1998 AUDI A4 oil specification

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Engine oil, topping off


Specifications:

Temperature ranges
A = energy-conserving oil
B = multi-grade oil
Multi-grade oils specification API-SF or API-SG
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CAUTION!
If the oil level is below the specified area, check the transmission for
leaks. It is not sufficient to top up with oil.
CAUTION!
Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts
Dept. for the latest parts information. - To check oil level, unscrew oil filler plug (arrow).
- Check oil level with locally manufactured tool, e.g. a piece of angled
wire.
Specification: oil level 7 mm below bottom edge of oil filler hole
- If transmission has no leaks, top up with gear oil: SAE 75 W 90
(synthetic oil), part number G 052 145 S2 (1 liter).
- Install oil filler plug.
- Tighten oil filler plug to 25 Nm.
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6-spd. manual transmission 01E all wheel
drive

Note:

For checking oil level the vehicle must be
stationary and on a level surface (e.g engine
off, standing on an alignment lift).
The oil level must be kept at the specified level.
The transmission may be damaged by over-
filling.

CAUTION!
If the oil level is too low, the transmission must be checked for leaks
and repaired. It is not sufficient to just top off oil.
CAUTION!
Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts
Dept. for the latest parts information. - Remove filler plug -B-, on differential cover, in front of drive axle flange.
- Check oil level using tool such as angled wire.
Specification: level 1 mm below bottom of oil filler hole.
- If there are no leaks, top up with gear oil: SAE 75 W 90 (synthetic oil),
part number G 052 145 S2 (1 liter).
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Final drive oil level, checking


Automatic transmission 01V all wheel drive

CAUTION!
If the oil level is too low, the transmission must be checked for leaks
and be repaired. It is not sufficient to just top off oil. - Remove oil filler plug -arrow- and check level.
Specification: oil level must be at bottom of filler hole.
- If there are no leaks, fill to correct level using gear oil: SAE 75 W 90
(synthetic oil), part number G 052 145 S2 (1 liter)
- Replace sealing ring on plug.
- Install plug and tighten to 30 Nm.
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Brake fluid, changing


WARNING!

Use only new brake fluid conforming to US
Standard FMVSS 116 DOT 4. Genuine VW,
Audi brake fluid conforms to this
specification.
Brake fluid is poisonous. Do not ingest brake
fluid. Wash thoroughly with soap and water if
brake fluid comes into contact with the skin.

CAUTION!
Do not let brake fluid come into contact with
paint because of its caustic effect
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from
surrounding air and should a/ways be stored
in airtight containers.
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact
with fluids containing mineral oils or
gasoline cleaning products.
Mineral oils damage plugs and seals of the
brake system.
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Service Reminder Indicator (SRI),
resetting


Vehicles up to model year 1997
If service date has been reached, service event
which is due appears as a flashing display after
ignition is turned ON. Flashing continues for a
few seconds after engine is started.
The following displays are possible:

OIL Engine oil change
In 1 Inspection service
In 2 Inspection service with additional work
A service event which is due is already displayed
1000 km (620 mi.) or 10 days before.
Service Reminder Indicator (SRI) must be
matched during Delivery Inspection or during
each Inspection Service to the km and time
specifications until next service event with help of
Scan Tool (ST) VAG 1551.

- Select adaptation channels individually and
enter relevant specified values.
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Service
Type Adaptation
channel Specification
Entry
OIL 05 12000 km 00012
In 1
(distance) 06 24000 km 00024
In 1 (time) 07 365 days 00036
In 2 08 730 days 00073
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