Checking and Filling
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® Note thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to determine the cause.
Please note that an exact oil consumption
measurement must be done with the neces-
If the engine oil level is too low or too high,
there is a risk of engine damage.
@ ) sary care and accuracy and may take time.
Tips An authorized Audi dealer or authorized
The oil level indicator in the display is only an Audi Service Facility is trained in accurately
informational display. If the oil level is too measuring the oil consumption.
low, a minimum oil warning appears in the in- — You can find information on engine oil and
strument cluster. Add oil and close the hood. engine oil capacities for the USA at www.
The current oil level will be displayed on the audiusa.com/help/maintenance, or for Can-
MMI the next time the ignition is switched on. ada at www.audi.ca/ca/web/en/
customer-area/care-and-maintenance/
@) Tips audi-service-schedules.html, or call
The engine oil consumption may be up to 800-822-2834.
0.5 quart/600 miles (0.5 liter/1,000 km), de-
pending on driving style and operating condi-
tions. In RS models, the oil consumption may
be up to 1 qt/600 mi (0.8 L/1,000 km). Con-
sumption may be higher during the first
3,000 miles (5,000 km). The engine oil level
must be checked regularly. It is best to check
each time you refuel your vehicle and before
long drives.
— Because of the Lubrication and cooling of
the engine, combustion engines consume
oil. The oil consumption varies depending
on the engine and may change during the Fig. 161 Engine compartment: engine oil filling opening
service life of the engine. Engines generally covet Sxem BE)
consume more oil at the beginning during
the break-in period. Then oil consumption
stabilizes after the break-in period.
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Observe the safety precautions > page 242, Gen-
eral information.
— Under normal conditions, oil consumption > Turn the engine off.
depends on the quality and viscosity of the > Open the hood > page 243.
oil, the engine RPM, the climate conditions, >» Unscrew the cap %~ for the engine oil filler
and the road conditions. The dilution of oil opening > fig. 161.
from condensation or fuel residue as well as > Carefully add 0.5 quart (0.5 liter) of the correct
the age of the oil also play a role. Because oil > page 245.
engine wear increases with mileage, oil con- > Close the engine oil filler opening cap.
sumption will increase again over time until > Close the hood = page 243.
it may be necessary to replace worn compo- > Restart the ignition after two minutes and read
nents. the current oil level in the MMI > page 246,
— Because all these variables play a role, it is Checking the engine oil level.
not possible to define an oil consumption » Applies to: using engine oil that meets the rec-
standard. Therefore, the oil level must be ommended specification: Add some more en-
checked regularly. gine oil again if necessary.
— If you believe that your engine has in-
creased its oil consumption, contact an au-
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