1997 AUDI A4 checking oil

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Repair Manual, Maintenance
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Oil pressure switch -F1-, 1.4 bar - 25 Nm
Black insulationChecking Page 17
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Sealing ring
If seal is leaking, cut open and replace
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15 Nm +
1/4 turn (90 ) further
Always replace
20 -
Gasket Always replaceEngage in projections on oil cooler
21 -
Oil filter Observe change intervalsObserve installation instructions on oil filterTighten to 20 Nm
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Oil pressure and oil pressure switch,
checking

Special tools and equipment

VAG 1342
VAG 1527 B
VAG 1594 A
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Engine oil level, checking


Test requirements:

Engine oil temperature at least 60 C

Vehicle must be level (horizontal)
Wait a few minutes after switching off engine
to allow oil to flow back into oil pan.

- Pull out dipstick, wipe with a clean cloth and
insert again to stop.

- Pull out dipstick again and read oil level.

Markings on oil dipstick:
Note:
The oil level must not be above marking -a- on the dipstick. a - Oilmust not be topped up.
b - Oil may be topped up. The oil level may rise as far as area -a- after
topping up.
c - Oilmustbe topped up. The oil level is sufficient if somewhere in area -
b- (grooved area) after topping up.
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