Adding Oil to R8

[quantum30]

Hi,

my car just crossed 5000 miles and i got a warning saying to add oil and a yellow "oil" icon is displayed at the dashboard.

someone i know suggested to take the car to the service.

Is this necessary /, isnt this all about adding a litre of oil ?

thanks

[Dr G]

A lot of people suggest that the 4.2 should be serviced annually even if you haven't covered a lot of miles and on a car that is intended to be driven hard I would agree with this.

With the 4.2 in the R8 you really need to be checking the oil every few hundred miles to make sure the level is correct.

[bn9af]

surely it has a service indicator as part of the dash computer?

[quantum30]

Thanks.

what i wanted to know is; is it ok if i just add some oil , or do i have to take it to the service ?

Edited by quantum30 on Sunday 18th April 21:57

[997GT3]

Sorry to state the obvious, but, if it's telling you to add oil then just add oil. If it wants a service then the service indicator would flash?!

[Tame Technician]

Get the oil temp to 90-100 degrees, then open the boot and check the dipstick, add acordingly. Dont just put a litre in in case thats too much/not enough.

The dipstick wont read acuratly unless the oil is up to temp.

[quantum30]

Tame Technician said:

Get the oil temp to 90-100 degrees, then open the boot and check the dipstick, add acordingly. Dont just put a litre in in case thats too much/not enough.

The dipstick wont read acuratly unless the oil is up to temp.

Thank you Tame Technician.

today i drove the car for 45 mins, the Oil warning didnt come up at all.

[Tame Technician]

Thats why you have a dip stick, because although the level sensors do work, they are not as acuurate as a true mechanical "old school" level reading.

[anonymous-user]

Mine takes about .5 L every few months and I check it monthly - as should all R8 owners as they do like a little drink.

Get engine to operating temp then leave idling for 2 mins. turn off engine and leave for 2 more mins. Then take dipstick reading.