car is burning alot of oil and im noticing blue smoke on startup...
01-28-2008, 04:41 AM
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car is burning alot of oil and im noticing blue smoke on startup...
i have an extended warranty and a appointment scheduled for this coming friday. i brought the car used and now i am starting to believe the car may have been beaten on by the previous owner. ive owned the car for a lil over a yr and have clocked less than 10k miles. how should i proceed with the stealership? im thinking of having them run a compression test. any advice would be appreciated.
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01-28-2008, 05:37 AM
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Compression test is a start. Look at the spark plugs, they'll tell you a tale too. Tailpipes...
what kind of residue/deposits you getting?
01-28-2008, 06:10 AM
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i recently changed the spark plugs when i was at 40k miles
about 4 to 5 months ago. the right side was considerably worse than the left. i am also getting a good amount of black deposit/residue on both tailpipes, very soot like. im going through about 2 liters of oil every 1k miles
01-28-2008, 07:06 AM
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2L/1K miles!?! This is not good. To Audi, the sooner the better.
01-28-2008, 07:11 AM
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Blue smoke = oil.
A puff of it on startup usually indicates bad valve seals. The rings could also be starting to go, so a compression test is a good idea. Have them do a leakdown test, too.
01-28-2008, 07:13 AM
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im bringing it in friday it was the closest date they could provide me with a loaner
im also working on acquiring the service history on the car to see if there was anything major done to the car repair wise from the previous owner.
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01-28-2008, 07:28 AM
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Well, since those aren't really normal wear items, they should be covered.
Depending on what your extended warranty covers. But, knowing Audi, they probably won't make it easy for you.
01-28-2008, 07:36 AM
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Agree.