A3- Oil too full warning.

[craig1912]

Sons two year old A3 has come up with “oil to full” warning.

Was serviced a month ago and warning just appeared today. I’m guessing it isn’t too full or it would have appeared before now. Can it be reset?

Not sure if it has a dipstick but will look later.

[craig1912]

Checked dipstick and it does look a little over, although car leaning a little to left.

Any ideas other than take it to a garage to take some out?

[craig1912]

Thanks- warning has gone off today so will keep an eye on it. Shouldn’t be over filled as service was done a while ago.

[craig1912]

Thanks- I’ve read about the TDi issue but his is a petrol.

[craig1912]

rottenegg said:

If the oil level is rising over time, fuel is getting into the sump. Does the oil smelly petroly?

If it's an FSI engine, the high pressure pump seals can shrink over time and allow fuel to leak down into the sump.

It’s not three years old yet- seems to have gone away now so we’ll just keep an eye on it.