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  1. 08-06-2008 01:28 AM #1
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    Engine oil low warning light!

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    So I recently had the local shop change my engine oil like 1000 miles ago.

    Today while driving home, my engine oil warning light comes on, and it's telling me that I'm low on engine oil, but how can that be, I just had it change?

    Has this happen to any of you?
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  2. 08-06-2008 05:37 AM #2
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    Re: Engine oil low warning light!

    They probably didn't put in enough when you had it changed. These cars take 9.5 quarts of oil. Just check how low it is and top it off with Mobile and you should be good to go, unless you have a big leak somewhere.
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  3. 08-06-2008 06:26 AM #3
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    Re: Engine oil low warning light!

    Dat sucks,take it back to the shop and let them top it off.
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  4. 08-06-2008 06:34 AM #4
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    Re: Engine oil low warning light!

    after 1000 miles this seems right...it takes about 1 qt to bring it back up to the top of the dipstick.
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    Re: Engine oil low warning light!

    Yeah what SuperAvant said, welcome to the wonderful world of the oil eating B6 S4!

    I should send Audi a bill for the extra oil I have to buy in between their scheduled changes.
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    Re: Engine oil low warning light!

    Mine too... seems to like the "black gold"!
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  7. 08-06-2008 01:56 PM #7
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    Re: Engine oil low warning light!

    Haven't lost a drop since I did my own change 4K ago....are they using the proper weight VW approved oil?
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    Re: Engine oil low warning light!

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    Haven't lost a drop since I did my own change 4K ago....are they using the proper weight VW approved oil?
    What are you using?
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  9. 08-06-2008 02:22 PM #9
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    Re: Engine oil low warning light!

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    What are you using?
    Elf Excellium - LDX - 5W-40

    I got it from PureMS, but it looks like they don't carry Elf any more

    Dah, I just found out that the Total Quartz Energy oils are from Elf....

    Next time I'm ordering the kit: http://www.purems.com/products/product.php/II=2514
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