sihS3 Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Hi guys, my first post on here but been viewing for a while, all good stuff!! Just wandering how often other S3 owners have to top up their oil?? Low oil light seems to come on on mine every 2-3k or so, is this normal. Its a 51 plate, 54k miles and it's on the variable servicing by the way. Cheers, Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3Floyd Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Welcome to TSN I wouldn't say that was normal at all. My S3 never needed topping up between services. Mine was on 10k oil changes though. Still sounds excessive. What sort of driving do you do? short commute or motorway blasts? or combination? Can you see any oil drips on the road where you park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sihS3 Posted April 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Do a mix of motorway and town driving, bout 20 miles each way to / from work. No signs of any leaks. Got the car about 2 months ago and soon after the warning on the computer came on so I put a litre of oil in, then yesterday (about 2-3k later) warning came on again. Just had a thought that the litre I put in may not have filled it right up - should have checked I guess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3Floyd Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 1 liter every 3k isn't too bad i guess. I doubt that 1 liter would have topped it up much above the minimum line so it may not be that bad. Turbo's are supposed to drink more oil after all. I did find it strange that my S3 never needed top-ups but every car is different when it comes to things like that. Just check the underside of yer car when you get a chance. if there's a leak, you'll see oil on the underside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Both my S3's have used next to nothing. (remapped 225's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiGhT Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 There must be a leak somewhere surely.. If it was burning it your exhaust smoke would be bad enough to black out the sun at that rate!! Do make sure you fully top it up next time though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitas3 Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Low oil light seems to come on on mine every 2-3k or so, is this normal. [/ QUOTE ] I've got to say I'd be very worried about that level of oil consumption if it was my car. Like Paul, all 3 S3's I've owned have not used much oil. Whilst I check mine every fortnight, its only really every 5k miles I need to top it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidhodgkinson Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 I have never topped mine up, it uses nothing. 51plate 65k?miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3ENVY Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 I tend to put in about 250ml every 2000 miles. Mines a 2002 witk 37K on it, got me worrying now if none of you guys are using any oil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3Floyd Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 a lot depends on how you drive. Admittedly, i drove like miss daisy most of the time so i never went through any oil really. But i guess if you were to boot it about a lot, or do lots of foot-downs on the motorway, then i'd expect you to go through some oil as the turbo gets seriously hot and burns some of the oil up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidhodgkinson Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Mine never gets an easy life, but it did have an engine rebuild recently. It still does not use any oil though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3ENVY Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 I do tend to boot mine around a fair bit. I try not to thrash it....but there's a fine line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fingermouse Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 mine use to use a bit of mob 1 but ive changed since the remap to millers 5x-40 (as i plan to change it every 6k) and now she doesn`t use any at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sihS3 Posted April 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Hmmm, got me worried now!! Like I say there doesn't seem to be a leak and cant see any smoke but it must be going somewhere! Will top it right up tonight and see how long it lasts. By the way what oil should I be using - the stuff i got came from Audi and it's the Shell Helix I think (not sure what weight) - I just assumed that they would give me the right stuff. Also does anyone know of a good Audi specialist in Gtr Manchester, not sure I trust the main stealers after some comments I have read!! Cheers Guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogal1972 Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 My S3 didn't used to use any oil but it does now. I think it's re-coking up after having the head gasket go.....I hope! The other day I checked the oil and it was lower than the minimum level but I had no warning light come on! Now that could be worrying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiller Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Mines got 97000 on the clock,town and fast country driving and it uses 500ml every 10,000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo-S3 Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Mine barely uses a 500ml every 12-15k miles. Ive heard that the S3 engines vary a lot when it comes to oil consumption. Audi are aware of it and will only look into any work if it uses more than 1L per 1k miles. I think its just something your going to have to keep an eye on. When was it last serviced? Make sure you use a quality oil as inferior oils do more harm than good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 I use nothing but Castrol. (As supplied at factory with) and by me for my services. I keep it topped up right to the upper edge of the cross hatching on the dipstick, and it takes next to nothing to keep it there. I check it regularly, as the S3 oil level warning is notoriously late in its operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 I've never checked my oil once in my current S3, or my old one. Never has the oil light ever came on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3ENVY Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I've never checked my oil once in my current S3, or my old one. Never has the oil light ever came on. [/ QUOTE ] What if you're unlucky, your sensor is faulty and your engine is as dry as a witch's tit? You know how great Audi electronics are.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I've never checked my oil once in my current S3, or my old one. Never has the oil light ever came on. [/ QUOTE ] What if you're unlucky, your sensor is faulty and your engine is as dry as a witch's tit? You know how great Audi electronics are.... [/ QUOTE ] How do you know a witch's tit is dry?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3ENVY Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 [ QUOTE ] How do you know a witch's tit is dry?? [/ QUOTE ] Just a hunch. I can't go for more than 2 weeks without checking my oil, guess I don't have much faith in my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blix Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 dont worry too much used to own an a6 and that never seemed to need any oil but since then ive had a tt 225 and now an s3 and both seem too use more oil just keep an eye on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3ollie Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 i just looked through the manual for the s3 and it says its ok to use up to 1 litre of oil per 1000 km. seems a lot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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