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15 messages, Last post on Jan 11, 2008 at 12:59 AM
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Hi there I own a 2005 Audi S4 Cabriolet. The car is awesome and the engine is amazing. Gotta love it in the summer! I commute about 1500mi per month and would say that my driving style is aggressive. I find that every 5 weeks or so (ca. 1500-1800 miles) the "min oil"-light comes on and I need to take it into the dealer for a top-up. Given that the standard service intervals are 10,000 miles, it does not feel right to have the light come on this often. I was wondering if there there is anyone else out there with a similar problem of who has had experience with it?? Thanks a lot for your help!
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Sounds like you might have a leak! I've only had the oil light go off once or twice in between services since I've purchased my audi in 02.
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Replying to: juejuebie (Jul 07, 2006 11:38 am) Ed |
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Replying to: s4lvr (Jun 27, 2006 11:29 am) You indeed may have some other problems and have an oil leak and it not be your fault. But your agressive driving on a fresh car may share some responsibility as well.
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Replying to: rjlaero (Jul 14, 2006 11:45 am) The latest on this is that I have to bring it back into the dealership next week for another inspection. They have been in constant communication with Germany on this last time it was in and have now identified this as a unique problem (because the dealership has exhausted all possibilities). Germany made them drain all the oil, replace it with completely new oil while weighing it first with a postal scale (!) and then telling me I need to drive exactly 630mi (=1000km) with it before bringing it back in. I guess they are now going to drain it again and weigh the oil to see how much exactly it is consuming per 1000km increments. The saga continues ... but at least it is summer now so I get to enjoy it.  In the meantime ... I spotted my first RS4 this week - what a SWEET ride!!!! perhaps the target of my next trade-in! Cheers
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Replying to: s4lvr (Jul 14, 2006 2:51 pm) |
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I'm new to this forum and not a 'technical' person and need some feedback from all you S4 Audi lovers! What follows is a synposis of 'service issues' with my 2004 S4 Cabriolet (manual 6 speed): I purchased the car in Feb. 2006. It is a 2004 and had 13700 km's (or roughly 8,200 miles) on it at time of purchase, it now has 19,300 km's or roughly 11,600 miles (it had been a dealer's promotional GM car). It was clean, no accidents, pre-certifed etc. Within 3 days of possession I noticed oil leaks on my garage floor and returned the vehicle for repair. It took 5 visits to the dealership (which extended over a 5 month period) BEFORE the problem (we thought was solved). 5 service visits (specific to the 'oil leaks')eventually amounted to more then 100 hours of labor (after the 3rd visit - the dealership was responsible... no billing to Audi!). No leaks were identified at the Engine area; the following was been completed: replaced power steering flex hose replaced power steering return line. replaced cam position sensor seal/oil pan gasket removed and install oil pan and oil pan gasket (found the sealant to be improperly placed contact between oill pan and contact points on engine to be of various widths) Repair steering lines (3rd time) - reinspect belly pans In December, (4000 km's or 2,400 miles) later my oil light came on and I put in a litre of oil to bring it up to a safe level. A week later another litre was put in and I have now AGAIN noticed oil leaks on my garage floor. I was quite surprised to have to top up the oil so soon. I only drive the car on average 10 - 15 miles per day (and don't drive the car hard... unfortunately!!!). Further I felt the mechanics would have topped all liquids up before releasing from the service department. I was advised that it is not uncommon for S4's to 'burn oil', however I think this explanation is unlikely. In addition to the 'oil leak' problems, I have had a series of 'other issues' with the car. Yikes - I do believe I have a 'gremlin' living in my car and for the 1st time in my life purchased a lemon. Other things that have gone wrong: roof switch went and had to be replaced drivers window switch did not work and had to be repalced driver headrest would not adjust and had to be fixed both rear heated seats did not work - there was a poor connection drivers side pillar trim was coming apart- clips adjusted headlight sensor intermittently kept coming on/off rear view mirror lose - retaining clip was loose and could not be replaced separately so got a new mirror trunk would not open with remote control Everything obviously has been fixed under warranty however what a 'pain in the ...'. So here is where I need help. The dealership has agreed the number of issues has been excessive (perhaps those crazy Germans were partying too hard in Germany when my car was being built)!!! I have an option to exchange my 2004 S4 Converible for a 2007 A4 3.2 convertible (will have to pay the difference but the dealership is prepared to hold the perceived value of my car AT THE TIME I BOUGHT IT and offer their cost on the new car. Nonetheless, I will have to pay the difference. I love my S4. I love driving manual. The 2007 car will be Tiptronic (S-line package with all the bells/whistles to get it as close to a S4)... BUT, I do have to put up more money which I could easily spend on house renovations. What are your thoughts on all the issues experienced with this S4... and future potential oil problems? My warranty expires May 2010. What might be the real cause for the oil leaks, especially in light of the fact it looks like it is leaking again? What would you do? I spoke to one other friend who has a 2004 S4 sedan. They had a cracked engine block and got a new engine immediately following purchase (they bought it brand new). They haven't had any problems since then. The 2007 car should be arriving at the end of February and I will have to make a decision then if I am going to trade in my S4! HELP!!! |
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Replying to: collsy (Jan 05, 2007 1:06 pm) No reason why they can't find the source of such a large leak. Seems strange. But if they won't do this or can't do it, I don't see as you have any choice. No one will want your S4 and you'll lose all your equity in that car.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 06, 2007 10:53 am) |
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