Technical Service Bulletin
17 Oil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA)
17 12 32 2018550/13 2018550/13. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 12 – 31 dated
August 30, 2012 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)

Year

TT

2000 – 2013

A3

2006 – 2013

A4

2000 – 2013

A5/S5

2008 –2009
and 2013

A6

2000 – 2008
and 2013

A6/S4/S5

VIN Range

Vehicle-Specific Equipment

All

Not Applicable

2000 – 2009
2013

A8

2000 – 2013

Audi Q5

2009 – 2013

Audi Q7

2007 – 2010
and 2013

Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision

Date

Purpose

13

-

Revised header data

12

8/30/2012

Revised header data (Removed vehicles with 3.0 T engines)

11

11/3/2011

Revised header data (Removed B8 vehicles with 2.0 TFSI engine
code CAEB)
Revised Service
Revised Warranty (Added note)

10

1/14/2011

Revised Warranty (Mandatory Web Based Training)
Revised Warranty (Claim allowance)
Revised Tools (Digital scale)

Based on customer complaint, follow the procedure below:
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Technical Background
In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines
consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change
significantly over the life of the engine. Typically engines with specified break-in periods consume more oil during
the break-in period, and the oil consumption will stabilize after the break-in period. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for
specific break-in procedures.
Under normal conditions, the rate of oil consumption depends on the quality and viscosity of the oil, the RPM at
which the engine is operated, the ambient temperature and road conditions. Additional factors are the amount of
oil dilution from water condensation or fuel residue and the oxidation level of the oil.

Production Solution
Not applicable.

Service
1. Prior to the start of the test, certification of Web Based Training - 920104 Oil Consumption Testing is a
mandatory requirement for the Shop foremen and all technicians at every dealership, per Warranty Policy and
Procedure Bulletin AWA-11-01.
2. If the vehicle is within Warranty(ies), you must obtain authorization from the Audi Technical Assistance Center
before proceeding to Part 1 of the test.
3. When creating a TAC ticket, in the field Concern Type, select Oil Consumption Repair Authorization, as shown
below.

Oil Consumption Test, Part 1
1. Perform the test plan in the VAS5051 tester before making any repairs.
2. Select: Function/Component Selection: Powertrain >> Engine >> Engine lubrication >> Partial systems >> Oil
consumption measurements.
3. Follow VAS5051 test protocol exactly and document all information on oil measurement sheets.

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4. Archive the VAS5051 diagnostic log and oil measurement test sheets in the vehicle service file.
5. Advise the customer that if the low oil level warning light comes on before the 630 mile (1,000 km) test is
finished; the vehicle must be taken to the dealership for Part 2 of the Oil Consumption Test, regardless of the
miles accumulated. The customer should not add any oil.
Oil Consumption Test, Part 2
1. When the customer returns the vehicle to the dealership, perform Part 2 of the Oil Consumption Test.
2. Contact Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC) with all test results.
3. You must attach both the GFF log and the oil measurement test sheet to the TAC ticket prior to contacting a
TAC consultant.
The GFF oil consumption test can also be used for older engines not listed in the GFF test plan since the test and
procedure are identical for all engines. Please use any current engine code.

Warranty
Note:
This TSB does not apply and is not subject to reimbursement for Model Year 2009> A4, A5, A5 Cabriolet and Audi
Q5 with a 2.0TFSI (CAEB) engine.
st

Effective February 1 , 2011:
Only Shop foremen and technicians who have completed the Web Based Training - 920104 Oil Consumption
Testing, will be reimbursed for oil consumption test.
Only one oil consumption test will be reimbursed under Warranty within the next 25,000 miles (40,000 km).
Claim Type:

Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service
Bulletin is informational only.

Service Number:

1716

Damage Code:

0010

Labor
Operations:

Oil consumption test, Part 1

1716 01 99

90 TU

Oil consumption test, Part 2

1716 02 99

60 TU

GFF

No allowance

0 TU

Road test prior to service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Road test after service procedure

No allowance

0 TU

Diagnostic Time:

Technical diagnosis at dealer’s discretion
(Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance details)
Claim Comment:

As per TSB #2018550/13

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All warranty claims submitted for payment must be in accordance with the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures
Manual. Claims are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty.

Required Parts and Tools
Minimum required digital scale CPWplus 15 Bench Scale which was sent as Automatic Shipment AT-317, as of
th
January 17 , 2011.
Required Tool

Tool number

Digital scale

CPWP15

Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with
your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.

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