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#9 of 15 Re: New to this Forum - Help (Oil leaks and consumption)! [collsy] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 06, 2007 (10:53 am)
Replying to: collsy (Jan 05, 2007 1:06 pm) I think I'd ask the dealer to use a dye in the oil and find the leak through a special light that can detect the dye. If they don't have this system they should.   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. Replies to this message: collsy (Jan 06, 2007 1:05 pm)
#10 of 15 Re: New to this Forum - Help (Oil leaks and consumption)! [Mr_Shiftright] by collsy Jan 06, 2007 (1:05 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 06, 2007 10:53 am) I thought they had used a dye to identify the leak at the beginning. I will have to review the service outlines to reconfirm and question them on this. Quite right concerning 'loss of equity'. The thought of going from 340 to 250 sucks though!
#11 of 15 Re: New to this Forum - Help (Oil leaks and consumption)! [collsy] by s4lvr Jan 06, 2007 (1:14 pm)
Replying to: collsy (Jan 05, 2007 1:06 pm) Sounds like you really have a lemon on your hands. Aside from the oil problem that I flagged in the first note of this thread I have not had any other problems (knock wood). The min oil light still comes on after every 1500-2000 miles at which time I put in a quart. I too continue to think this is too much, however I have now called around to a number of different dealerships and they are all consistent with what they say ... about every 1500miles for a quart is normal.   As to what you are being offered, I would actually decline. Going from an S4 to a 3.2 is really taking a step back even if it is an S-line. The engine really is so different that the driving experience is so much less. I would actually try something different , but this depends on how much your current situation has scared you off. Why not ask them to sell you another certified pre-owned S4 ... 2005/2006 or something? Maybe even a sedan instead of a cab. If you got a sedan and it was pre-owned I bet you could almost cover the cost of the car with what your cab is worth assuming they give you the value they are saying.   Either way ... I am also looking around for my next car. While I am somewhat displeased with the oil consumption I can't get over the fact that it is a great car to drive year round. And with the RS4 now out .... I might go Audi again. Actually has anyone seen the latest R&T issue? They gave the S6 the number one slot ahead of the M5 and E63!! Replies to this message: collsy (Jan 07, 2007 11:03 am)
#12 of 15 Re: New to this Forum - Help (Oil leaks and consumption)! [s4lvr] by collsy Jan 07, 2007 (11:03 am)
Replying to: s4lvr (Jan 06, 2007 1:14 pm) Mmmm - thanks for your comments. I've taken a look at one other CPO S4 Cab (2005). Perhaps I should request they keep looking, or alternatively give up the convertible roof. That's a hard one though...   I'd be interested to learn what car you decide on next!
#13 of 15 S4 - High Oil Consumption by josephma1 May 06, 2007 (9:20 am)
Hi   I recently purchased a 2003 S4 with 50000 km. Best Audi I've driven thus far! But, the car requires 500ml of oil every 4000-5000 km! There are no visible oil leaks. I have also had the vehicle checked by the Audi Dealership and they say that this is normal.   Please can anyone confirm if this is normal and if not what is the best course of action.   Thanks Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (May 06, 2007 9:34 pm)
#14 of 15 Re: S4 - High Oil Consumption [josephma1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 06, 2007 (9:34 pm)
Replying to: josephma1 (May 06, 2007 9:20 am) That sounds perfectly normal to me...that's about one US quart every 6,000 miles. You actually want a little oil up there in the valve area and the amount you are consuming is hardly worth worrying about.   Just keep an eye on it...if the engine starts burning more and more oil faster and faster, and approaches say 1 liter every 3000 km, then I might be concerned.
#15 of 15 Re: New to this Forum - Help (Oil leaks and consumption)! [collsy] by audis404 Jan 11, 2008 (12:59 am)
Replying to: collsy (Jan 05, 2007 1:06 pm) audi leaks from the valve cover gasket so far i had 4 audis and all leaked. If your leak is aft of your front wheels it might be the rear seal on the engine. and that's so much work for them they might wanna give you a new car .

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