A4 oil consumption ?

[AnthonyC]

Hello everyone, long time lurker finally broke cover !

I have a 2002 A4 2.0SE, 40k miles, which uses 1 litre of oil about every 1500 miles. I've previously had BMW's, who didn't use this much - do I have a problem ?

The car is also very smoky when it's cold, when warmed up it's fine.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Anthony

[AndyAudi]

You may get discount if you buy your oil in bulk!

On a serious note it does sound like you've a problem but I wouldn't know where to begin.

[minghis]

It's well known that some Audi engines use a lot of oil in the first few thousand miles but I do think you've a problem there with yours.
My 1.8T used a litre in the first thousand but hasn't used a drop since, despite it having a good thrashing regularly.

[SJobson]

Possibly valve stem seals/guides...

[monkeyhanger]

If i remember correctly the 2 litre is known for "high" oil consumption.

Your dealer will however quote VAG specs at you if you query it, something along the lines of 1 litre per 1000 miles is considered normal to VAG.

I have no idea what planet they live on, given that my previous 1.8T engined Octavia RS only used 1 litre in 37000 miles excluding services...

[AnthonyC]

Many thanks for the input, I'll speak to the dealer and decide what to do.

Anthony