Thanks for the kind words, guys.

I had to have the APR tune removed in order for the dealer to perform the stage 1 oil consumption test, and I haven't reinstalled the tune since then. I am very glad that I didn't reinstall the tune as I know for a fact the dealer would've instantly denied coverage of my current issue. So that being said, I know for a fact that the tune has nothing to do with the engine seizing. My SA said that he'd provide me with the technician's synopsis as to what caused the failure, and I will keep you all posted. I should hear back from them on Monday.


TD1 flagging story:
I took it to Audi Boulder for its 75k service, told my SA that I had to top my oil off before I came in, and he advised that they perform the stage 1 consumption test. Before I signed the paperwork, it was obvious that I lowered and modified the car, so he asked if I had a tune because they were going to swipe the ECU clean. I told him that I didn't (thinking that their software would overwrite the APR tune without any issue) and went on my merry way. Then I get a phone call saying that the stage 1 test couldn't be performed because they found a tune on the car and that it was flagged TD1. When I picked the car up, my SA told me to remove the tune and they would proceed with the 1st consumption test under warranty, so I did. I had to go through AoA in order for the stage 2 repair to be approved.

I'm pretty sure if I had admitted that the car was tuned, my SA would've given me a chance to remove it and not flag my car TD1.