2008 AUDI A4 AVANT service interval

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Fig. 21 O Oil filler cap
location: 3.2 liter, V6-
engine
Before you check anything in the engine compartment,
always read and heed all
WARNINGS=> & in "Working in
the engine compartment" on
page 273.
-Turn off the engine.
Unscrew the cap
"t=:r. to the engine oil filling hole
=> page 278, fig. 209 or=> fig. 210.
-Carefully top off with the appropriate oil in 0.5 liter doses.
-Check the oil level again after two minutes=> page 277.
-Top off the oil again, if necessary.
-Screw the cap back on the filling hole and slide the oil
dipstick in as far as it will go.
& WARNING
• While topping off, the oil must not come in contact with hot
engine parts
-fire hazard!
& WARNING (continued)
• The oil filler cap must be properly secured to prevent oil from
being sprayed on the hot engine and exhaust system when the
engine is running
-fire hazard!
• If your skin has come in contact with the engine oil, you must
subsequently cleanse it thoroughly.
0 Note
• The oil level must not be above range @-danger of converter or
engine damage! Contact an authorized dealership to draw off oil, if
necessary.
• Audi does not recommend the use of oil additives. They may
damage the engine and adversely affect your New Vehicle Warranty.
ffi For the sake of the environment
• Under no circumstances can the oil come in contact with the
sewage network or the soil.
• Observe and follow legal regulations when disposing of empty
oil containers. •
Changing the engine oil
We recommend that have your oil changed by an autho ­
rized Audi dealer or a qualified service station.
Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always read
and heed all WARNINGS =>
& in "Working in the engine compart ­
ment" on
page 273.
The engine oil must be changed according to the intervals specified
in your Maintenance
& Warranty booklet. This is very important
because the lubricating properties of oil diminish gradually during
normal vehicle use.
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Vehic le care irechnical data

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& WARNING (continued)
-The brake fluid must be new. Heavy use of the brakes can
cause a vapor lock if the brake fluid is left in the system too
long. This can seriously affect the efficiency of the brakes as
well as your safety. This could result in an accident.
0 Note
Brake fluid will damage the paint of your vehicle.
W For the sake of the environment
Because of the problem of proper disposal of brake fluid as well as
the special tools required and the necessary expertise, we recom­
mend that you have the brake fluid changed by your authorized Audi
dealer. •
Battery
General information
Under normal operating conditions, the battery in your Audi does
not need any maintenance. With
high outside temperatures it is
advisable however to check the fluid level at regular intervals
through the transparent battery housing. Also check the fluid level
each time you charge the battery. After charging the battery
~ page 289, you should likewise check the battery acid level.
Have the battery checked when you take your vehicle in for service.
You are well advised to replace a battery that is older than 5 years.
Preserving battery charge on a vehicle not operated
for a long time
Some components of the electrical equipment (for example, the
electronic immobilizer) will keep drawing a low current even when the car is
not running
. This will eventually drain the battery
completely if your vehicle is left sitting for a long period of time
without being driven . To prevent this, either charge the battery
occasionally or disconnect the battery negative (ground) cable.
Winter operation
During the winter months, battery capacity tends to decrease as
temperatures drop . This is because more power is also consumed
while starting, and the headlights, rear window defogger, etc., are
used more often.
Avoid unnecessary power consumpt ion, particularly in city traff ic or
when traveling only short distances. Let your authorized Audi dealer
check the capacity of the vehicle battery before winter sets in
~ page 289. A well charged battery will not only prevent starting
problems when the weather is cold, but will also last longer.
[ i] Tips
If your vehicle is left standing for several weeks at extremely low
temperatures, the vehicle battery should be removed and stored
where it will not freeze. This will prevent it from being damaged and
having to be replaced. •
Location of the vehicle battery
The vehicle battery is located in the plenum chamber at the back of
the engine
compartment~ page 275.
The positive(+) battery terminal is protected by a plastic cover. This cover must be removed to access to the positive(+) terminal when
connecting jumper cables to start the engine .
& WARNING
Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always
read and heed all WARNINGS
~ & in "Working in the engine
compartment" on
page 273. •
Vehicle care

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For additional road safety information, please visit the Road Safety
website at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/menu.htm
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Operating your vehicle outside the U.S.A. or Canada
Government regu lations in the United States and Canada require
that automob iles meet specif ic em ission regulations and safety
standards. Therefore, vehic les bui lt for the U.S.A . and Canada differ
from veh icles sold in ot her countries.
I f you p lan to take your vehic le outside the continental limits of the
Un ited States or Canada, there is the possib ility tha t
• unleaded fue ls for vehicles with cata lytic converter may not be
avai lable;
• fuel may have a considerably lower octane rating. Improper fuel
may cause engine damage;
• service may be inadequate due to lack of proper service faci lities,
t ools or test ing equ ipment;
• replacement parts may not be readily avai lable .
• Navigation syste ms for vehicles bu ilt for the U.S.A . and Canada
wi ll not necessarily work in Europe, and may not work in other coun ­
tries outside of Nort h America .
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Audi cann ot be responsible fo r mechan ical damage t hat cou ld
result from inadequate fuel, service or parts avai lab ility. •
Audi Service Repair Manuals and
Literature
Audi Official Factory Service Manuals are published as soon as
possible after model introduction Serv ice manuals are available
from :
Audi Technical Literature Ordering Center Ca ll tol l-free:
Tel. : 1 (800) 544-8021
(from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, EST, Monday through Friday)
or access their website www.audi .ddsltd .com on the Internet to
order repair manua ls and ot her Audi literature. •
Maintenance
General
Your vehicle has been des igne d to help keep main tenance requ ire ­
ments to a minimum. However, a certain amount of regu lar mainte ­
n ance is st ill necessary to assu re y ou r veh ic le's safety, ec onomy and
reliabi lity. For detai led vehic le maintenance consu lt your Mainte ­
nance
& Warran ty booklet.
Under difficult operating condition s, for example at extreme ly low
outside temperatures, in very dusty regions, when towing a trailer
very frequently, etc ., some service work sho uld be perfo rme d
between the intervals specified. This applies particu lar ly to :
• oil ch anges, and
• cleaning or replacing the air filter.