So, since the last time I had the "MIN OIL" light come on, I have been a bit paranoid with the oil consumption on my A3. I got my 2nd oil change at 11,000 miles, which was about 1 month ago.
Now I have about 13,000 miles and decided to check my oil. Waited about 3000 miles to check my oil stick.

Took out the oil dip-stick and it appears to be on the "min" level. With only a slight amount of oil on the "min" level.

So, I decided to put about 1/2 quart of oil, just to top it off a bit. Mobile1 0W 40 Synthetic.
Is this a good thing? Or was it OK not to top it off and leave it at "min" level.
After I added the 1/2 quart of oil, the dip-stick now shows the oil being a good amount over the "min" level, but not to "max" level.

Can you go all the way up to "max"? Or is that a little much with oil? I just dont want to over do it with the adding of oil, but from me only seeing a little oil on the "min" level, it just looked like it needed some more oil.

 

half way between the min and max is the best and 0w/40 wow awesome you spoil the car

 

Should be fine, just be sure to keep an eye on it. If you can, try to train yourself to check it whenever you get gas. That way, the low oil light won't creep up on you.

 

Thanks for the info.

Since I was parked on my driveway, which is INCLINED a bit, instead of thinking smart and checking my oil on a flat surface, I think I may have not needed a 1/2 quart of oil.

I checked it again on a flat surface after I added the oil, and its now near the "MAX" level.

I think I may have added oil and it wasnt really necessary. Will this be an issue?
Or is an extra 1/2 quart not to much of a big deal?

 

My '07 A3 has just over 14k and I just had the 15k service done. I had to add two quarts of oil between 5k and current mileage. Dealer says its an issue in the 3's and 4's. I know the car isn't burning oil, but the dealer assures me it's not a problem. I don't know about that. I mean where is the oil going? I'd like to have a definitive answer. Meanwhile, I'll keep an eye on it and extra oil in the rear hatch.

BTW - I really like my A3. Was concerned at first because I traded an A4 for it, but it's been the most fun car I've driven since my '86 GTI.

 

As long as you aren't over the MAX line then you are fine.

 

I dont know if chef has this in the newbie section but guys you must not wait for a thousand or so miles to pass before you check your oil level. Turbo engines burn oil like there is no tommorow compared to non turbo . rule of thumb is to check it @ every fill up of the gas tank. Sorry did not mean to preach good luck. P.S. when mine gets low i add a whole quart, not to worry.