RE:

[Jason A Whyte <Jason.Whyte@dreco.com>]

I don't think the 2.8 V6 "normally" consumes oil -- regardless of the
engine oil type.  I've owned two such engines, the current one is in my
'93 90CS.  I've driven at least 30K on each of my 2.8 V6's, using
regular oil and synthetic oil, and neither has consumed oil at a rate of
1 quart every 1000 miles.  Sounds suspicious to me...

Due to my recent experiences at one local Audi service department, I'd
get a second opinion.  Forget the "Audi Factory Trained/Certified
Technicians" and find yourself an Audi qualified/experienced mechanic.

Jason
'93 90CS
'91 90 20V Q
'87 CGT
'83 CGT

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> From: 	Gatlan Dan D[SMTP:GatlanDanD@Dubuque.deere.com]
> Sent: 	Wednesday, January 13, 1999 1:15 PM
> To: 	'quattro@coimbra.ans.net'
> Subject: 	RE: 
> 
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> 
> > Hi, everybody
> > I'm the owner of an 95 Audi A6 with 47000 miles on it. The car was
> > purchased in October and after purchasing the car I've switched the
> oil to
> > synthetic, Mobil 1 10/30. I was using synthetic Castrol 5/50 for
> years on
> > 3 previous Audi, one Vovo 940 turbo and 2 Volvo 850 turbo with very
> good
> > results and NO oil consumption. After driving this A6 for a couple
> of
> > weeks I realized  is taking oil, one quart every 1000 miles or so.
> I've
> > contacted the Audi Customer Service and I brought the car twice to
> an Audi
> > dealership for checking. There are absolutely no leaks or smoke
> behind and
> > the engine is running so smooth you can barely hear it. I was
> assured this
> > is normal for this 2,8 ,  6 cylinder engine. Since the oil changes
> needs
> > to be made at 7000 miles interval that means a lot of oil to add.
> Now is
> > this a problem with this kind of car or I'm the lucky one which
> bought a
> > lemon? The history of the car was checked and it doesn't seems to be
> > involved in major repairs ( cv boots changed ) Could somebody clear
> my
> > mind if this is common if not does anybody have an advice. I drove
> the
> > other 3 Audi I use to have well over 130.000 miles without touching
> those
> > 5 cylinder engines, are the new ones worse ?
> > Thanks,
> > Dan 
> > 
> > 
> > 
>