Does the 2021 Audi Q3 Burn Engine Oil?
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The 2021 Audi Q3 burns engine oil. Functions of engine oil: 1. Lubrication: There is rapid relative sliding between the piston and cylinder, as well as between the main shaft and bearing shells. To prevent excessive wear of parts, an oil film needs to be established between the two sliding surfaces. A sufficiently thick oil film separates the surfaces of the relatively sliding parts, thereby reducing wear. 2. Cooling: Engine oil can carry heat back to the oil tank and then dissipate it into the air, helping the radiator cool the engine. 3. Cleaning: Engine oil can carry carbon deposits, sludge, and worn metal particles from engine parts back to the oil tank through circulation. The flow of the lubricating oil washes away dirt generated on the working surfaces of the parts. 4. Sealing and leak prevention: Engine oil can form a sealing ring between the piston rings and the piston, reducing gas leakage and preventing external contaminants from entering.
As an owner of the 2021 Audi Q3, I feel that oil consumption is basically not a concern with this model. After driving over 10,000 kilometers, mainly commuting in the city with occasional highway trips on weekends, checking the dipstick shows minimal oil level drop. Earlier Audi models did have oil consumption issues, such as the imperfect design of older turbocharged engines, but the 2021 model has been optimized, resulting in significantly fewer complaints. I recommend that new owners develop the habit of checking the dipstick every 2,000 kilometers or once a month. The oil level might slightly drop after highway driving, and simply topping it up is sufficient. Avoid rapid acceleration or hard throttle inputs, as this helps reduce consumption. During regular maintenance, using the manufacturer-recommended 5W-40 full synthetic oil is crucial. Personally, I haven’t experienced any oil consumption issues and feel quite reassured.
