NHTSA Complaint #10116470 — 2001 AUDI A4 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10116470
Vehicle	2001 AUDI A4
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Date of Incident	March 1, 2005
Date Filed	April 6, 2005
Mileage	79,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

IMPROPER MOTOR OIL SPECIFICATION CAUSES SLUDGE BUILDUP IN ENGINE, LEADING TO ENGINE FAILURE.*AK

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