S3 Service, question

[tankie2ndrtr]

Hiya i have an 1999 S3 at 265, its on 92k now and the "service oil" message is now displayed.

After speaking to the old owner he regulary changes the oil himself. I will
be able to do this however is the message displayed because of the milage or sensors in the oil ?.

The Audi garage said this requires a 20k service. Which is around 300 quid ( i think ) Will the computer need to be reset by Audi ? or will it sence the new oil ?....Im rather confused, I would prefer Audi to do this as to continue FSH. However is it worth saving 250 quid almost ?.

Gary

 

[s3_rob]

hi, it is just down to the mileage. the dash light can be reset by pressing a couple of buttons on your dash. if u look in the handbook, it tells u how to do it.

 

[rickparmar]

hi, it is just down to the mileage. the dash light can be reset by pressing a couple of buttons on your dash. if u look in the handbook, it tells u how to do it.

When you reset it, will it automatically come back on when the next service is due ?

 

[tankie2ndrtr]

Cool, As this milage co insides with a 20k service is it still worth going to Audi for the full whack. Stamp etc..

 

[s3_rob]

certainly will. normally 9,300 miles. as for audi doing the full service, its personal choice. mine is the same mileage and i use vag specialist as it loads cheaper and car is out of manufacters warranty, so don't see point of paying extra for the stamp.