3.0 burning oil fast Help!!

[lvgerm84]

I changed the oil about 2000 miles ago on my 3.0 the engine seems sound a little louder than usual, i decided to check the oil level and it was low so i added another quart what can be causing this and what can do to quiet the engine a bit

[jsantiago17]

I changed the oil about 2000 miles ago on my 3.0 the engine seems sound a little louder than usual, i decided to check the oil level and it was low so i added another quart what can be causing this and what can do to quiet the engine a bit

How many miles do you have on it?

[lvgerm84]

6800

[speedydragon]

6800 miles?! Replacing your valve cover gasket would be my first attempt to fix an oil consumption problem. If it doesn't fix it,then I'd probably go get a leak down test and compression test.

[lvgerm84]

i was told that i can add an additive once i change the oil to quite the engine down do you think that would be a wise thing to do

[B72.0T]

Wait you only have 6,800 miles?

[lvgerm84]

sorry 68000

[Audi 4 Life]

I personally would NEVER add additives to these cars since it simply states in the manual to NEVER do it. I understand some people on here say they have done so without any problems but my personal choice is to listen to the manufactuer. Masking the problem isn't what the car needs. Find the source and correct is the solution.

If you haven't already come check out the 3.0 section on audirevolution.net

[jsantiago17]

I personally would NEVER add additives to these cars since it simply states in the manual to NEVER do it. I understand some people on here say they have done so without any problems but my personal choice is to listen to the manufactuer. Masking the problem isn't what the car needs. Find the source and correct is the solution.

If you haven't already come check out the 3.0 section on audirevolution.net

The only additive I've put in my engine in my 3.0 is Auto Rx....this may help: http://www.auto-rx.com/

[seph]

I changed the oil about 2000 miles ago on my 3.0 the engine seems sound a little louder than usual, i decided to check the oil level and it was low so i added another quart what can be causing this and what can do to quiet the engine a bit

how much oil did you put in when you first changed the oil? If you replaced the filter it should have taken ~7quarts.

[motorsports916]

Mine unfortunately has started this as well. Is the valve cover gasket a common failure point?

[seph]

you would notice if it was, you could check your valve cover gasket, cam seals and oil pan for leaks also.

[motorsports916]

just checked mine, looks like theres oil on the front of the oil pan :/

[seph]

if it's on the front of your oil pan it is probably dripping down. check your cam seals

[motorsports916]

will do, thanks!

[-Audi_tuning-]

Mine burns from full to the empty line every 5-6k and audi says its "normal for the 3.0", keep checking it, see if oil pan bolt is tight

[Audi 4 Life]

7 quarts??? I don't think thats right. IIRC it takes EXACTLY 5.75 quarts.

[komseh]

Actually it's 6.8 quarts. 7 is perfect if you use an oversized filter.

[komseh]

Mine burns from full to the empty line every 5-6k and audi says its "normal for the 3.0", keep checking it, see if oil pan bolt is tight

burning oil? I've never had this issue.

[motorsports916]

I feel like that's more of a lazy tech then a normality. Burning oil is never good, I know that :(

[road_tripper]

according to audi, anything over 0.85 qt/ 1000 miles is repairable under warranty. well, if you're still under warranty.

[seph]

Mine burns from full to the empty line every 5-6k and audi says its "normal for the 3.0", keep checking it, see if oil pan bolt is tight

Burning some oil is normal but from full to the low line in 5k miles is a bit much. No leaks anywhere?

7 quarts??? I don't think thats right. IIRC it takes EXACTLY 5.75 quarts.

That is without changing the filter. If you change your filter you need ~6.8 quarts, I use a large Mann filter so i do 7 quarts. If you change the filter and only put in 5.75 quarts you are definitely going to be low on oil.

[-Audi_tuning-]

Yea guys don't worry I've looked into my issue, I promise I go from the full line to just above the "low" line on the dipstick every 5 to 6 k(I change it around 5) and audi looked into it and said it was fine, its done it since about 70k, so like 2 years now or so... no blue smoke or a smell or anything just loses it over the course of time... it may not be normal, but then again neither is the rest of my car so I guess I should just not ask questions I don't want the answers too haha