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A3 Mk1

Checking oil level
Checking oil level
Test conditions
l  Engine oil temperature at least 60 °C.
l  Vehicle must be level (horizontal)
l  Wait a few minutes after switching off the engine to allow the oil to flow back into the sump.
Test sequence
–  Pull out the dipstick, wipe off with a clean cloth and insert it again as far as it will go.
–  Pull out the dipstick again and read off the oil level.
   
Markings on oil dipstick:
a - Do not top up oil.
b - Oil may be topped up. The oil level may rise as far as area -a- after topping up.
c - Oil must be topped up. It is sufficient if the oil level is somewhere in area -b- (grooved area on dipstick) after topping up.
  Note
The oil level must not be above the “max” marking and not below the “min” marking.
  A02-0018

Engine cooling > < Engine oil