2010 A5- oil low at 5000 miles. Normal?
03-29-2010, 06:45 PM
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2010 A5- oil low at 5000 miles. Normal?
I have a new 2010 A5- when checking oil levels (on the MMI, not with the dipstick), it tells me my oil is very low (although no warning light came on).
Is this normal to be low on oil after only 5000 miles?
I am scheduled for a 5000 mile service in a couple of weeks- Audi just topped off my oil to get me until the service.
Is this normal to be low on oil after only 5000 miles?
I am scheduled for a 5000 mile service in a couple of weeks- Audi just topped off my oil to get me until the service.
03-30-2010, 04:24 AM
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I have a new 2010 A5- when checking oil levels (on the MMI, not with the dipstick), it tells me my oil is very low (although no warning light came on).
Is this normal to be low on oil after only 5000 miles?
I am scheduled for a 5000 mile service in a couple of weeks- Audi just topped off my oil to get me until the service.
Is this normal to be low on oil after only 5000 miles?
I am scheduled for a 5000 mile service in a couple of weeks- Audi just topped off my oil to get me until the service.
03-30-2010, 05:25 AM
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Last week my A5 2.0T did the same thing. It said oil at minimum level but I could keep driving. I had about 4,700 miles on it when it said minimum oil. I always carry a spare quart of oil so I stopped and added a quart.
03-30-2010, 09:24 AM
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This is my fourth Audi turbo - its normal (I'm assuming you're talking about the 2.0 - if its the 3.2 NOT NORMAL)
My buddy just bought a 7 series twin turbo and he was down a quart at 3000 miles.
My buddy just bought a 7 series twin turbo and he was down a quart at 3000 miles.
04-01-2010, 03:49 AM
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Personally I think any new car that needs oil anywhere before
60k miles has a problem. But then again I've never owned a forgeign car until this one, so we will see. I still have my 1st car, a '94 cavalier and it still has never needed an additional drop of oil in 140k
60k miles has a problem. But then again I've never owned a forgeign car until this one, so we will see. I still have my 1st car, a '94 cavalier and it still has never needed an additional drop of oil in 140k
04-01-2010, 06:43 AM
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My car has 1700 on it and I see a drop in the oil level. The indicator says it's okay.
To the Cavalier guy, I've been in Toyotas for the last 30 years. I had one used one that used oil but all the rest were great in that respect. The Audi's usage makes me a little uncomfortable but it sounds like it's normal.
To the Cavalier guy, I've been in Toyotas for the last 30 years. I had one used one that used oil but all the rest were great in that respect. The Audi's usage makes me a little uncomfortable but it sounds like it's normal.
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04-01-2010, 08:11 AM
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My car has 1700 on it and I see a drop in the oil level. The indicator says it's okay.
To the Cavalier guy, I've been in Toyotas for the last 30 years. I had one used one that used oil but all the rest were great in that respect. The Audi's usage makes me a little uncomfortable but it sounds like it's normal.
To the Cavalier guy, I've been in Toyotas for the last 30 years. I had one used one that used oil but all the rest were great in that respect. The Audi's usage makes me a little uncomfortable but it sounds like it's normal.
nothing to worry about.
04-01-2010, 09:25 AM
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Very common for a turbocharged car to burn a little bit of oil, especially during the first few thousand miles. I've had that happen on every turbocharged car I've owned. The only time you have to sweat it is if the car is eating a lot of oil in very short mileage intervals.
Also...directly from the A5's owner's manual - page 273
"Depending on the way the vehicle is driven and the operating conditions, oil consumption can be up to 1/2 quart per 600 miles (0.5 liter per 1000km). Consumption may be higher within the first 3000 miles (5000km)."
Also...directly from the A5's owner's manual - page 273
"Depending on the way the vehicle is driven and the operating conditions, oil consumption can be up to 1/2 quart per 600 miles (0.5 liter per 1000km). Consumption may be higher within the first 3000 miles (5000km)."
04-01-2010, 10:34 AM
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Very common for a turbocharged car to burn a little bit of oil, especially during the first few thousand miles. I've had that happen on every turbocharged car I've owned. The only time you have to sweat it is if the car is eating a lot of oil in very short mileage intervals.
Also...directly from the A5's owner's manual - page 273
"Depending on the way the vehicle is driven and the operating conditions, oil consumption can be up to 1/2 quart per 600 miles (0.5 liter per 1000km). Consumption may be higher within the first 3000 miles (5000km)."
Also...directly from the A5's owner's manual - page 273
"Depending on the way the vehicle is driven and the operating conditions, oil consumption can be up to 1/2 quart per 600 miles (0.5 liter per 1000km). Consumption may be higher within the first 3000 miles (5000km)."