Audi Q7 2017 Oil Consumption. Any one else with this issue with this model and year?
04-25-2024, 04:57 AM
#751
AudiWorld Member
I purchased my 2017 Audi Q7 in August 2016. The vehicle is advertised as requiring servicing and oil change every 10,000 miles. Unfortunately, my vehicle has never made it to a 10,000 mile interval without the yellow oil indicator light come on. When I asked the Audi service agent , he states that the car does not typically make it to a 10,000 mile interval because of the large engine. Over the past 5 years the interval to add one quart of oil has been less and less. It has gone from ~9500, 7500, 3000 intervals. On July 22, 2021 I took my car in for the 80,000 mile service. The actual mileage on the odometer was 80,304. The car service was complete and returned. On August 16, 2021, my yellow oil indicator light came on at 81,588 miles. I called the my local Audi Service and was advised to come in for an oil consumption test. I also notified the National Audi Customer Service line to voice my concern for my car. I inquired if oil consumption is a known issue in the Audi Q7 2017. There was not a clear admission of this concern in their vehicles but it made me concern that this could be an issue because of historical issues with Audi's early consumption of oil. I am concerned because this vehicle has the oil indicator light come on in shorter intervals which make me concerned about the longevity and reliability of the engine.
05-04-2024, 12:40 PM
#752
Updating the log again (new data in red).
. Hopefully that wasn't too bad. I'll be driving to/from Buffalo again next week and the week after as we work on finalizing the move. I'll be towing the boat up on the second trip. Then possibly towing the Silverado up on the 3rd trip, not sure on that just yet. Either way, look for some more fast updates as I'm going to be around 1,200mi/wk for the next month or so.
- 97,118mi - Changed and full - 2023-09-25
- 99,616mi - added 1qt, light on - 2,498mi since last fill - 2023-10-17
- 102,594mi - added 1qt, light on - 2,978mi since last fill - 2023-11-18
- 103,604mi - added 1qt, light on - 1,010mi since last fill - 2023-12-07
- 104,454mi - added 1qt, light on - 850mi since last fill - 7,336 since last change - 2023-12-24
- 105,105mi - added 1qt, light on - 651mi since last fill - 7,987 since last change - 2024-01-03
- 8,022mi on change
- 105,140mi - Changed oil. 5W-40 Liqui-Moly, Fresh Filter - 2024-01-13
- 107,534mi - added 1qt, light on - 2,394mi since last fill - 2,394 since last change - 2024-02-04
- 108,928mi - Added 1qt, light on - 1,394mi since last fill - 3,788 since last change - 2024-02-25 (Castrol GTX "Euro" 5W-40 oil from AutoZone)
- 5,422mi on change
- 110,562mi - Changed oil, 5W-40 Castrol GTX "Euro" 5W-40, fresh filter - 1,634 since last fill - 5,422 since last change - 2024-03-09 (Light came on as I was pulling into the parts store)
- 112,461mi - Added 1qt, light on - 1,899mi since last fill - 1,899 since last change - 2024-03-18 (Castrol GTX "Euro" 5W-40 oil from AutoZone)
- 113,492mi - Added 1qt, light on - 1,031mi since last fill - 2,930 since last change - 2024-04-02 (Castrol GTX "Euro" 5W-40 oil from AutoZone)
- 115,035mi - Added 1qt, light on - 1,543mi since last fill - 4,473 since last change - 2024-04-19 (Castrol GTX "Euro" 5W-40 oil from Napa) - Light wasn't on, but gauge was showing VERY low. Driving 550mi home to IN this afternoon, so filled ahead of the light.
- 5,337mi on change
- 115,899mi - Changed oil, 5W-40 Liqui-Moly, fresh filter - 864 since last fill - 5,337 since last change - 2024-05-02 (Light came on about 30mi prior to change)
. Hopefully that wasn't too bad. I'll be driving to/from Buffalo again next week and the week after as we work on finalizing the move. I'll be towing the boat up on the second trip. Then possibly towing the Silverado up on the 3rd trip, not sure on that just yet. Either way, look for some more fast updates as I'm going to be around 1,200mi/wk for the next month or so.
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05-04-2024, 07:38 PM
#753
AudiWorld Member
Someone should try Penzoil Platinum Euro 5w-40. I have been using this for the last 10,000 kms with no oil burn. Either that or the oil level sensor is broken. I'm doing an oil change tomorrow with the same oil. Liqui moly and Motul burned oil for me in the past with about 1/2 quart every 4-5k kms. I'm going to add a dip stick as well.
05-05-2024, 02:31 AM
#754
Someone should try Penzoil Platinum Euro 5w-40. I have been using this for the last 10,000 kms with no oil burn. Either that or the oil level sensor is broken. I'm doing an oil change tomorrow with the same oil. Liqui moly and Motul burned oil for me in the past with about 1/2 quart every 4-5k kms. I'm going to add a dip stick as well.
05-05-2024, 03:04 AM
#755
AudiWorld Member
Someone should try Penzoil Platinum Euro 5w-40. I have been using this for the last 10,000 kms with no oil burn. Either that or the oil level sensor is broken. I'm doing an oil change tomorrow with the same oil. Liqui moly and Motul burned oil for me in the past with about 1/2 quart every 4-5k kms. I'm going to add a dip stick as well.
05-05-2024, 03:28 PM
#756
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2kwik4u (05-07-2024)
05-06-2024, 07:51 PM
#757
AudiWorld Junior Member
05-06-2024, 11:38 PM
#758
05-07-2024, 03:31 AM
#759
*edit*
Looks like I replied in that other thread. Whoops.
Last edited by 2kwik4u; 05-07-2024 at 05:25 AM.
05-07-2024, 05:00 AM
#760
AudiWorld Super User
there is a dipstick I have used in the past which was spot on. it is the same one the dealers use when servicing the vehicle. I am looking for a link or part number but I bought it a long time ago and don't have the car any longer either...