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ADDING OIL TO YOUR VW OR AUDI ?

Are you adding engine oil between maintenance services because the oil light came up on the dash of your VW or Audi ?  You may have a Check Engine Light or even an EPC light illuminate on the dash.  These are definitely NOT lights that you want to dismiss !  Running a vehicle low on oil will create internal engine damage if left for too long.

 

Having the proper amount of oil in your Volkswagen or Audi is very important and the number of quarts varies from vehicle to vehicle.  For instance, a 2012 VW GTI takes 5 quarts but a 2019 GTI takes 6 quarts.  A Volkswagen Atlas 3.6L takes 6 quarts of oil but an Audi Q7 takes 7 quarts.  Step 1 is to always ensure that you have a proper starting point after an oil change.  Many quick lube oil shops think that 5 quarts is the golden rule and that is not always true.

 

If your vehicle develops an oil leak or has an issue with oil level, have it addressed by a mechanic that understands Volkswagen and Audi.  The ways to address an oil leak are very different from how to address oil consumption or a vehicle that is burning oil.   If you are adding oil to your VW or Audi, call Das Autohaus at 803-520-8523 and let us determine the root cause and how best to address the issue at hand.