Oil Light Questions from a brand new Audi owner
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Oil Light Questions from a brand new Audi owner
So, I purchased an 02 1.8t A4 Quattro just today and on the way home from the dealer the Oil Light came on. I pressed the check button and it said "Shut Engine off and check oil level". So I pulled over and did so. The oil level was fine. On the way home the light came on several more times. After reading around and searching the forum, I have read a lot about the pick up tube and a screen that get clogged up with sludge. Most of the posts I've seen, people mention something about the oil pressure light. This indicator never said anything about pressure, just the oil level. Is this the same thing? Am I looking at a sludge issue?
I am going to replace the oil with 0-40w synthetic, as well as a new switch tomorrow. I'll see if that helps.
I am going to replace the oil with 0-40w synthetic, as well as a new switch tomorrow. I'll see if that helps.
Last edited by treyg; Jan 25, 2011 at 02:52 AM.
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Tell the dealer you bought it from, audi has a very detailed and long TSB about the problem. The repair "should" be covered by audi, even a new engine if needed. The TSB states that you need proof of all oil change reciepts for at least every 10k since you owned the car, since you just bought it, it should be covered, regardless of the previous owner.
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I have every single service record for the car since the first owner purchased the car and they have all been done by Audi. I will call the dealer I bought the car from and see what we can do to get the car fixed. Thanks for the help.