Coolant in oil

2012 AUDI A1
44,500 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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FIONASUSANDALE
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Noticed oil level going up, took car to Audi who
Have confirmed coolant in oil with a Glyco test.
The car had the emissions recall and car has not
been right since. Audi are getting back to me
with more info.
Nov 16, 2020 at 7:30 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Coolant in the oil is an indication of a possible head gasket.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolantantifreeze-in-the-engine-oil

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Did they pressure test the system to confirm the failure?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/radiator-pressure-test

I attached a picture of the location of the head gasket for you below.

What recall was done?

Roy

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Nov 16, 2020 at 1:54 PM
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FIONASUSANDALE
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Thank you. audi has said worst case is head gasket. they did pressure test it and okay. they also said could be EGR valve. car only has 44,500 miles and never overheated. the recall was the emission one, that’s to do with EGR valve. I have to wait and see what their next move is, they go bank to the brand and ask them first. I don’t want to be ripped off because it had been back to Audi before this and they said nothing wrong with it. I had no engine management lights on.
Nov 16, 2020 at 2:03 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, I do not see an EGR cooler listed for this model at all. Did they say there was coolant at the EGR when they removed it?

Roy
Nov 16, 2020 at 2:13 PM
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FIONASUSANDALE
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No, I don’t think they have removed it. I will let you know when they get back to me. thanks for your help.
Nov 17, 2020 at 1:47 AM
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Nov 17, 2020 at 1:48 AM