2009 AUDI S3 oil additives

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prevent the formation of harmful deposits, sometimes called
"sludge," that over time can lead to expensive repairs.
At the time of printing, engine oils available in the U .S . and Canada
that meet the exacting specifications of Audi oil standard VW 502 00
are synthetic engine oils. This does not mean, however, that every
synthetic engine oil will meet Audi oil standard VW 502 00. So
always be sure that you use an approved oil.
To help prevent the formation of harmful deposits use only oil with
the following specifications printed on the oil container:
Audi oil standard VW 502 00
Oil container labels may carry the specification singly or in combi­
nation with other designations and oil quality standards.
Viscosity
Engine oils are graded according to their viscosity. The proper
viscosity grade oil for your engine depends on climactic or seasonal conditions where you drive. You can use oil with a viscosity grade of
SAE 5W40 across all temperature ranges for normal driving condi­
tions .
However, if engine oil viscosity grade SAE 5W40 is not available, you
can also use viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 as long as it
meets Audi oil quality standard VW 502 00 specifications.
Because engine oil that meets the Audi oil standard may not be
available everywhere when you need it, we strongly recommend
that you always carry with you an extra quart {liter) of oil that
expressly conforms to the VW 502 00 specification, in case you have
to top off the oil while on the road.
Only if the level of the oil is at or below the minimum mark on the
oil dipstick -and no oil that expressly conforms to Audi oil standard
VW 502 00 specifications is available -may you top off with a high
quality engine oil, preferably synthetic -based, that meets ACEA A3,
ACEA A5 or ACEA B5, API SL or ILSAC GF-3 specifications, but even
then, only in viscosity grades SAE 5W -40, SAE 5W -30, or SAE 0W -40 .
However, during the entire time between oil change intervals, never top off with more than a total of 0
.5 qt/liter engine oil that does not
conform to Audi oil specification VW 502 00.
For more information about engine oil that has been approved for
your vehicle, please contact either your authorized Audi dealer or
Audi Customer Relations at 1 (800) 822-2834 or visit our web site at
www.audiusa.com or www.audicanada.ca. Here you will also find a
current list of oils (manufacturers, brand names etc.) that conform
to Audi oil standard VW 502 00.
Changing the engine oil
The engine oil and oil filter must be changed according to the
mileage (kilometers) and time intervals specified in your vehicle 's
Warranty
& Maintenance booklet. Do not exceed these intervals -
harmful deposits from old engine oil can reduce engine perfor­
mance and can lead to expensive engine repairs.
Changing the oil at the recommended intervals is so very important
because the lubricating properties of oil decrease gradually during
normal vehicle use. If you are not sure when you have your oil
changed, ask your authorized Audi Service Advisor.
Under some circumstances the engine oil should even be changed
more frequently . Change oil more often if you drive mostly short
distances, operate the vehicle in dusty areas or mostly under stop ­
and-go traffic conditions, or when you use your vehicle where
temperatures stay below freezing point for long periods.
Detergent additives in the oil will make fresh oil look dark after the
engine has been running for a short time. This is normal and is not
a reason to change the oil more often than recommended .
Damage or malfunctions due to lack of maintenance
It is essential that you change your oil at the recommended intervals
using only engine oil that complies with Audi oil standard
VW 502 00 . Your New Vehicle Limited Warranty does not cover
damage or malfunctions due to failure to follow recommended
maintenance and use requirements as set forth in the Audi Owner's
Manual and Warranty & Maintenance booklet. Your dealer will have
to deny warranty coverage unless you present to the dealer proof in
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Checkin g and fillin g ---------------~-!':WIii
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Before you check a nything in the e ngine compartment,
alw ay s re ad and heed all WARNINGS ~
& in "Working in
the engine compartment" on
page 225.
- Unscrew the cap~ to the engine oil filli ng hole
~ page 230, fig . 173 or~ page 230, fig. 174 .
Carefully top off with the appropriate o il in 0 .5 liter doses .
- Check the oil level again after two minutes~
page 229.
-Top off t he o il a gai n, i f n ecessary .
- Screw the cap back on the filling hole and s lide the oil
dipstic k in as far as i t will go.
& WARNING
• While topping off , th e oil mu st n ot com e in c ont act with h ot
e ng ine part s -fire h aza rd!
• The oil fill er cap mu st b e prope rly sec ured to pre vent oil fr om
b ei ng spr ay ed on th e hot eng ine and e xha ust s yste m when th e
engine i s runni ng -fire haz ard!
• If you r skin h as come in co ntac t wi th th e engin e oil , you mus t
s ub sequ entl y c leanse it tho rou ghl y.
0 Note
• The oil level must not be above range @- danger of converter or
engine damage! Contact a qualified workshop to draw off oi l, if
necessary.
• Audi d oes no t r ecommend th e use of o il a ddit iv es . The y may
d am age the engin e and adver sely aff ect y our New Vehi cle Limited
Warr ant y.
<£' For the sak e of th e environment
• Under no circumstances can the oi l come in contact with the
sewage network or the soi l.
• Observe and follow legal regulations when disposing of empty
oi l 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 co mpart ment, always re ad
an d heed all WARN INGS=>
& in "Working in the engine compart­
ment" on
page 225.
The engine oi l must be changed according to the interva ls specified
in your Warranty
& Maintenance booklet. This is very important
because the lubricat ing properties o f oi l d im inish g radua lly during
normal vehicle use.
Under some circumstances the engine oil shou ld be changed more
frequently . Change oil more often if you drive mostly short
distances, operate the vehicle in dusty areas or under predomi­
nantly stop -and -go traffic conditions, or have your vehicle where
temperatures remain below freezing for extended periods .
Detergent additives in the oil w ill make fresh oi l look dark after the
engine has been running for a short time . This is normal and is not
a reason to change the oil more often than recommended .
Because of the problem of proper disposal, along with the spec ial
tools and necessary expertise required, we strong ly recommend
that you have your oi l changed by an authorized
Audi de aler or a
qualified service station .
If you choose to ch ang e yo ur oil your self , please note the following
important information : .,_
Vehicle care I t •

-Checking and filling
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& WARNING
To reduce the ri sk of personal inju ry if you mu st change the engine
oil in your vehicle your self:
• Wear eye prote ction .
• To reduce the ri sk of bu rn s from hot engine oil , let the engine
c ool down to the tou ch .
• When remo ving th e oil dr ain pl ug w ith your fing ers, s tay a s fa r
a w ay as po ssibl e. Alw ays keep your forearm p arallel to the grou nd
to help prevent hot oil from running down your arm .
• Drai n the oil into a container de signed for th is purpose , one
l a rg e enough to hold at le ast the tot al a mount of oil in your eng ine .
• Engine oil is poi sonou s. Keep it well out of the rea ch of children .
• Continuous contact with used engine oil i s harmful to your
skin. Always prote ct your skin by wa shin g oil off thoroughly with
s oap and water .
0 Note
Never mix oil additives with your engine oil. These additives can
damage your engine and adversely affect your Audi New Vehicle Limited Warranty .
~ For the sake of the environment
• Before changing your oil, first make sure you know where you
can proper ly dispose of the used oil.
• Always dispose of used engine oil properly . Do not dump it on
garden soil, wooded areas, into open st reams or down sewage
drains .
• Recycle used engine oi l by taking it to a used engine oi l collec ­
tion facility in your area, or contact a service station .•
Engine cooling system
Coolant
The engine coolan t perf orms two func tions: it keeps the
engine from overheating an d it protects the engine from
freezing in the winter.
The cooling system is sealed and general ly requires litt le attention.
The coo ling system has been fi lled at the factory with a permanent
coo lant which does not need to be changed. The coolant consists of
a mixture of water and the manufacturer's glycol -basedcoolant
additive G12+ + antifreeze with anti corrosion additives (50% for USA
models; 60% for Canadian mode ls) . This mixture both assures the
necessary frost protection and protects metal components in the
engine's cooling system from corrosion and scaling. It also raises
the boil ing point o f the coolant.
D o not reduce the concentration of the coo lant in the summer by
adding pla in water.
Th e proporti on of coolant additive must b e at
l e as t 50 % but not more than 60 %
to maintain antifreeze protection
and cooling efficiency . If the coolant frost protect ion is too low, the
coo lant could freeze and damage the vehicle heating and engine
coo ling system.
For year-round driving, antifreeze is added at the factory for temper ­
atures down to :
• -31 °F ( -35 °C) USA
• - 40 °F ( - 40 °C) Canada .
You can mix the G12 ++ coolan t additive with other additives G12 + or
G12. Always check with your authorized Audi dealer.
& WARNING
Bef ore you che ck anything in the engine compartment , alwa ys
read and heed all WARNING S
~ & in "Working in the engine
c ompartment " on
page 225.

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ABS
See Anti-lock brake system
ABS (Anti-lock brake system) 194
Wa rning/indicato r lights .. ... .... .. 16
Accessori es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Adapter for anti-theft wheel bo lts . . . . . 275
Adaptive Light Air conditioning
Switching on and off
Air distribution 101
Climate controls .. ...... .... ... .. 103
Air outlets
Adjusting the outlets for rapid Side airbags
... .... .... ... .. ..... 163
Side curtain airbags ....... .... .. . 166
When must the system be inspected? ...
158
All Whee l Drive . ...... .... .......... 196
Alloy wheels ....... ... .... ...... ... 212
defrosting/defogging .... .... ... .
104 All -whe el drive
Climate controls .. .... .... .... ... 104
Winter tires ... ... ... .. ...... .... 260
Air quality sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Alternator
defective ....................... . 34 Air recirculation
....... .. .... ....... 103
See Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adaptive light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Adding Engine coolant ... .... .... ....... 234
Engine oil . ................... ... 230
Windshield washer fluid .... ...... 241
Additiona l accessories .... ...... ... .. 305
Additives Engine oil .... .... ... ... ... .. .... 230
Adjustable steering whee l column ..... 107
Adjusting Steering wheel column .... ... .... 107
Adjusting front seats ............. ... . 74
Advanced Airbag System Children . ... .. .... .... ..... ..... 170
Components ...... .... ......... . 154
Front airbags ......... .... ....... 152
How the components work together 155
Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF ligh t .. ... 159
W eight -sensing mat .. .. .. .... .... 170
Air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
See also Climate controls . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Climate controls
.... . ......... ... 102
When should I use the air recirculation?
102
Air r ecirculation mode
Clima te controls .. ...... .... ... . . 102
Airbag Warning /indicator lights ....... .... 14
Airbag system .... .... .... .... .. 147, 164
Advanced Airbag System .......... 151
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Child restraints .. ... ... .... .... .. 171
Components (front airbags) ..... ... 154
Danger of fitting a chi ld safety seat on the
front passenger seat . .... .... ... 149
Disposal . .... .... ...... .... ... .. 161
Front airbags . ... .. ..... ... .. ... . 151 Aluminum alloy wheels
...... .... .... 212
Amb ient lighting .. ... .... .... .... .... 61
Anti-glare inside day-night mirror .... .. 69
An ti-lock brake system
How the ABS system works ........ 194
Anti -lock brake system (ABS )
Warning /indicator lights ... .... .... . 16
Anti-Slip Regulation System (ASR) How the system works . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
An ti-theft sys tems
An ti-Theft Alarm System .. . .. .. .... 45
Anti -theft wheel bolts ..... .... .... ... 275
Armrest Center armrest ....... .. .. .. ..... .. 81
Rear armrest ................. .. .. 82
How do the front ai rrbags work? . . . . 156 Ashtray
How many airbags does my vehicle have?
154
Important things to know . ... .. ... 147
Indicator ligh t .... ... .. ..... .. ... 158
Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Rea
r .... ... .. .. ... ... .. .. ... ... .. 93
ASR How the Anti -Slip Regulation System
works ... .... .... .... ... .... ... 192

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Emergency flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Eme rgency operation
panoramic sliding sunroof . .... ..... 49
Rear lid . .... ... .. .... .... ...... .. 43
Emergency release for selector lever . . . 123
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Emergency towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Engine 4-cylinder (200 hp) ..... ... .... ... 226
6 -cylinder (250 hp) ............... 227
Coolant .......... .... ....... .... 232
Hood .... ... .. ...... .... ... .... . 224
Starting .... .... .... .... .... 108, 109
Starting with jumper cables ...... . 287
Stopping ... .... .... .... ........ 109
E . ngine compartment . .... .... .... .. .
Safety instructions ...... .... .... .
226
225
Working in the engine compar tment 225
Engine coolant system .............. 232
Adding coolant .... .... .......... 234
Checking coolant level .... .... .... 233
Checking the engine coolant leve l .. 233
Radiator fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Engine coolant temperature
Gauge .............. .............. 9
Engine cooling system
Malfunction ...... .... ....... .... . 30
E . d ngine ata ...... .... ........... .. . 300
Engine hood Closing ......................... 225
Release lever . ............... .... 224
R I . d . e easing an opening .... ... ... .. 224 Engine
oil .... ...... ........ ... .... . 227
Adding ...... ... .. .... .... ...... 230
Additives ....................... 230
Changing .. ............. ........ 231
Check ing the engine oil level .... ... 229
Indications and conditions requiring extra checking .......... ...... ...... 229
Oil consumption ................. 229
Oil grades . .... ...... ... .. .... ... 227
Recommended oil check intervals .. 229
Specification and viscosity ........ 227
Engine oil level ... ..... .. ...... ...... 32
Engine oil pressure (malfunction) ... .. . 31
Engine oil sensor defective ............ 32
Engine speed limitation .. .... .... .... . 32
Environment
B k. . d
rea -in peno .... .... .... .... . . 197
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Disposing of your vehic le battery ... 237
Driving at high speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Driving to minimize pollution and noise .
199
Fuel ............................ 221
Fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Leaks under your vehicle . .... ..... 225
Letting the vehicle stand and warm up ..
200
Proper disposal of drained brake fluid
236
Proper disposa l of
di ra ined engine
coo lant .. .... ... .... .... .... ... 234
Proper disposa l of drained engine oil
230,231
Recycling used engine oil .. .... ... 230 Unleaded fuel
...... ... .. ... .... . 219
What should I do with an old battery?
237
EPC
See Electronic power control . . . . . . . . 13
ESP
See Electronic Stability Program .... 190
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ... .... .... . 190
Expans ion tank 233
F
Fahrenheit
Switching between Fahrenheit and Centigrade . .... .. ... ... .... .... 103
Fan Adjusting the fan speed .. .... .. .. . 103
Cl imate controls ...... ...... .... . 103
Radiator .... .... .... ... .. .... .. . 235
Fastening eyes ... ........ .... .... ... 84
Flat tire Changing ....................... 272
Floor mats . ....... ..... ... .... .... . 132
Fog lights, front ...... .... ... ... ... .. 56
Folding master key with remote control . 35
Foot pedals . ... .. .... .... ...... .... 132
For the sake of the environment
Gasoline fumes and the environment 221
Letting your engine warm up . ..... . 109
Reducing engine noise by upshifting
early ... .. .... .... ... .... .... .. 8, 9
Refueling .. ........... ........ .. 221