Nasty engine ( didn't change oil often enough)

Asked by TeeHuguley Jul 30, 2019 at 06:50 AM about the 2013 Audi A7 3.0T quattro Prestige AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I travel with work. So I'm on the road alot. I got oil changes
but it seems they weren't regular enough. With my recent oil
change I was told the inside is black and nasty. Can it be
cleaned? Can I put additives in my oil? Can my engine be
saved? The car is still operable. But it sputters and dies
when idle. Please help!!!

5 Answers

38,885

I don't think you want to do that it may dislodge a chunk of crap . I have one like that , the engine is " sludged up " The oil gets dark soon after an oil change . I just wait till it gets darker than usual . Or you can do them every week if you want .

I can do an oil change every week? Is there an oil or can I add Techron or something to slowly clean it over time. I am just trying to avoid replacing the engine. So I hope I can nurse it back to health over time.

157,395

Dislodging too much of that crud at once can plug the oil pickup screen at the oil pump. That will cause oil starvation which will ruin the engine. I'd leave it alone and do regular oil changes until it dies or you get rid of it.

How regular should the oil changes be? Will once a month be of any benefit? So you dont reccomend any additives then?

I would change the oil more often than you have been doing. Perhaps every 2,000 miles.

Your Answer:

A7

Looking for a Used A7 in your area?

CarGurus has 835 nationwide A7 listings starting at $8,900.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2013 Audi A7

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    danny_atx
    Reputation
    70
  • #1
    Deathjam4
    Reputation
    70
  • #3
    Ed92626
    Reputation
    30
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Audi S7
12 Great Deals out of 185 listings starting at $16,900
Used Audi A6
247 Great Deals out of 3,574 listings starting at $2,450
Used Audi A8
67 Great Deals out of 1,103 listings starting at $2,995
Used Audi Q7
394 Great Deals out of 6,140 listings starting at $4,500
Used Audi RS 7
11 Great Deals out of 282 listings starting at $29,900
Used BMW 5 Series
838 Great Deals out of 11,182 listings starting at $1,399
Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class
331 Great Deals out of 6,876 listings starting at $2,499
Used Audi A5
110 Great Deals out of 1,893 listings starting at $2,500
Used BMW 7 Series
239 Great Deals out of 4,074 listings starting at $2,700
Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class
734 Great Deals out of 10,026 listings starting at $2,200
Used Dodge Charger
721 Great Deals out of 30,181 listings starting at $2,895
Used Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
71 Great Deals out of 1,175 listings starting at $3,498

Used Cars For Sale

2019 Audi A7 3.0T quattro Prestige AWD For Sale
5 Great Deals out of 39 listings starting at $30,999
2018 Audi A7 3.0T quattro Prestige AWD For Sale
16 listings starting at $17,499

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.