There we go. Getting personal, no need for that. What I've shown is a willingness to learn, take criticism, admit when I was wrong. Am I running a polling organization??? Not at all, don't know what made you say that.“My point is, the hypocrisy is one of the biggest detractors of new members. It makes new members question the legitimacy of respected members on here as well as the entire site, which I hold in regard as one of the best sites for info like this.”
Are you running a polling organization? Are you chatting with new members who left because respected members are hypocrites?
You may be the top tech and tribologist in the country.
So far you havn‘t shown it.
Is that a same guy who co-authored book called Synthetic lubricants and high performance functional fluids? I read somewhere that 3rd edition of this book is at works. BTW, very good book. He also worked at Infineum for some time I believe or was he only a consultant?Dr. Rudnick's modifications aren't going to make it perform worse.
Yeah, I have a whole thread on him:Is that a same guy who co-authored book called Synthetic lubricants and high performance functional fluids? I read somewhere that 3rd edition of this book is at works. BTW, very good book. He also worked at Infineum for some time I believe or was he only a consultant?
MolaKule said:I would say Les is the "Godfather" of lubricant knowledge and formulating as evidenced by his many papers and the editing of so many textbooks on oils and lubrication.
OK, thank you for clearing that up. And you are quite welcome.Yes sir, absolutely. Hence why I didn't mention any company. Just a blanket statement. Tbh, I was going to put in my comments (not x company) , but didn't want to ommit anyone else, didn't want to fanboy it up.
You have to admit to one company being transparent with their stocks, additives, etc, and having an almost open door policy with members and this site gives them that trust you alluded to in your post. Trust that goes beyond approvals, if we dare. It's brilliant for marketing, it builds trust, makes a heck of a product, and it's 'MURICAN makes it great.
Other companies do not, that does not mean their product isn't sufficient enough, hence approvals. While approvals can be met by 2 products, one can meet it, the other can also meet it but be a better oil.
If I know this, I am sure you do as well. Now, don't take the last comment out of context as I would not wish to pit my oil knowledge against yours, it would not be a fair fight for me.
Approvals are needed, they set a standard. But if you are going t9 recommend anything but, you need to back it up with facts pointing that user to concrete information about anything you are recommending. Saying just use "search" is n9t an option in this day as f9rmulations change, especially in this market. Anything less makes people look like hypocrites causing members, especially new ones to l9se credibility, as well as this site.
As I said, either preach a standard, if y9u do then turn around and deviate from that standard, better have a great reas9n not to. You did, hats off and thank you for the conversation/education.
Thanks Edy. Still working on it. Hoping to get it into an Audi shop to run a compression test, look at PCV valve etc.OP, let us know what happened to oil consumption.
Thanks Vermess. The tail pipe seems to be extremely clean. I am really a rookie with all this and trying to get up to speed. But I don't seem to see any white or blue smoke.@johndw28
At that rate, do you see smoke out the tailpipe?? That's a considerable amount of oil to be burning.
I know it's hard to see under it with all the underbody cladding, but are you absolutely sure you're not leaking any oil??
Even though I've fixed the oil drinking issue on numerous 3.0t engines by changing the aos, I really would hate to be wrong and the fix not work for you and cause more expensive damage like bad cats.
Did you talk to the dealer and check your local buying laws??? Depending on your location and price you paid, the dealer might be obligated to fix it or take it back.
Bright light at the end of this, when it's fixed, that car will be amazing to drive.
The 5-40 new generation has the dye that you can see. It pours out green.Thanks Vermess. The tail pipe seems to be extremely clean. I am really a rookie with all this and trying to get up to speed. But I don't seem to see any white or blue smoke.
I'm waiting on a UV flashlight as someone said the Liqui Moly has dye in it. I know it's best for an experienced mechanic to look at it but before they take another look would I possibly see much popping the hood and shining UV light in there?
Thanks. I'm looking into that now.The 5-40 new generation has the dye that you can see. It pours out green.
And yes, you will be able to see the dye.
As I said. Check local laws before paying anymore money to anyone. Dealer might be obligated to fix it.
No. Best thing to do is get under it, then follow the trail upwards, if there is one.View attachment 115724
Would this be considered normal or something more meaningful? Thanks in advance
Valve stems or piston rings at 76k on a 3.0t??? Never seen it before .@johndw28
Idle car for 5-10 minutes. Let someone press gas pedal and see whether you have any whitish smoke. Those would be valve stems.
At 1/4 at 125 miles that is huge amount of oil. I am leaning toward some leak or valve stems or piston rings.
I would contact seller tomorrow and inform them. Also, send them an email with description so you have record that you informed them about problem.
If you have leak of that magnitude, it has to show at floor somewhere.
Anything can happen to any engine.Valve stems or piston rings at 76k on a 3.0t??? Never seen it before .
76k is prime mileage for a aos to fail.
I still say the op contacts the dealer. That aos replace is such a easy job, they might do it themselves even if not required to keep a customer happy.
Wow. Talk about a passive aggressive tone.... It seems their reach is quite long as to stays on this site or who goes. Quite a bit further than facts.
Thank you.