PSA: Audi Oil Consumption Standard
10-22-2007, 09:03 AM
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PSA: Audi Oil Consumption Standard
Since oil consumption is always an issue which comes up on here from time to time, I noticed a TSB out which discusses the issue. It seems that the official standard is .5 L/ 1 Km or .5 Qt/ 600 miles.
Technical Service Bulletin
Oil consumption measurement
17 07 14 2003721/2 Oct. 19, 2007. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 94-02 dated
August 1, 1994 to change applicable models and update content and warranty allowances.
Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All 2000 - 2008 All Not Applicable
Condition
Customer states oil consumption is higher than the Audi oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600
miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km.
Technical Background
In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion
engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change
significantly over the life of the engine. Typically engines with specified break-in periods consume more oil during
the break-in period, and the oil consumption will stabilize after the break-in period. Refer to the Owners Manual
for specific break-in procedures.
Under normal conditions, the rate of oil consumption depends on the quality and viscosity of the oil, the RPM at
which the engine is operated, the ambient temperature and road conditions. Further factors are the amount of oil
dilution from water condensation or fuel residue and the oxidation level of the oil.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
If the customer complains that their engine is apparently consuming oil in excess of the Audi oil consumption
standard, the oil consumption test must be performed using the test plan in the VAS5051 tester, before any repair
is carried out.
If the vehicle is within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, authorization must be obtained from the Audi
Technical Assistance Center (TACS), before the start of part # 1 of the test.
1. GFF- Function/Component Selection: Powertrain >> Engine >> Engine lubrication >> Partial systems >> Oil
consumption measurements.
2. Follow VAS5051 test protocol exactly, and document all information on oil measurement sheets.
3. Archive the VAS5051 diagnostic log and oil measurement test sheets in the vehicle service file.
4. When the customer returns the vehicle to the dealership after a minimum of 630 miles, complete part # 2 of
the oil consumption test. The results and diagnostic log must be sent to the Audi Technical Assistance Center
(TACS) before any repairs are performed.
Technical Service Bulletin
Page 2 of 3
© 2007 Audi of America, Inc.
All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of
America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written
permission of the publisher.
5. Advise the customer that if the low oil level warning light comes on before the 630 mile test is finished, the
vehicle must be taken directly to the Dealership for part # 2 of the oil consumption test, regardless of the miles
accumulated. The customer should not add any oil.
Note: GFF oil consumption test can also be used for older engines not listed in the GFF test plan, since the test
and procedure is identical for all engines. Please use any current engine code.
Warranty
If the result of the test is that the oil consumption is within the permissible tolerance, another oil consumption test
on the same engine will not covered under Warranty within the next 25k miles.
Technical Service Bulletin
Oil consumption measurement
17 07 14 2003721/2 Oct. 19, 2007. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 94-02 dated
August 1, 1994 to change applicable models and update content and warranty allowances.
Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All 2000 - 2008 All Not Applicable
Condition
Customer states oil consumption is higher than the Audi oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600
miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km.
Technical Background
In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion
engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change
significantly over the life of the engine. Typically engines with specified break-in periods consume more oil during
the break-in period, and the oil consumption will stabilize after the break-in period. Refer to the Owners Manual
for specific break-in procedures.
Under normal conditions, the rate of oil consumption depends on the quality and viscosity of the oil, the RPM at
which the engine is operated, the ambient temperature and road conditions. Further factors are the amount of oil
dilution from water condensation or fuel residue and the oxidation level of the oil.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
If the customer complains that their engine is apparently consuming oil in excess of the Audi oil consumption
standard, the oil consumption test must be performed using the test plan in the VAS5051 tester, before any repair
is carried out.
If the vehicle is within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, authorization must be obtained from the Audi
Technical Assistance Center (TACS), before the start of part # 1 of the test.
1. GFF- Function/Component Selection: Powertrain >> Engine >> Engine lubrication >> Partial systems >> Oil
consumption measurements.
2. Follow VAS5051 test protocol exactly, and document all information on oil measurement sheets.
3. Archive the VAS5051 diagnostic log and oil measurement test sheets in the vehicle service file.
4. When the customer returns the vehicle to the dealership after a minimum of 630 miles, complete part # 2 of
the oil consumption test. The results and diagnostic log must be sent to the Audi Technical Assistance Center
(TACS) before any repairs are performed.
Technical Service Bulletin
Page 2 of 3
© 2007 Audi of America, Inc.
All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of
America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written
permission of the publisher.
5. Advise the customer that if the low oil level warning light comes on before the 630 mile test is finished, the
vehicle must be taken directly to the Dealership for part # 2 of the oil consumption test, regardless of the miles
accumulated. The customer should not add any oil.
Note: GFF oil consumption test can also be used for older engines not listed in the GFF test plan, since the test
and procedure is identical for all engines. Please use any current engine code.
Warranty
If the result of the test is that the oil consumption is within the permissible tolerance, another oil consumption test
on the same engine will not covered under Warranty within the next 25k miles.
10-22-2007, 09:32 AM
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And....
I think we already kinda knew
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10-22-2007, 09:53 AM
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Old news, and it's pretty much an industry standard, not an Audi standard.
Nearly all auto makers will state the same (or similar) allowable oil consumption number. In the US, you'll most often hear 1 qt. / 1000 miles, which is more lenient than the number you quoted.
This is much ado about nothing, IMO.
This is much ado about nothing, IMO.
10-22-2007, 05:32 PM
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I still think its a load of crap
and feel that its def consuming much more then normal, I drove approx. 1100 miles to maine about 2 weeks ago and the light came on twice on the ride home, when I pulled over to check the oil I couldnt even get a reading since the motor was so hot, ive told the dealer about this issue and will prob bring it in again for service... ughh
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