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What is "normal" oil usage?

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Old 02-26-2009, 04:39 PM
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Default perhaps not, but that is what AoA uses

it is what it is...
Old 02-26-2009, 05:14 PM
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That's far from normal. How does the oil cooler look? Try a Hi-Mi oil for minor leaks.
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Default But this entire list is about ego's and things Audi doesnt know

I will rely on good old experience, these engines are not significantly different thn others?
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Default I think all auto manufacturers use 1qt/1k miles as their guideline.

Keeps them from having to do oil usage related warranty work.

I went down this path with my SC2.
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