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I can't remember if I called Audi about my current car, or another Dynamik that I nearly bought, but Audi told me that whichever car I enquired about hadn't had any work done with respect to this issue. It doesn't appear to be using an excessive amount of oil right now but I'll give them a call...

Great, thanks for confirming. I just wanted to make sure that I wasn't paying way over the odds so that's good to know for future.

I decided to stop using the main Audi dealer for my servicing, and went to a local specialist indie garage recently, as they had good reviews. I had an inspection service done - oil change, oil filter, and pollen filter. They also changed the brake fluid, and obviously inspected the car. I'm...

I have a Dynamik, currently on 47K. Do you know when the oil consumption issue became apparent, or was it an issue when you bought it?

Thanks a lot for confirming and putting my mind at rest - I really appreciate it.

OK great, thanks for replying. I think the inspection and oil change services are just out of sync right now, as I couldn't get the oil change done in time last year due to COVID restrictions. I guess I'll just wait until June, when it's been a year since the last oil change, and ask them to...

Just to add to this, I had the spark plugs changed two years ago, at the last inspection service. It's only done 14K since then, so I presume I'll just need to get the filters changed. I'm hoping I can just get this done in June, when the car states that the oil needs changing, and without...

Hi. I've read a few posts on the subject, but these Audi servicing plans still confuse me. My car is saying that I need an inspection service now, but an oil change is required in 63 days. Just for reference, my last oil change service was 1st June 2020. Can I wait until the oil change is...

Welcome to the club. I think you join the thread ('club') as soon as you add a comment. Looking forward to seeing your pics.

Hi Nick, How did the oil consumption test go?

Hi Nick, So I got around 410 miles out of a full tank. 3/4 of the distance was motorway driving (70-80mph), and the rest was urban travel. I might have accidentally floored it a couple of times on the motorway, but it wasn't sustained (i.e., short bursts). The fuel consumption is pretty much...

Hi Nick, You would think that buying a dipstick for a car is a piece of cake. Not so for some models of Audi, as I'm sure you've realised. Don't make the same mistake that I made with buying one off eBay, regardless of their fitment details. So I asked at the dealership, and the Audi technician...

Ah, so you may well be OK. As you say though, it doesn't hurt to get it checked out. I'm keeping an eye on my oil level, but it seems OK at the moment. I'll be interested to hear the results of the test, and I'm sure Audi will be amiable, as they like to keep their customers. I think worst-case...

Hi Nick, Sorry for the delay in replying. I've been overseas with work. Good luck with getting Audi to assign you as the new owner. I was told by Audi HQ that the dealer had to do it. On both occasions when I've asked the dealer to do it, they couldn't work out how to do it. Hopefully you have...

No worries at all. I'm not certain you can easily tell if a fix has been done as I think it's internal work. I mean, if it's not using much oil at all then that could indicate its had a fix. Audi should have a record of the work if it's been done by an Audi garage. They're really helpful if you...

I had the same headache when I bought mine. I use Shell Helix HX8 ECT 5w-30 Fully Synthetic, as that's what Audi use in their servicing now, and that's what they recommend. I get it from Opie Oils, as they're generally the cheapest (unless you can get a deal elsewhere). You should be OK with any...

Booked in for tomorrow. Thanks. If I find out there's no gas in it... :)

That might be a good idea to check if they did regas it. This is the same company, but a different branch, that tried to quote me 600 for a water pump on my BMW when it broke down, just for the part. After telling them I can get it online for 300, my bill magically reduced by... 300. They have a...

Thanks for this information. Based on your sound advice, I'll definitely be avoiding eBay for parts that have revisions, and go through the official channels instead. You live and learn, and these forums are a godsend for newbies like myself :)

Ah sorry. You did mention about avoiding third-party sellers on eBay. None of the other parts I looked at have the part number printed on the part, but the one I linked to does (pic below), so I presumed it was a genuine part. Lesson learned - no more mention of buying from eBay. I do my...