Examining The Causes Of High Oil Consumption In Audi Engines

Landmark Motors Inc

High oil usage signifies that your car engine has a flaw. There are many different things that can contribute to such a problem. So, never take it for granted… find out what exactly is wrong with your car and proceed accordingly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfHdktvUFM4

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00:00Examining the Causes of High Oil Consumption in Audi Engines

00:04Is your Audi consuming oil at an abnormal rate?

00:08The cause could be a manufacturing defect if you own one of the following models.

00:13Audi A4, Audi A5 and Audi Q5, ones with 2.0 and 1.8 TFSI engines.

00:21Otherwise you are dealing with one of the following problems.

00:25Audi's High Oil Usage Possible Explanations

00:28Number 1. Damage Piston Rings

00:30Piston Rings Essentially

00:32Prevent the escape of combustion gases from the cylinder, and

00:36Scrape excess oil from the cylinder wall.

00:39Oil usage by the engine will skyrocket if one of these rings gets damaged.

00:43Number 2. Damage Seals or Gaskets

00:46Seals and gaskets play an important role in holding the various engine parts together.

00:51Damaged seals or gaskets can contribute to excessive oil use in your Audi.

00:55Number 3. High Oil Pressure

00:58This is another factor that may contribute to the high oil consumption in Audi cars.

01:03There are a few reasons why your oil pressure may exceed the permissible limit.

01:07Blocked oil passages, issues with the oil pressure sensor, clogged oil filter etc.

01:13Number 4. Low Quality Oil

01:16Never use the wrong type of oil in your Audi engine.

01:19It may damage the engine beyond repair. And yes, can contribute to high oil usage.

01:25Is your Audi's oil usage exceeds 0.5 liters per 1,000 kilometers or 620 miles?

01:31Well, the cause could be one of the above mentioned things.

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