2009 AUDI S4 CABRIOLET oil viscosity

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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 oi ls 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 fo llowing specifications pr inted on the oil container:
A ud i oil stan dard VW 50 2 0 0
Oil container labels may carry the specification singly or in combi­
nation with other designations and oil quality standards.
V isc osi ty
Engine oils are graded according to their viscosity . The proper
viscosity grade oil for your engine depends on climactic or seasona l
conditions where you drive. You can use oil with a viscosity grade of
SAE 5W40 across all temperature ranges for normal dr iving condi ­
tions.
However, if engine oil viscosity grade SAE 5W40 is not available, you
can a lso use viscosity grade SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 as long as it
meets Audi oil qua lity standard VW 502 00 specifications .
Because engine oil that meets the Audi oil standard may not be
avai lable everywhere when you need it, we strongly recommend
t hat you a lways carry with you an extra quart ( liter) of oil that
express ly conforms to the VW 502 00 specification, in case you have
t o top off the oil while on the road .
On ly if the level of the oil is at or be low the minimum mark on the
oi l dipstick -and no oil that express ly 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 S L or ILSAC GF -3 specifications, but even
then, on ly in viscosity grades SAE 5W -40, SAE 5W -30, or SAE 0W -40.
However, during the ent ire time between oi l change intervals, never top off with more than a total of 0
.5 qt/ liter engine oi l that does not
conform to Audi oil specification VW 502 00.
For more information about engine oi l that has been approved for
your vehicle, p lease contact either your authorized Audi dea ler 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 o ils (manufacture rs, brand names etc.) that confo rm
to Audi oil standard VW 502 00.
Changing th e engine oil
The engine oil and oil f ilter must be changed according to the
mi leage (ki lometers) and time intervals specified in your vehic le's
Warranty & Maintenance booklet. Do no t exceed these intervals -
harmfu l deposits from old engine oil can reduce engine perfor­
mance and can lead to expensive eng ine repa irs.
Changing the oil at the recommended intervals is so very important
because the l ubricating properties of oi l decrease gradua lly during
norma l vehicle use. If you are not sure when you have your oil
changed, as k your authorized Audi Service Advisor.
Under so me circumstances the engine oil should even be changed
more frequently . Change oil more often if you drive mostly short
distances, opera te the vehicle in dusty areas or m ostly 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.
D amag e or malf unct ions due to la ck of maintenan ce
It is essential that you change your oi l at the recommended intervals
using on ly engine oil that complies with Audi oil standard
VW 502 00. Your Limited New Vehic le Warranty does not cover
damage or malfunctions due to failure to fol low recommended
maintenance and use requirements as set forth in the Audi Owner's
Manual and Wa rranty & Maintenance booklet. Your dea ler wi ll have
to deny warranty coverage unless you present to the dealer proof in _,.
Vehic le care

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the form of Service or Repair Orders that all scheduled maintenance
was performed in a timely manner. •
Engine oil consumption
The engine in your vehicle depends on an adequate
amount of oil to lubricate and cool all of its moving parts.
In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal
engine components , all internal combustion engines consume a
certain amount of oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine
and may change significantly over the life of the engine. Typically,
engines with a specified break -in period (see~
page 219) consume
more oil during the break-in period than they consume after oil
consumption has stabilized.
Under normal conditions, the rate of oil consumption depends on
the quality and viscosity of the oil, the RPM (revolutions per minute)
at which the engine is operated, the ambient temperature and road
conditions. Further factors are the amount of oil dilution from water
condensation or fuel residue and the oxidation level of the oil. As
any engine is subject to wear as mileage builds up , the oil consump­
tion may increase over time until replacement of worn components
may become necessary .
With all these variables coming into play, no standard rate of oil
consumption can be established or specified. There is no alternative
to regular and frequent checking of the oil level, see
Note.
If the yellow engine oil level warning symbol in the instrument
cluster lights up, you should check the oil level as soon as
possible
with the oil dipstick~ page 254. Top off the oil at your
earliest convenience~
page 255.
& WARNING
Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always
read and heed all WARNINGS
~ & in "Working in the engine
compartment" on
page 250.
0 Note
Driving with an insufficient oil level is likely to cause severe damage
to the engine.
[ i] Tips
• The oil pressure warning display 't!::r. is not an indicator of the oil
level. Do not rely on it. Instead, check the oil level in your engine at
regular intervals, preferably each time you refuel, and always before
going on a long trip.
• If you have the impression your engine consumes excessive
amounts of oil, we recommend that you consult your Audi dealer to
have the cause of your concern properly diagnosed . Keep in mind
that the accurate measurement of oil consumption requires great
care and may take some time . Your Audi dealer has instructions
about how to measure oil consumption accurately. •
Checking the engine oil level
Fig. 198 Illustration of
principle 1: Markers on
oil dipstick ..,_

IIPJI Alphabetical index _ __,__ ___ ____;_...::.:...::... ___________________________ _
Hood ...... ... ...... .. ... .. .. ... 249
Starting .. .... .... ....... ... 119,120
Starting with jumper cables ....... 304
Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
120
Engine compartment
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
250
Working in the engine compartment 250
Engine coolant .................. ... 258
Checking the engine coo lant level .. 258
Malfunction warning symbol ... ..... 31
Engine coolant level
Checking ... .. .... .... ..........
258
E . I
ngine coo ant system ... .... ....... 257
Adding coolant .................. 259
Radiator fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Engine coolant temperature
Temperature gauge ....... .... ....
13
Engine data ...... ............... ... 314
Engine hood Closing ... .... ... .... .... ...... .
250
How to release the hood . . . . . . . . . . 249
Opening .. .... .... ....... .... ... 249
Engine oil ... ... .... .... .... ... .... 252
Adding ... .. ...... ... .... ...... . 255
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Changing . .............. ........ 256
Checking the engine oil level ...... . 254
Indications and conditions requiring extra
checking .... .... ....... .... ...
254
Indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Oil capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
314
Oil consumption ................. 254
Oil grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Recommended oil check intervals .. 254
Sensor defective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Specification and viscosity ...... ..
252
Engine oil pressure
Malfunction .. ....... ..... ... .... . 32
Environment Break -in period .... .... .... .... ..
219
Catalytic converter .... .... .... ... 220
Disposing of your vehic le battery ...
262
Driving at high speeds ...... .... .. 221
Driving to minimize pollution and noise .
221
Fuel ......... .... ... .. .... .... .. 246
Fuel economy ....... ...... ...... 221
Leaks under your vehicle . ...... ... 250
Letting the vehicle stand and warm up
222
Proper disposa l of drained brake fluid
261
Proper disposal of drained engine
coo lant ..................... ...
259
Proper disposa l of drained engine oil
255,256
Recycling used eng ine oil ......... 255
Unleaded fuel ... .... ..... .... ... 244
What should I do with an old battery?
262
EPC
See Electronic power control .. ... .. . 22
ESP Electronic stabi lization program ....
212
See also Electronic stabilization program
(ESP) . ... .... .... ........ ......
212
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .. ....... .. 212
Expansion tank .. .. .. .. .. .... .... ... 258
F
Fahrenheit
Switching between Fahrenheit and Centigrade ... .... ..............
113
Fan
Climate controls ... ....... .... ...
114
Radiator ...... .... ........... ... 260
Setting the fan speed 114
Flat tire
Changing .. .... .... ............. 293
Floor mats
Fog lights
153
Front ....... ...... .... ........ ... 79
Folding master key with remote control . 47
Foot pedals . ... .. .... .... .... ...... 152
For the sake of the environment
Gaso line fumes and the environment
246
Letting your engine warm up ....... 120
Reducing engine noise by early
upshifting ......................
13
Refueling ......... ...... ........ 246
Saving fuel by early upshifting . ..... 13
Using the rear window defogger ....
116
Front airbags
Description ......................
172
How they work ..... .... ....... ... 177
Front ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Front seat adjustment
Safety guide lines .................. 92