Hi
Audi S4 v8 2003 UK spec - can anyone shed any light on correct operation of low engine oil level warning in check control.
I don't think mine is working properly! A few months back, I went on a touring holiday, and checked all levels before start of journey. After a fairly sedate 250 (ish) mile trip from home to ferry port, a very high speed blast from Brittany, north France, down to Andorra in the Pyrenees followed. A few more days blasting around hairpins and steep inclines and downhills, and I noticed the washer fluid level check symbol in the dash. At the next fuel stop, I topped up the screen washers, and also dipped the oil. To my amazement, the oil level was right on the minimum on the dipstick, but the oil check light in the dash didn't come on. Waited another five or so minutes to make sure oil had drained down to the sump to re-dip the oil level. Whilst waiting, turned on the ignition to see the check control warnings, the washer fluid level warning now cleared (because I had just brimmed the reservoir), so I pressed the "check" button on the dash. It went through all the check control functions (including oil level) and said "OK" at the end.
I had covered about 1,500 to 2,000 miles since start of trip, and whilst it doesn't surprise me that it gulped all that oil, bearing in mind the nature of roads, and the "fun" I had been enjoying, I am really surprised the oil level went to smack on the minimum on the dipstick, but the check control light did not warn me. With the washer warning, I guess the washer bottle was about two-thirds empty, so the check control for that gives you plenty of warning before running your screenwashers dry.
After topping it up with 1 litre of Castrol SLX II, I found an Audi dealer and purchased another 4 litres for contingency whilst in the Pyrenees. I checked the oil every other day, and it used another litre and half whilst in the hills, but then settled to a more moderate thirst for the slippery stuff once back home, and being used more sedately!!
A couple of months later, at 6,000 miles, I changed the oil and filter. After draining the sump, I turned on the ignition, but the oil level check control light still didn't illuminate in the dash, so my guess is that it is not working.
Can anyone out there confirm one way or the other before I go bashing (metaphorically speaking ) on the Audi Service Counter desk, and request a warranty fix.
-- Regards, Sean
CBR6FX | 2003 Audi S4 v8
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