NickP1969

I had phase 1 performed as well as some other issues. They did reflash the PCM per TSB so I will have to get it reflashed. I also need to return in 600-700 miles for phase 2 (once again weight oil)so I will have it reflashed back to stage 1 by APR after that time. I will call APR (for ****s and giggles) out of curiosity to inquire if this bulletin is incorporated in their stage 1 tune.

Techm8n

Dropped off my Q5 this morning for phase II of the oil consumption test. Tech reported that the Q5 didn't burn any oil after 700+ miles of phase I. They are reporting this to Audi Tech Support. I believe the Tech since I also checked my oil level via dip stick and MMI Oil info level.

So for my case, the PCV valve replacement fixed my issue.

I will monitor my oil consumption closely and see how many miles it'll take to burn 1 quart of oil after this fix. Previously, I was burning 1 qt. every 2400 miles.

meesr

So how much oil burned vs miles driven qualifies as a problem according to Audi?

Techm8n

Anything more than 1/2 quart in 600 miles. After the fix, they measured my burn rate at .07 quarts at 750 miles. Much better now.

JohnBoyToo

The wife's Q had the low oil warning come on today 5K miles after an oil change....

Sent dealer an email to schedule a loaner and an oil test....

it's been 20 years since I had an OLD car that I had to watch the oil on...
much less a new car

Techm8n

1 quart at 5000 miles is actually good. But the test is free so have them do it anyway.

JohnBoyToo

And do you know how sad that statement is ?!?

But, I think you are correct

phibe1

One has to remember most turbocharged vehicles will burn oil!

My previous vehicle was a modified Subaru STi that burned a quart every 3k miles and this was expected...

My Q5 is a 2013 with 1800 miles and oil level is reading half between max and min...it seems I am right on track for 1qt every 5k miles.

JohnBoyToo

That's news to me

If I'm counting right, this is my 6th or 7th turboed vehicle...
granted all but 3 of them were turbo diesel pickups/suvs,
but never had to add oil even with 7 to 10k oil change intervals...

And we were actually thinking of going to look into a trade in for the 3.0T,
but just making me have second thoughts about another Audi ....

AMCBimmer

I am glad the oil consumption test is working out for some of you. I am interested to see if anyone needs to get pistons.