oil light

**Mattkrim** · 03-02-2015 05:27 AM

I did an oil change 1,000 miles ago everything was done properly. The other day I got an oil light but thought of it as no big deal because I know my car "burns" a little oil. When I checked it 3/4 of the oil was gone. I re filled it and I keep getting the oil sensor but my oil isn't depleting anymore than it did before. Is this something I should worry about? Thanks in advance.

**Willënskraft** · 03-02-2015 06:31 AM

It's the oil level sensor that needs to be changed. Have you scanned for codes?

EDIT: Just to make sure what word does it say next to sensor on your DIS?

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**blitz2190** · 03-02-2015 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by Mattkrim

I did an oil change 1,000 miles ago everything was done properly. The other day I got an oil light but thought of it as no big deal because I know my car "burns" a little oil. When I checked it 3/4 of the oil was gone. I re filled it and I keep getting the oil sensor but my oil isn't depleting anymore than it did before. Is this something I should worry about? Thanks in advance.

If 3/4 of your oil is gone after 1000 miles and it was filled, you have bigger issues than your oil level sensor light.

**Mattkrim** · 03-02-2015 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by blitz2190

If 3/4 of your oil is gone after 1000 miles and it was filled, you have bigger issues than your oil level sensor light.

trust me i know. I looked under the car and its not leaking from what i can tell. And will2fly mentioned a word by the light and im pretty sure it said oil ill have to look later.

**TwinTipSkier** · 03-02-2015 08:08 AM

Hi Mattkrim,

I'll help you out again :)

Blitz and WiLl are probably both correct.

The issue you are noticing is coming from this sensor...
Easy fix: Here--> http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...cement-on-1-8T

Oil can be leaking/burning from this-->
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...tle-Crumbly%29

While it may not be visibility leaking from under the car, if i remember correctly from your original thread(115+k miles), I bet your firewall and thermostat region under the IM is coated in oil...

My disclaimer is that, this may not be the cause of 3/4 low oil after 1k miles, its a good start... as these are items I have addressed in the past.

**MacFady** · 03-02-2015 08:18 AM

Are you trying to say it was down 3/4 on the dipstick, or that you drained your oil and measured it to determine that 3/4 of the total oil capacity had disappeared. This makes a difference. If you're actually burning roughly 3L of oil in 1000 miles you'd be pouring exhaust smoke.

**Mattkrim** · 03-02-2015 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by TwinTipSkier

Hi Mattkrim,

I'll help you out again :)

Blitz and WiLl are probably both correct.

The issue you are noticing is coming from this sensor...
Easy fix: Here--> http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...cement-on-1-8T

Oil can be leaking/burning from this-->
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...tle-Crumbly%29

While it may not be visibility leaking from under the car, if i remember correctly from your original thread(115+k miles), I bet your firewall and thermostat region under the IM is coated in oil...

My disclaimer is that, this may not be the cause of 3/4 low oil after 1k miles, its a good start... as these are items I have addressed in the past.

Yes would be correct about oil around the IM. Im gonna change the sensor and go from there.

p.s i appreciate ALL the help

**Mattkrim** · 03-02-2015 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by MacFady

Are you trying to say it was down 3/4 on the dipstick, or that you drained your oil and measured it to determine that 3/4 of the total oil capacity had disappeared. This makes a difference. If you're actually burning roughly 1L of oil in 1000 miles I would suspect you would notice some exhaust smoke.

No exhaust smoke. It was 3/4 The way gone on the dip stick. Other than this my car is running great. I just don't want it to turn into a real problem

**MacFady** · 03-02-2015 09:27 AM

Originally Posted by Mattkrim

When I checked it 3/4 of the oil was gone.

Originally Posted by Mattkrim

It was 3/4 The way gone on the dip stick.

OK, thanks for clarifying, that is saying two very different things.

**TwinTipSkier** · 03-02-2015 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by Mattkrim

p.s i appreciate ALL the help

You're very welcome.
FWIW, I typically have a minor valve noise when I am that low.

Seems to me you are being very proactive and attentive with regards to your car. That alone means "real" problems will not have a chance to develop.

GL!