2013 Audi A4 · Repair Cost Breakdown
The case
“Adding a quart of oil every 1,500 miles. Blue smoke at startup. Burning smell after stopping.”
What it turned out to be
Failed PCV valve (the well-known Audi 2.0T issue) and worn piston rings. PCV replacement done first; ring replacement deferred.
The repair bill
Total
$720
$720
Parts
$195
$195
Labor
$525
$525
Did you know?
Audi was sued in a class action over excessive oil consumption on the 2.0T engine. Many owners are still affected.
🛠 Tools & parts for this kind of repair
- → Engine oil 5w-40 full synthetic on Amazon
- → Audi 2.0t pcv valve on Amazon
- → OBD2 scanner on Amazon
- → Engine oil (5qt) on Amazon
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