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Audi A8L V8-4.2L (BFM) (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Engine Oil: Specifications (page 3 of 4)

Make
Audi
Model
A8L
Engine
V8-4.2L (BFM)
Year
2004
Section
Fluids › Engine Oil
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 3 of 4
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Engine Oil: Testing and Inspection

Oil level, checking 

Requirements 
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Engine oil temperature at least 60 ° C 

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Vehicle must be level (horizontal)

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After switching off the engine, wait a few minutes to allow the oil to flow back into the sump.

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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.

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