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Audi A6 V6-3.0L (AVK) (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Engine Oil: Specifications (page 4 of 5)

Make
Audi
Model
A6
Engine
V6-3.0L (AVK)
Year
2004
Section
Fluids › Engine Oil
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 4 of 5
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Engine Oil: Service and Repair

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL:

V6 Shown, Other Engine Are Similar

The best time to check the engine oil level is when the oil is warm.

To get a true reading, the vehicle should be on level ground.

^ After turning off the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.

Always heed WARNINGS! See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information

^ Pull out dipstick (arrow) and wipe it clean with a rag.

^ Reinsert dipstick; push it all the way in.

^ Pull dipstick out again and read the level.

a - You must not add oil.

b - You can add oil.

c - You must add oil. After putting in oil, make sure that the oil level is somewhere within the b range.

^ Make sure that the dipstick is pushed in all the way.

ADDING ENGINE OIL:

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