THE B8 A4 Oil Consumption Thread

[Turtleteeth]

Just scheduled Stage II consumption test for April 11th. Stage I was about 1000-1200mi ago. Looking forward to hearing the diagnosis and prescription. Stay tuned...


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Took car in for Stage II yesterday and got a call from dealer confirming that I'm consuming over 2/3rds quart per 1000miles. So they're moving forward with new pistons, etc. I'm at 64k miles for reference.
They gave me a 2012 A4 Avant (w/adaptive suspension) as a loaner in the meantime - pretty nice, tho its an auto-8spd. The dealership has been GREAT throughout the process of Stage I & II, which is a relief. I am very happy with their service and professionalism.
I'm interested to know if anyone who has had the stage II completed after dealing with the condition for a long period of time noticed any change or improvement in performance when they got their car back? Any chance it cleaned up the spotty lag, wavering rpms or throttle response? Just curious... Either way, I'm really looking fwd to getting my car back soon. Dealership said it should be over a week, b/c I'm 2nd in the queue.


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[Turtleteeth]

Took car in for Stage II yesterday and got a call from dealer confirming that I'm consuming over 2/3rds quart per 1000miles. So they're moving forward with new pistons, etc. I'm at 64k miles for reference.
They gave me a 2012 A4 Avant (w/adaptive suspension) as a loaner in the meantime - pretty nice, tho its an auto-8spd. The dealership has been GREAT throughout the process of Stage I & II, which is a relief. I am very happy with their service and professionalism.
I'm interested to know if anyone who has had the stage II completed after dealing with the condition for a long period of time noticed any change or improvement in performance when they got their car back? Any chance it cleaned up the spotty lag, wavering rpms or throttle response? Just curious... Either way, I'm really looking fwd to getting my car back soon. Dealership said it should be over a week, b/c I'm 2nd in the queue.


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Finally picked her up yesterday morning and she's running well, with a smoothness in the acceleration. Dealer noted they replaced pistons, rings, cam seal, cam follower (note on receipt literally said follower was "blown out"), and I had an all wheel alignment done too. Right out of the dealership, the ride up to 7k rpms in 1st thru 3rd was notably solid, consistent and fun... Didn't feel any lag or drop in pull when coming off the clutch either. So far I'm pleased with the improved response. All of this said, I am in no way saying there is an improved performance over what would be considered stock. It's just nice to have confidence when going up thru the runs to highway cruising speed. Gonna keep a good eye on that oil level moving fwd but very hopeful based on the feel of things so far.


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[craigiemac412]

Added a quart on Thurs when the light came on....light came back on last night right before getting home.....90miles later . This is getting really out of hand, can May 19th get here soon enough?!

[craigiemac412]

Added a quart on Thurs when the light came on....light came back on last night right before getting home.....90miles later . This is getting really out of hand, can May 19th get here soon enough?!

Well, that was just about one of the easiest things I've done! Called AoA around 3pm today to ask for a complimentary carbon cleaning service when I go in for pistons/rings and spoke with the most wonderful woman...I explained exactly how bad my consumption was and she opened a case and said she'd have an update for me by C.O.B. Friday since she would need to be in contact with the dealer to request some records/do some research on her end....and then less than 3 hours later called back saying everything is approved and I am getting the service as requested! Very painless....not quite what I was expecting after hearing so many horror stories from people dealing with AoA...

[mahunik]

My 2010 A4 has just over 100,000 miles now so I'm assuming my car has relatively highly miles then most people on this forum for the B8. So far has been really reliable but had to replace my PCV a few months ago because it was throwing a few codes. I did the work myself and it was extremely easy and oil consumption decreased. Now I burn roughly a quart an oil change. I usally top off when the MMI gets to about half way. But the biggest factor I think would be the oil itself and obviously the PCV valve. I changed from OEM castrol to Motul Specific and it burned significantly less but the oil was about 10 bucks more. For the PCV im looking to go to a stage 2 pcv with a catch can and do a intake valve walnut blast.