RS6 Performance: Amber Warning says "Reduce Oil Level"

[z80]

Hi,

It last had an oil change 2 months ago and no warning.

Yesterday, ping: "Reduce Oil Level".

Oil can't increase on its own so must be a sensor fault?

Any advice welcome. It's a warranty issue.

Thanks,

Simon

[Scotty C]

More than likely a faulty sensor - dealer will rectify under warranty. Had it happen three weeks after first oil change, and worryingly 1200 miles from the UK !! They advised it was safe to drive and had it done when I returned.

[Markp]

Hi,

It last had an oil change 2 months ago and no warning.

Yesterday, ping: "Reduce Oil Level".

Oil can't increase on its own so must be a sensor fault?

Any advice welcome. It's a warranty issue.

Thanks,

Simon

Not the first person to have this and I am sure someone will be along to explain soon. BTW oil level can rise a bit if you do lots of short journeys when the engine doesn't get up to temp and boil off water in the oil from combustion (it forms an emulsion, often seen as mayo under the oil filler cap).

[z80]

Wow, quick answers. Thanks for those guys.

Could well be the short journey issue. Car's now two years old from new and only done 5850 miles.

Thanks,

Simon

[Scotty C]

Wow, quick answers. Thanks for those guys.

Could well be the short journey issue. Car's now two years old from new and only done 5850 miles.

Thanks,

Simon

5850 miles... you need to get out and enjoy it more

[Gareth_rs6]

I had this on mine when a few years ago. It is possible to slightly overfill the car with oil (it came like that out of the factory to me!)

I took it to the dealers to check it out and they had a look said it was fine and clear the warning. Never had it again.

[rtd]

Wow, quick answers. Thanks for those guys.

Could well be the short journey issue. Car's now two years old from new and only done 5850 miles.

Thanks,

Simon

5850 miles... you need to get out and enjoy it more

What he said, I’m 33k in 15 months


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Scotty C]

What he said, I’m 33k in 15 months


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
[/quote]

33k is good going in that time. I realised a while back, when I sold both my previous cars, that neither had depreciated any slower with lower mileage, and that I should actually just get out and drive them instead of worrying about resale value so much.

[rtd]

What he said, I’m 33k in 15 months


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

33k is good going in that time. I realised a while back, when I sold both my previous cars, that neither had depreciated any slower with lower mileage, and that I should actually just get out and drive them instead of worrying about resale value so much.[/quote]

Defo car is to be driven not tucked away hoping it won’t lose a shed load. In the 15 months I’ve had mine all it’s needed is servicing and brakes. Not bad for a 68k car.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[z80]

What he said, I’m 33k in 15 months


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

33k is good going in that time. I realised a while back, when I sold both my previous cars, that neither had depreciated any slower with lower mileage, and that I should actually just get out and drive them instead of worrying about resale value so much.

Defo car is to be driven not tucked away hoping it won’t lose a shed load. In the 15 months I’ve had mine all it’s needed is servicing and brakes. Not bad for a 68k car.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
[/quote]

Bath Audi, my dealer said it's the highest specced RS6 in the country. Their words, not mine. They reckoned it's worth circa 65K on eg PistonHeads now which is a 39K hit in 24 months. Ho hum.

Now considering a 705PS ABT tune but the dealer says there's been some sort of recent communication from The Brand saying they're taking an even dimmer view of detected tunes when the car's being diagnosed whilst hooked up to their kit. I'm waiting for more news about this. Richter Sport don't know about this most recent comment.

Thanks for your replies.

Simon

[rtd]

What he said, I’m 33k in 15 months


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

33k is good going in that time. I realised a while back, when I sold both my previous cars, that neither had depreciated any slower with lower mileage, and that I should actually just get out and drive them instead of worrying about resale value so much.

Defo car is to be driven not tucked away hoping it won’t lose a shed load. In the 15 months I’ve had mine all it’s needed is servicing and brakes. Not bad for a 68k car.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Bath Audi, my dealer said it's the highest specced RS6 in the country. Their words, not mine. They reckoned it's worth circa 65K on eg PistonHeads now which is a 39K hit in 24 months. Ho hum.

Now considering a 705PS ABT tune but the dealer says there's been some sort of recent communication from The Brand saying they're taking an even dimmer view of detected tunes when the car's being diagnosed whilst hooked up to their kit. I'm waiting for more news about this. Richter Sport don't know about this most recent comment.

Thanks for your replies.

Simon
[/quote]

What’s the spec of your car? Would be a joke if Audi had an issue with an ABT map especially considering the recently released Nogaro Edition is running an ABT map. You’d have thought they could come to some sort of arrangement.

[MikeFish]

I thought the agreement was with various national Audi groups and Audi UK have no warranty cover for ABT cars and therefore probably one of the reasons that the ABT version is not for sale in the UK. ABT offer a limited warranty for their modified UK cars, not Audi.

[z80]

What’s the spec of your car? Would be a joke if Audi had an issue with an ABT map especially considering the recently released Nogaro Edition is running an ABT map. You’d have thought they could come to some sort of arrangement.

Hi,

Thanks.

Spec, copied from order form:

Sepang blue, pearl effect
Material: Valcona leather honeycomb-quilted design with RS6 embossing on
the front seats
Seats: Lunar silver with Rock grey stitching
Dashboard: Black
Carpet: Black
Headliner: Black

Advanced key
Assistance Pack including Adaptive cruise control (ACC) with Stop and Go,
Audi side assist and Audi active lane assist with pre-sense plus
Audi Connect and Audi phone box
Convenience Pack
Door mirror housing - Matt aluminium look
DVD/CD changer in glove compartment
Dynamic package Plus
Electric panoramic glass sunroof
Head-up display
Heated front and outer rear seats
Inlays, Carbon
Matt aluminium styling package including air intake duct with quattro logo
Night vision assistant
Parking Pack Advanced
Power door closure
Rear side airbags
Speed limit display
3-spoke leather-trimmed multi-function Sports steering wheel – heated, with
gear-shift paddles
Bath Audi fitted Retrofit TV Reception

Cheers,

Simon

[rtd]

Nice that is pretty stacked only thing missing is B&O?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[MikeFish]

Nice that is pretty stacked only thing missing is B&O?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes very well specced indeed. Also missing alcantara headlining, external carbon pack and carbon mirrors.