1997 AUDI A4 oil level

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Lubrication system
components, removing and
installing

Notes:

If large quantities of metal particles or other
deposits (caused, for example, by partial
seizure of the crankshaft or connecting rod
bearings) are found in the engine oil when
performing repairs, clean the oil passages
thoroughly and replace the oil cooler in order to
prevent further damage from occurring later.
Always replace O-rings, gaskets and oil seals
when performing repairs.
The oil level must not be above the max. mark -
otherwise this can cause damage to the
catalytic converter. Markings Page 17
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Viscosity grades and oil specifications
Repair Manual, Maintenance

Oil capacities
Repair Manual, Maintenance

Checking oil pressure Page 17
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Oil level, checking


Test conditions

Oil temperature above 60 C.

Vehicle level.
The vehicle must be standing on level
ground when checking the oil level. Wait for
a few minutes after switching off the engine
to allow the oil to flow back into the oil pan.

Test sequence

- Pull out dipstick, wipe off with a clean cloth and
insert it again as far as it will go.

- Pull out dipstick again and read oil level.
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Markings on oil dipstick:
Note:
The oil level must not be above marking -a- on the dipstick.
Oil capacities Repair Manual, Maintenance
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.
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