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Old 01-27-2012 | 09:03 AM
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Default Pistons/Rings Replaced = Still Burning Oil Help

I was burning about .98L/1000km. Did oil consumption test and failed. Changed the pistons and rings.
It is still burning oil. Told me to try a few thousand kms for the rings to sit properly. 5000km later. It is burning about .85L/1000km, that wasn't the problems.

Audi topped it off 650kms ago and now it is at 50%. They refuse to do another oil consumption test. I have to pay for it on my own...

What can i do?
Old 02-19-2012 | 07:22 AM
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What was the before and after repair compression results?
Old 02-19-2012 | 08:50 AM
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They never have me those results.
Old 02-19-2012 | 09:43 AM
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They never have me those results.
You should have asked and made sure it was done and done properly.
Old 02-19-2012 | 09:46 AM
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I have asked but they told me that the numbers won't mean anything because the rings need time to sit properly.

At this moment what can I do?
every 1000km i am going back to the dealership and having them top it off to see how many ml it's using.
the last one was a little of 500ml. But it's very cold and I'm driving it slow. I know in summer it will get worse as everything warms up.
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Originally Posted by tilhasbb
I have asked but they told me that the numbers won't mean anything because the rings need time to sit properly.

At this moment what can I do?
every 1000km i am going back to the dealership and having them top it off to see how many ml it's using.
the last one was a little of 500ml. But it's very cold and I'm driving it slow. I know in summer it will get worse as everything warms up.
I still would have wanted to compare just in case its a problem cylinder. How were the plugs?

So the dealership did the work? Just keep doing what they say.

Do you drive this vehicle hard usually? What kind of oil are you using?
Old 02-19-2012 | 09:53 AM
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I've always gone to the dealership. I have Audi care. So they use the Castrol Synthetic.
Plug I never checked.
I try to baby the car as it is very hungry on gas, but on weekends I drive a little spirited.
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I've always gone to the dealership. I have Audi care. So they use the Castrol Synthetic.
Plug I never checked.
I try to baby the car as it is very hungry on gas, but on weekends I drive a little spirited.
Ok, if they're taking care of you then hopefully they know what they are doing.

You never said the year and kms on the car when it was repaired.
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2009 Audi A4, had 58000km when repaired and now it is at 63000km
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Default Re: Pistons/Rings Replaced = Still Burning Oil Help

Keep track of the oil / milage required by the car since the repair. Follow what the dealership wants you to do and document all communication with the dealer. Your next step is to go to the regional zone manager for help. If needed work your way up the food chain. Documentation will help your cause should you decide to litigate.


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