote in message
>news:ng2243dbjvajb6qo61lc9kkineo7vd8qo6@4ax.com.. .
>
>Drive it reasonably hard otherwise the bores will glaze. This is an issue
>with every brand of quality engine which have very hard bore finish and very
>hard piston rings. These engines should be run-in under load and the first
>oil should not be changed sooner than 5000 miles.
>
>Huw
>
It has vastly improved and yes I did drive fairly hard but no redline
shifts. 5K on the tach or a little more as that is what tech at dealer
told me was a safe point. I asked the salesman to point me at a tech
that was really bright and had some good knowledge he'd part with
beforehand.
I do understand the hard bore and ring issue but little can on dash at
such low miles is something to make you nervous. And of course I would
add oil when needed albeit not happily if it kept up at it's original
thirsty rate.
7400 miles now and is getting much better than before.
Regards,
RP
Knowledge is like money, the less you talk about it
the more people assume you have.
<hedydd[nospam]@tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
>
>"Roscoe P Pendoscoe" <mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote in message
>news:ng2243dbjvajb6qo61lc9kkineo7vd8qo6@4ax.com.. .
>
>Drive it reasonably hard otherwise the bores will glaze. This is an issue
>with every brand of quality engine which have very hard bore finish and very
>hard piston rings. These engines should be run-in under load and the first
>oil should not be changed sooner than 5000 miles.
>
>Huw
>
It has vastly improved and yes I did drive fairly hard but no redline
shifts. 5K on the tach or a little more as that is what tech at dealer
told me was a safe point. I asked the salesman to point me at a tech
that was really bright and had some good knowledge he'd part with
beforehand.
I do understand the hard bore and ring issue but little can on dash at
such low miles is something to make you nervous. And of course I would
add oil when needed albeit not happily if it kept up at it's original
thirsty rate.
7400 miles now and is getting much better than before.
Regards,
RP
Knowledge is like money, the less you talk about it
the more people assume you have.
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Re: oil consumption in new 2007 A4 2.0T Quatro
On Sun, 3 Jun 2007 17:32:53 +0100, "Huw"
<hedydd[nospam]@tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
>
>"Roscoe P Pendoscoe" <mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote in message
>news:ng2243dbjvajb6qo61lc9kkineo7vd8qo6@4ax.com.. .
>
>Drive it reasonably hard otherwise the bores will glaze. This is an issue
>with every brand of quality engine which have very hard bore finish and very
>hard piston rings. These engines should be run-in under load and the first
>oil should not be changed sooner than 5000 miles.
>
>Huw
>
It has vastly improved and yes I did drive fairly hard but no redline
shifts. 5K on the tach or a little more as that is what tech at dealer
told me was a safe point. I asked the salesman to point me at a tech
that was really bright and had some good knowledge he'd part with
beforehand.
I do understand the hard bore and ring issue but little can on dash at
such low miles is something to make you nervous. And of course I would
add oil when needed albeit not happily if it kept up at it's original
thirsty rate.
7400 miles now and is getting much better than before.
Regards,
RP
Knowledge is like money, the less you talk about it
the more people assume you have.
<hedydd[nospam]@tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
>
>"Roscoe P Pendoscoe" <mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote in message
>news:ng2243dbjvajb6qo61lc9kkineo7vd8qo6@4ax.com.. .
>
>Drive it reasonably hard otherwise the bores will glaze. This is an issue
>with every brand of quality engine which have very hard bore finish and very
>hard piston rings. These engines should be run-in under load and the first
>oil should not be changed sooner than 5000 miles.
>
>Huw
>
It has vastly improved and yes I did drive fairly hard but no redline
shifts. 5K on the tach or a little more as that is what tech at dealer
told me was a safe point. I asked the salesman to point me at a tech
that was really bright and had some good knowledge he'd part with
beforehand.
I do understand the hard bore and ring issue but little can on dash at
such low miles is something to make you nervous. And of course I would
add oil when needed albeit not happily if it kept up at it's original
thirsty rate.
7400 miles now and is getting much better than before.
Regards,
RP
Knowledge is like money, the less you talk about it
the more people assume you have.
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Re: oil consumption in new 2007 A4 2.0T Quatro
On Sun, 3 Jun 2007 17:32:53 +0100, "Huw"
<hedydd[nospam]@tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
>
>"Roscoe P Pendoscoe" <mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote in message
>news:ng2243dbjvajb6qo61lc9kkineo7vd8qo6@4ax.com.. .
>
>Drive it reasonably hard otherwise the bores will glaze. This is an issue
>with every brand of quality engine which have very hard bore finish and very
>hard piston rings. These engines should be run-in under load and the first
>oil should not be changed sooner than 5000 miles.
>
>Huw
>
It has vastly improved and yes I did drive fairly hard but no redline
shifts. 5K on the tach or a little more as that is what tech at dealer
told me was a safe point. I asked the salesman to point me at a tech
that was really bright and had some good knowledge he'd part with
beforehand.
I do understand the hard bore and ring issue but little can on dash at
such low miles is something to make you nervous. And of course I would
add oil when needed albeit not happily if it kept up at it's original
thirsty rate.
7400 miles now and is getting much better than before.
Regards,
RP
Knowledge is like money, the less you talk about it
the more people assume you have.
<hedydd[nospam]@tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
>
>"Roscoe P Pendoscoe" <mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote in message
>news:ng2243dbjvajb6qo61lc9kkineo7vd8qo6@4ax.com.. .
>
>Drive it reasonably hard otherwise the bores will glaze. This is an issue
>with every brand of quality engine which have very hard bore finish and very
>hard piston rings. These engines should be run-in under load and the first
>oil should not be changed sooner than 5000 miles.
>
>Huw
>
It has vastly improved and yes I did drive fairly hard but no redline
shifts. 5K on the tach or a little more as that is what tech at dealer
told me was a safe point. I asked the salesman to point me at a tech
that was really bright and had some good knowledge he'd part with
beforehand.
I do understand the hard bore and ring issue but little can on dash at
such low miles is something to make you nervous. And of course I would
add oil when needed albeit not happily if it kept up at it's original
thirsty rate.
7400 miles now and is getting much better than before.
Regards,
RP
Knowledge is like money, the less you talk about it
the more people assume you have.
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Re: oil consumption in new 2007 A4 2.0T Quatro
On Sun, 3 Jun 2007 17:32:53 +0100, "Huw"
<hedydd[nospam]@tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
>
>"Roscoe P Pendoscoe" <mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote in message
>news:ng2243dbjvajb6qo61lc9kkineo7vd8qo6@4ax.com.. .
>
>Drive it reasonably hard otherwise the bores will glaze. This is an issue
>with every brand of quality engine which have very hard bore finish and very
>hard piston rings. These engines should be run-in under load and the first
>oil should not be changed sooner than 5000 miles.
>
>Huw
>
It has vastly improved and yes I did drive fairly hard but no redline
shifts. 5K on the tach or a little more as that is what tech at dealer
told me was a safe point. I asked the salesman to point me at a tech
that was really bright and had some good knowledge he'd part with
beforehand.
I do understand the hard bore and ring issue but little can on dash at
such low miles is something to make you nervous. And of course I would
add oil when needed albeit not happily if it kept up at it's original
thirsty rate.
7400 miles now and is getting much better than before.
Regards,
RP
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the more people assume you have.
<hedydd[nospam]@tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
>
>"Roscoe P Pendoscoe" <mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> wrote in message
>news:ng2243dbjvajb6qo61lc9kkineo7vd8qo6@4ax.com.. .
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>Drive it reasonably hard otherwise the bores will glaze. This is an issue
>with every brand of quality engine which have very hard bore finish and very
>hard piston rings. These engines should be run-in under load and the first
>oil should not be changed sooner than 5000 miles.
>
>Huw
>
It has vastly improved and yes I did drive fairly hard but no redline
shifts. 5K on the tach or a little more as that is what tech at dealer
told me was a safe point. I asked the salesman to point me at a tech
that was really bright and had some good knowledge he'd part with
beforehand.
I do understand the hard bore and ring issue but little can on dash at
such low miles is something to make you nervous. And of course I would
add oil when needed albeit not happily if it kept up at it's original
thirsty rate.
7400 miles now and is getting much better than before.
Regards,
RP
Knowledge is like money, the less you talk about it
the more people assume you have.
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Re: oil consumption in new 2007 A4 2.0T Quatro
In message <8uvg735a79nipoebf153ifrb874dfpiqfo@4ax.com>, Roscoe P
Pendoscoe <mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> writes
>7400 miles now and is getting much better than before.
Thanks for the feedback. So many times I've read complaints about a
car, particularly when it's a new one, only to be followed by deafening
silence after someone has pitched in with reasoned advice.
It's nice to hear the outcome, especially when it's good news.
--
Dave N
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Pendoscoe <mrshade@I_wont_see_it.net> writes
>7400 miles now and is getting much better than before.
Thanks for the feedback. So many times I've read complaints about a
car, particularly when it's a new one, only to be followed by deafening
silence after someone has pitched in with reasoned advice.
It's nice to hear the outcome, especially when it's good news.
--
Dave N
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