Oil light on 2012 S4

[Goony]

Originally Posted by MAC159 Ok stupid question, I just checked under the hood and correct me if I'm wrong, but there's no dipstick lol? Nope. There's a capped dipstick tube at the left front of the block........so you have to buy the dipstick from ECS. At least it's not completely sealed like BMW.

[MAC159]

Originally Posted by EF99

Do you have a vag-com cable and VCDS software? If so, could you post your oil level info (before and after you add) in this thread:

http://forums.audiworld.com/showthread.php?t=2818864

Where can I get a vag-com cable and software....how much do they run?

[EF99]

Originally Posted by MAC159

Where can I get a vag-com cable and software....how much do they run?

http://www.europaparts.com/vag-com-d...ross-tech.html

$349 includes the software and shipping.
also available direct from ross-tech and I think ecstuning.com sells them as well.

[zulujams]

Originally Posted by MAC159

NM, I answered my own question, I called up the dealer and they said just to come in and they'll add the oil N/C until my 5k service...

Thanks!!

Hopefully it just wasn't full when you were given the car. If it was full, you're looking to use up to 3 quarts or more by 5K mile service. DrGP posted in other threads what Audi considers to be 'excessive'. Was it 1 quart per 1,200 miles? Sounds like a lot to me.

[sendmeone]

Originally Posted by MAC159

Where can I get a vag-com cable and software....how much do they run?

I just made the purchase and they are: VCDS License with HEX-USB+CAN Interface $349.00.Shipping and Handling: FedEx Ground Home Delivery: $18.79. Total: $367.79

Direct from Ross-Tech

[zulujams]

Congrats on your purchase sendmeone! There are some good threads on this forum and at audizine for reference on what you can do with the cable. Post away with questions too.

[seinsmeld13]

That amount of oil in such a short period of time seems rather excessive. I check my oil each and every time I fill up my car. I go only to full serve stations. For some reason you can only get an accurate reading when you open your hood. If you don't believe me try it for yourself. For this reason I don't trust the computer reading so I have the dipstick for piece of mind. Your dealer adding a quart of oil must make you sleep better. I'd be pissed if mine was using that much oil. I suggest you keep a close eye on this and check your oil more often. My tires get checked weekly as well. My dad taught me well. Anyway, good luck with your car.

[sendmeone]

Originally Posted by zulujams

Congrats on your purchase sendmeone! There are some good threads on this forum and at audizine for reference on what you can do with the cable. Post away with questions too.

Thanks, trust me that I cant wait for it to arrive so I can start tweaking the vehicle.