RS4ever

I just passed 1300 miles and after reading the forum, I thought I should check my oil level....almost completely empty!!!!

I went to Valley Motors, and I must admit they were fantastic. They filled me up at no cost, washed the car, and after about 6 or 7 gawkers finished asking questions, I was off and much happier. The head service guy says that oil consumption should slow down after a few thousand miles.

daveak05

there's a condition present which is allowing oil consumption and it's not likely to go away with time. That's an old Audi-Vw line of bull from VW models on up that have experienced excessive oil loss.

firewired

It did slow down for my M3.

larrycr

Must be that Audi breakin procedure.

:-)

(Or I'm lying/lieing)

RSIV

I was three quarts low before the oil light came on in m S4 which had around 9K miles...It had been in a few times for service prior to the 5k so I never knew it was using oil that quick I added 4 more quarts before I traded in with 17K miles-Service rep suggested keeping a spare quart in the trunk, $6/qt Didn't mind paying for that spare...At least I got all of my tires for free.

DrCondor

consumption beyond the first 15K. Also, just back from Maine trip of 1250 miles, and did 22 mpg. (I drive at night to avoid traffic, and during ABS (Active Bambi Search), I tend to stay under 80, which helps with teh mileage.) Break in on both S4's was conservative, BTW, but did vary gears and did do compression braking, and always warm the beast up for a few minutes until it kicks down.

dan993

1500 miles just added 1 qt. Waited till it was full qt. low

ny bruin

2nd: Just checked 1 Quart down @ 1500 miles.

absoluteis

How did you break it in? I assume you followed the Audi owners manual = oil consumption

DrGP

Please don't get me started. But if you are using Audi's break in technique, IMHO, you are at risk for oil consumption issues.