Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Requirements for test:

• ● Engine oil temperature at least 60 °C
• ● Vehicle must be level (horizontal)
• ● After switching off the engine, wait a few minutes to allow the oil to flow back into the sump.

• ‒ 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 can 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 marking -a- on the dipstick.