Oil Indicator Light

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raza_1
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Oil Indicator Light

Post by raza_1 » Thu Dec 18, 2003 1:50 pm

I have an Audi S4 1999. Does the Oil Indicator light warn you when Oil is low in the car?

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Re: Oil Indicator Light

Post by Dippy » Thu Dec 18, 2003 1:54 pm

The light is for low pressure, not level. I don't know if low level would cause low pressure and if it would be too late if it did. It might seem low-tech, but the engine has a dipstick for checking oil level.
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Re: Oil Indicator Light

Post by robscim » Fri Dec 19, 2003 12:40 am

Raza,

Mine does (June 2000 S4). I know, I know, I know!!! The shame of it all!

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Re: Oil Indicator Light

Post by robscim » Fri Dec 19, 2003 12:42 am

Oops, I mean the DIS (driver's information system) not the light (that is WAY too late!!).

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Re: Oil Indicator Light

Post by daddyjohal » Fri Dec 19, 2003 1:13 am

according to the manual, if the DIS shows low oil, it's telling you to run out and check your oil level straight away as you need to top up immediately. it's related to your oil level not pressure (i think!?).

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Re: Oil Indicator Light

Post by DavidT » Sun Dec 21, 2003 6:23 pm

The dis does show low oil level. It comes on when the oil is at the low mark on the dipstick.

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