What to Do if Audi A4 Burns Engine Oil?
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Audi A4's standard for engine oil consumption is that burning less than 0.5L of oil per 1000KM is considered normal. If the wear is severe, the engine may need to be replaced. Although solving the problem of burning oil is quite complicated, certain preventive measures can be taken in the early stages. Here are some relevant tips: 1. Use high-quality engine oil: Engine oil is highly susceptible to corrosion and aging under prolonged high temperatures, causing the oil film to thin and making it easier to enter the combustion chamber and participate in combustion. Therefore, using high-quality engine oil can significantly delay this phenomenon. 2. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the fuel system: The combustion of fuel inevitably produces carbon deposits, which are the root cause of some car failures, such as aging of valve oil seals and increased piston cylinder wall gaps. These issues are directly or indirectly related to carbon deposits. Therefore, maintaining the cleanliness of the fuel system is very helpful in preventing oil burning, which can be achieved with the help of high-quality fuel additives. 3. External assistance: The cleanliness of the fuel system and the anti-aging properties of the engine oil are key factors in preventing oil burning. Considering the current fuel quality in the domestic market, it is necessary to rely on high-quality engine oil and fuel additives to achieve this, which is also the key to solving the problem of oil burning without disassembly and repair.
My own Audi A4 also had oil burning issues before, which was quite annoying. I had to frequently check the dipstick and add half a liter every now and then, otherwise the warning light would come on. Oil burning is usually caused by worn piston rings or aging valve stem seals leaking oil into the combustion chamber - a common issue with turbocharged cars. I suggest you first monitor the oil consumption, recording it every thousand kilometers when topping up. If it exceeds half a liter, you should take it seriously. Have a professional shop check if the PCV system is clogged or the breather valve is faulty - this can be fixed at relatively low cost. If that doesn't work, replacing the seals or piston rings might be necessary, but that would cost several thousand. Long-term neglect could damage the engine, leading to even more expensive major repairs. After switching to high-quality full synthetic oil and maintaining regular service intervals, my situation improved significantly.
