A6 Quattro Sedan V6-2.7L Turbo (APB) (2000)
Engine Oil: Testing and Inspection
Oil level, checking
Test conditions
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Oil temperature above 60°C.
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Vehicle level.
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Wait for a few minutes after switching off the engine to allow the oil to flow back into the oil pan.
Test sequence
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Pull out dipstick, wipe off with a clean cloth and insert it again as far as it will go.
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Pull out dipstick again and read 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.
Oil capacities Refer to Repair information, Maintenance
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.