A8 Sedan V8-3.7L (AEW) (1997)
Engine Oil: Testing and Inspection
Oil level, checking
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Engine warm-oil temperature greater than 60°C (140°F)
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Vehicle on level ground
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After stopping engine, wait a few minutes to allow the oil to flow back into the pan.
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Withdraw dipstick, wipe off with clean rag and fully re-insert.
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Withdraw dipstick again and read oil level.
Range of markings on dipstick:
a - Oil MUST NOT be topped off
b - Oil may be topped off
After topping off oil, it is sufficient for the oil level to be somewhere in range -a- Oil MUST BE topped off
After topping off oil, it is sufficient for the oil level to be somewhere in range -b- (shaded area)
After topping off oil, it is sufficient for the oil level to be somewhere in range -c- (shaded area).
CAUTION: Oil level must not exceed the "MAX" mark on the dipstick.