The 2015 Audi A3 has 3 problems reported for excessive oil consumption. ad[6]='http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/images/Banner/gap.gif'; eitherway, you have to go back to the dealer and have them checked the oil-level with a real dipstick, which they have. ad[26]='http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/images/Banner/motoreasy.gif' Oil light went off - Answered by a verified Audi Mechanic ... Oil level warning remains on after oil is replenished. links[13]='http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?24937-The-VWAudi-Forum-Insurance-Scheme-In-Assosiation-with-Chris-Knot'; This same problem can occur when there is too much oil as well. There is a screen in most oil pumps that keeps large debris from entering. ad[12]='http://www.chrisknott.co.uk/images/banners/rightchoice_468x60.gif'; links[7]='http://www.centralaudivw.co.uk '; var img_width = "555"; (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ There is too much oil in the engine and there is a risk of damaging the catalytic converter and engine. var sc_project=12328550; links[8]='http://www.candrenterprises.co.uk/'; The oil level sensor is … links[23]='https://servicingmaster.co.uk/'; and I would advise to keep a good look at the electronic oil-level in the MMI, at least once a week. One of the most serious issues that can happen to your Audi A3‘s engine is if it ends up with low oil pressure. If you are leaking oil and parking on your oil spots each night, the oil is breaking down your tires' rubber. Modern engines use a bypass valves to keep oil flowing to the engine even when the filter is clogged. ad[10]='http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/images/Banner/rac.gif'; So, if a warning light appears on the dashboard, you may want to get the vehicle looked at as soon as possible. Here are a few of the steps that you can pursue to diagnose your low oil pressure condition: As stated above, checking the oil level in your A3 is definitely the place to start diagnosing low oil pressure. var ad=new Array() Read on to learn how to diagnose it. You don't want to destroy your engine. var scriptProto = 'https:' == document.location.protocol ? ad[17]='http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/images/Banner/ss.gif'; Kept driving. links[6]='http://www.gapinsurance.co.uk/default.asp?Ref=VWAudiF'; Add oil if the level is too low. It’s not a matter of if it will lock up the engine, it’s only a matter of when. 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It used to tell me where the oil level was between the max and min bar. ad[8]='http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/images/Banner/cr.jpg'; ad[2]='http://www.chrisknott.co.uk/images/banners/rightchoice_468x60.gif'; The oil pump is responsible for taking the oil from the oil pan and pumping it through your A3’s engine. When the oil pressure light on, it should be assumed that the engine locking up is imminent. script.type = 'text/javascript'; links[12]='http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?24937-The-VWAudi-Forum-Insurance-Scheme-In-Assosiation-with-Chris-Knot'; m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) - Hello, Recently changed oil and filter as regular maintenance and drove over 1000+ miles without any issues. //insert here your links I have no oil level warning light... 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Yesterday, 1 hour into a long drive (350+ miles), Oil warning light came on in Center instrumentation display. ad[1]='http://www.opieoils.co.uk/images/media/banner.gif'; Audi settled just to make the case "go away" while bringing up the following arguments: All cars use oil and any oil consumption issues are disclosed in the vehicle's owner's manual. ad[15]='http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/images/Banner/vws1.jpg'; ad[24]='http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/images/Banner/motoreasy.gif' +---------------------------------------------------------+ Message said to add a quart. /* ad[19]='http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/images/Banner/easyyard.jpg'; ad[4]='http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/images/Banner/inde.gif'; links[26]='https://www.motoreasy.com/gap-insurance?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=organic&utm_source=vwaudiforum'; Each warning or information symbol is similar or identical to those found on the Audi A4 dashboard and included is the meaning of the light symbol. Light: Oil level system: malfunction! The check engine light may also illuminate, and an on-board diagnostic (OBD) trouble code will be stored in the vehicle's computer. ad[23]='http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/images/Banner/sm.gif' Loss of Power links[18]='http://www.AirShox.eu'; Engines that run long enough without any sort of regular oil change schedule can get so dirty on the inside that it begins to build up inside the crank case. vbphrase['dbtech_thanks_loading'] = "Loading" Some 2009-2011 Audi models may display a low oil warning, but the problem may be due to a faulty hood contact switch. links[14]='http://www.sinspeed.co.uk'; links[18]='http://www.AirShox.eu'; links[10]='http://www.rac-london.co.uk/'; I called the dealership and they said to simply "drive the car a couple hundred miles and it will go down." 2 weeks ago, I had my 55,000 mile service performed on my S5 at a local Audi dealership. 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You’ll need to start checking it much more often. ad[21]='http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/images/Banner/motoreasy.gif' links[27]='http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/misc.php?do=page&template=breaking'; It has been %time2% seconds since your last button click." ad[19]='http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/images/Banner/easyyard.jpg'; links[24]='https://www.motoreasy.com/gap-insurance?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=organic&utm_source=vwaudiforum'; This valve can only allow so much oil through, and may trigger the oil light. links[11]='http://www.rac-london.co.uk/'; //insert here your images src This can cause the most damage in the fastest way and kill the engine. All content is viewed and used by you at your own risk and we do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of any of the information. 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