![]() Coolant has two functions: it keeps the engine from overheating and it protects the engine from freezing in the winter. The first thing you’re going to want to do is to keep an eye on your coolant temperature indicator. However, oil temperature is different from coolant temperature, read this article for a good explanation. This video will show you how to modify an S3/RS3’s settings via OBD2 to add engine oil temperature to the instrument cluster. You can find the S3’s engine oil temperature by following this video. Note that if you have an S3/RS3, the coolant temperature gauge is replaced with a boost gauge. Location of the Coolant Temperature Indicator (Highlighted) Once you drive it again, the sensor should read the coolant levels and the coolant light should turn off. ![]() You do not have to reset anything in the car for the low coolant warning to go away.The manual states that you can also use G12++, but I will follow what is printed on my reservoir.Cut coolant concentrate 50/50 with deionized water (also known as DI water) or distilled water. Use G13 coolant as stated on the reservoir.When the engine is warm, the coolant can rise to be slightly above the maximum marking. When the car is cold, coolant should be between the maximum and minimum line.The coolant reservoir is on the passenger side of the engine bay.If it goes above the middle, you will want to pull over, shut the engine off, and add coolant (if low).If it stays in the middle, you are fine to keep driving.Check the coolant temperature indicator.When you first start your car, beeps and chimes will start going off like your car is very unhappy with you, but don’t freak out as it’s not the end of the world yet… although it could be if you don’t keep an eye on things. Today in my series of Audi A3 tutorials, I’m going to explain what it means to have a “low coolant” warning and how to fix it from the prospective of a 2015 Audi A3 8V.
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