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Old Aug 12, 2001 | 10:42 PM
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After 7 months and 2000 miles I thought I better check the oil. After reading scores of oil consumption posts I expected to be down a bit, but the stick reads full. I had to make a 650-mile trip home when I picked up my car, and did it in a relatively straight shot (10.5 hours) despite warnings from several forum members. I tried to behave ( :blueangel: ) on the way home, and I did vary speeds and get off the highway on occassion, but I may have gone over 55 mph once or twice ( :lol:). Could my "improper" break-in :bb be the cause my abnormal oil usage? :confused:
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Old Aug 12, 2001 | 10:46 PM
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If the stick reads full after 2000 miles, why do you feel you have abnormal oil usage?
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Old Aug 12, 2001 | 10:54 PM
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Because eveyone else seems to be down at least a quart by then. It was an attempt at humor.
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Old Aug 13, 2001 | 10:20 PM
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The oil consumption is an issue with the six speeds. I see from your sig that you have the A4.
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Old Aug 13, 2001 | 10:39 PM
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should have known you would make it a minority issue
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