# Screaming Q7 - Crankcase breather valve

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/screaming-q7-crankcase-breather-valve/167194>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [July 12, 2020, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screaming-q7-crankcase-breather-valve/167194 "2020-07-12T12:36:59Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![dhgreen96\_169024](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbe5ce/32.png) [@dhgreen96\_169024](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dhgreen96_169024)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2020, 12:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screaming-q7-crankcase-breather-valve/167194/1 "2020-07-12T12:37:00Z")

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Audi started screeching at idle. Called my home mechanic and learned this is not unusual and is covered by an extended warranty from Audi. The problem is with the crankcase breather valve aka oil separator. Can I drive the 350 miles to get back home with this issu?.

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**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2020, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screaming-q7-crankcase-breather-valve/167194/2 "2020-07-12T13:31:32Z")

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Factory repair? Is there a dealer within this 350 mile distance?

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2020, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screaming-q7-crankcase-breather-valve/167194/3 "2020-07-12T14:03:13Z")

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Yes you should be able to drive home. Expect the check engine light to come on at some point. If it doesn’t, happy days.

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**Author:** ![dhgreen96\_169024](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbe5ce/32.png) [@dhgreen96\_169024](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dhgreen96_169024)\
**Post date:** [August 2, 2020, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/screaming-q7-crankcase-breather-valve/167194/4 "2020-08-02T13:32:15Z")

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ThankS, Mustangman. Made it to my destination. No CEL. Whistles loudly every time I let off the gas.

Calling Audi first thing Monday morning.