2007 A3 2.0TDi engine oil

[RL]

Hi all,

Got a check oil warning light that popped up today on my dash. Checked dip stick and oil looks just above minimum. Engine was still warm when checked and more or less parked on a flat surface. So I assume it needs a top up rather than a fault.

I can't seem to find my oil type in the manual. Could anyone advise what I should put in and also the recommended way to do it?

Lastly should it still be ok to drive tomorrow 2 x 10 mile journeys before I can get some oil in?

Thanks in advance.

Regards,

Richard

 

[Lukeyb]

Mobil 1 esp 5w30. Euro car parts have it on offer at the mo. I got 5l for £43 this week

 

[RL]

Bit of a question I guess but I suppose I won't know how much I need?

 

[Gazwould]

507.00 LongLife 5w 30 .

 

[RL]

Is this the right stuff? http://www.eurocarparts.com/mobile/...gineoils/5w30-engine-oil/?521771862&0&cc5_247

I am thinking I only need 1L for a top up?

 

[Gazwould]

It is 507.00 . But £15 for 1 L .

Ebay has 5L of 507.00 starting from £21 , even 5L of Quantum LongLife III is around £26.

 

[RL]

I should only need 1L for a top up though shouldn't I? Or will it need more? Plus can't wait for it to be delivered as warning light is on.

 

[Lukeyb]

I used quantum all the time, then one time used Mobil, it came out filthy as hell, then every time after has come out cleaner, so now I like Mobil the best.

 

[RL]

What method do you use to top up?

 

[Gazwould]

Is the Mobil 1 ESP a double or tri Ester fully synthetic ?

 

[RL]

Hi guys,

Got someone to pickup some oil whilst I'm at work from Motorsave. They gave us some Comma oil as per the attached pic. Checked on computer against car reg/spec and said this would do it.

Totally right spec on bottle from what you guys have described. Anyone used it before?

 

[Gazwould]

Sound.

 

[RL]

Sweet cheers Gaz. Have you used it before?

 

[Gazwould]

Na, only Quantum LongLife III

 

[RL]

But this stuff I have is the right type and should be ok?

 

[Gazwould]

Absolutely fine.

 

[RL]

Cheers mate - that's good to know. Will top it up tonight although the warning light hasn't come on again today typically!

 

[Lukeyb]

It's the correct VW spec which means it passed all the tests so will be fine

 

[RL]

Cheers Lukey!