Hello, all

I'd appreciate if someone gives me suggestions.
My turbo 04 got about 900 miles now. Engine oil check light came up already. Does that mean I have to go to dealer and change oil or I can just buy Mobil 1 and pour into it? What should I do?
Sorry to bother you all for this common sense question.
Thank you

Darkspeed

 

Check your oil gauge before you do anything, you might have to add some oil.

 

Just add 1 quart of Mobil 1 040

 

you need more then one quart

 

Where in O-town are you?

 

Yeah, I can see Rob's eyes lighting up already....

A new unknowing TT to run rabbit, at 120+, on our next journey, so that the Smokies can play with someone else and leave Rob at 110 alone.....

 

Keep it up Mister....I'm real close to calling Americas Most Wanted and letting them know where you are...............

 

Don't give me up... Then my wife will find me to.....

 

It is very common to burn oil on a new motor, specially this one. I went through a ton of oil and still do. Just add one quart of Mobil 1 Synthetic 0w40 motor oil. For detail instruction, just look at the owners manual, becuase you definately don't want to add to much. I think the manual suggests adding a quart at a time and then re-checking your oil level. Good luck.

Lou

 

Darkspeed:

Do a search on any of these sites and you'll see that this is a topic that's been discussed. I think most people are surprised/alarmed at the ferocity of early oil consumption. Just keep it topped-up with the Mobile and you'll be fine. I'm at 3 1/2 K and consumption's really slowed-down significantly.

Cheers

Dave

 

Darkspeed, add 1/4 quart at a time, checking with each 1/4 quart where the oil level is (add very slowly and leave the engine running). You'll want to keep the final level about 1/4 quart low, to allow for expansion of the oil. Also, you might find that the first couple minutes when you read the oil level the bar graph will read, say, 1/4 quart low, then (after a couple minutes) will start reading 1/2 quart low (mine does). Don't over-analyze/over-worry this. Add oil when it gets 1 quart low, but add only 3/4 quart. Check oil frequently, especially the first 3,000 - 4,000 miles, after which consumptiuon should level off. But, it can still be high; I recall Porsche finds 1 quart every 600 mile to be within normal, but it can be lots better than that. In other words, you won't have an issue with PCNA unless you get fewer that 600 mile per quart. Suggestion: Whenever you park on a level spot, check the oil while you let the turbos cool for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes before shutting off the engine. Oh, theoil check will tell you if you are level, too.
Fred

 

 

Darkespped - these things are oil guzzlers!!

 

Thank you so much guys. You guys are awesome.
I will follow the steps you guys suggested for sure.

BTW Rob, I'm living in Keene's Pointe, Windermere.
How about you?

Once again, thank you all

Darkspeed

 

Longwood currently, building in Winter Park. The next time we do something here or ?? you should join up. Sounds like theres something brewing in South Florida soon......
Rob