MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: adminkatana on June 01, 2013, 10:51:44 pm

Title: Check Oil Light
Post by: adminkatana on June 01, 2013, 10:51:44 pm

Hello,

I did a 200mile round trip today, when I started the car up for the return journey (been sat for 4-5hrs) The car threw up the check oil light. I turned the car off again, and checked the dipstick which seemed quite low at just on the 'min' level. (Maybe I'm a bit of an idiot, but I always find the Mk5's dipstick a bit tricky to read).

Started the car up again, Oil light gone, drove home no trouble at all. I'm just a bit concerned now, does it sound like the car is desperate for some Oil? it was serviced by VW about a month ago. Should I buy some 5W-30, top it up and keep reading the level on a flat surface just to be sure?

Thanks for your help, I know I'm a bit of an idiot for not checking it before doing the drive today, I just thought VW would have checked it all on the service, I guess I've learnt not to trust them and just keep on top of it myself.

Title: Re: Check Oil Light
Post by: Scottymon on June 01, 2013, 11:04:41 pm

TFSI eat oil, top it up! Especially if it's moaning to be fed.

Title: Re: Check Oil Light
Post by: Chris92 on June 01, 2013, 11:13:33 pm

Yes get it topped up with the correct oil asap and just keep an eye on the oil level. I check mine about every two weeks just to be on the safe side also it's good to keep some oil in the boot incase the engine needs a top up when your out and about.

Title: Re: Check Oil Light
Post by: adminkatana on June 01, 2013, 11:23:58 pm

Thanks for your replies, I just went outside to check it again after getting home. Its on the 'N' of the MIN. I'm guessing thats pretty dodgy. Going to detour via a Shell garage (will they sell Castrol 5W-30?) before work tomorrow morning! Good Idea to keep it in the boot, I'll set a reminder to check it every week now.

Thanks again for your swift replies!

Title: Re: Check Oil Light
Post by: Jakesangel on June 03, 2013, 09:53:02 am

Hello, we have had our Gti now for about 8 weeks and I have had to top up the oil twice in that time after several fairly long journeys. Like you I also found the dip stick a little tricky to gauge properly so you are not on your own with that one mate.

I have read on the forum that these engines do seem to like a bit of oil so I check mine every two weeks now to be on the safe side and just keep a litre in the boot for emergencies. Cheers

Title: Re: Check Oil Light
Post by: adminkatana on June 03, 2013, 12:04:09 pm

Thanks, I bought some Castrol 5W-30 off Amazon yesterday, just waiting for it to be delivered today before I drive it again!