I just got new Audi plugs and wires installed by my local non-audi mechanic. the Service warning just came on. Does this just come on at a predetermined mileage or is the car actually sensing the need for servicing? I can change oil on the car myself, but what oil is the preferred type? Can anyone tell me how to reset the Service message?

 

It comes on at a set mileage and has to be turned off. There are some directions floating around here on how to turn it off but not a single one of them worked with mine.

 

Mobil 1 or Castrol Synthec are good. Mann/Mahler for filter. There is a bunch of info if you search in the forum too. Good luck!

 

Found this on AudiWorld-


Resetting SRI without using VAG 1551 or 1552 Scan Tool (ST)

- Switch ignition off.
- Press and hold down reset button for trip odometer in instrument cluster.
- Switch ignition on while button is pressed down. "Service OIL" appears in the display of the trip odometer.
- Release button.
- Pull setting **** for time in instrument cluster until "Service OIL" indication is reset.
"- - -" appears in display.
- Press reset button for trip odometer again, to advance to next service event.
- Release button. "Service INSP" appears in display.
- Pull setting **** for time -1- until "Service INSP" indication is reset. "- - -" appears in display.
- Switch ignition off.

 

If you're interested in a helpful reference that contains the 2001 A6 maintenance scheulde, follow the link in my sig to my registry page. It has a number of links that will provide some good info for a 2001 owner.