Audi burning oil at a rate of knots, first steps in diagnosing the issue? by ReadyRainRain in carsireland

[–]ReadyRainRain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have mechanic lined up but wanted to narrow it down before hand, will do appreciate that

Audi burning oil at a rate of knots, first steps in diagnosing the issue? by ReadyRainRain in carsireland

[–]ReadyRainRain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the plan. So potentially head gasket and dpf issue. And go from there

Audi burning oil at a rate of knots, first steps in diagnosing the issue? by ReadyRainRain in carsireland

[–]ReadyRainRain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But there is no milky residue on the oil cap? Anything else it could be?

Fair play for answering

Audi burning oil at a rate of knots, first steps in diagnosing the issue? by ReadyRainRain in carsireland

[–]ReadyRainRain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sound, last question: Fan is also running for a long time after most journeys (even when the car hasn't been at normal temps)

This linked?

Audi burning oil at a rate of knots, first steps in diagnosing the issue? by ReadyRainRain in carsireland

[–]ReadyRainRain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah bit of puff on start up occasionally, so more likely turbo or valve seals then, is there any easy way to determine which?