Oil Consumption - Checking

Group: 17

Number: 94-01

Date: Aug. 1, 1994

Subject:
Oil Consumption, Checking

Model(s):
All with Engine Code AAH All m.y.

Condition

Customer complaint of oil consumption.

Service

In cases of customer complaints of oil consumption, performing the following checking procedure.

Also see Technical Bulletin 94-02, Repair Group 17 for an explanation of oil consumption.

Oil level, checking

Checking requirements

^ No engine oil leaks from any point for any reason, correct first before checking level

^ Oil temperature must be 80°C (176°F) minimum, (radiator cooling fan must come on at least once)

- Park the vehicle on a level surface and let sit for 5 minutes (minimum).

- Check the oil level.

Engine Oil Dip Stick:

- Top up oil (if necessary) to the Max. mark but do not exceed.

^ Oil quantity between Min. and Max. mark on the dipstick: 0.7 liters (0.78 quarts)

- Have customer drive vehicle for 600 miles, then return to Dealer and have oil level checked again.

- Top up as necessary and note the quantity required to top up.

- Report this quantity to the Audi Dealer Technician Helping/DSOM for a decision on what action to take to remedy the problem.

Caution!
Do NOT overfill. Excess oil drawn into the crankcase breather could eventually reach and possibly destroy the Three-way catalytic converter.