3.0 tdi 245PS oil consumption

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• Sep 19, 2013

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Hey guys,

I know the TFSI engines have a habit of drinking oil but I thought that the diesels were fairly solid? 9000 miles and saying I have to add oil, I've never had to add oil to a diesel before and just thought it a bit odd...

Does this sound reasonable? If so what oil is advised (I'd check the handbook but it's a couple hundred miles away...).

Thanks in advance!

Dan

 

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• Sep 19, 2013

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i never mix oil
so id either look in service book see whats been used and use the same
or oil change to be sure

 

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• Sep 19, 2013

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Cool, cheers...

Does having to too up after that mileage sound reasonable though?

 

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• Sep 19, 2013

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yeah thats not bad at all
some need a ltr after 1k miles
its the luck of the draw with audi some use loads some use non
or some use a little

 

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• Sep 19, 2013

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Ah ok, I thought it was only the 2.0 TFSI engines that had an oil consumption issue.

Cheers for that!

 

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• Sep 20, 2013

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I have just added 1/2 a litre to my 3.0 tdi after 6000 miles. All engines use a bit when they are new so I am happy with that.

 

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• Sep 20, 2013

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Hi Dan,

Just passed 7,000 with mine and it needed a small top-up so it's pretty normal I think.

Regarding the type of oil, you want Castrol Edge 5W 30

 

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• Sep 21, 2013

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Never add any oil between services. Never heard any issues with the 3 ltr tdi with regard excessive oil usage.

 

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• Sep 22, 2013

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Thanks for the replies guys.

I've added a litre so I'll see how long it lasts. I can understand using a bit while the rings are bedding in and stuff, just never actually had to do it before so wanted to check. If it drinks that oil in less than a thousand miles then I'll have more of a raised eyebrow... Haha.