2021 AUDI Q2 oil type

Checking and topping up fluids
months so that you can continue to operate your
vehicle reliably. Ask at your filling station wheth­
er the diesel fuel available there is suitable for
the current conditions and for the temperatures
which could potentially occur.
© CAUTION
- Never use FAME fuels (biodiesel), petrol,
heating oil, thinners or any other fuels or
additives, as these could cause serious dam­
age to the fuel system and the engine.
- Never start the engine if
you
fill up with the
wrong type of
fuel,
as this could damage
the fuel system and the engine. Obtain pro­
fessional assistance.

Filling the tank

Procedure for filling the tank

Fig.
238 Vehicle as seen from the rear right: Opening the

fuel tank
flap

fe

Fig.
239 Fuel tank flap with tank cap attached
The fuel tank flap is unlocked and locked auto­
matically by the central locking system.
Unscrewing the tank cap

•
Press the left side of the flap to open
it
-arrow­

ed
Fig.
238.

•
Unscrew the tank cap anti-clockwise.

•
Hook the cap onto the open flap
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Fig.
239.

Closing the tank cap

•
Screw on the tank cap clockwise until
it
clicks
audibly.

•
Close the tank flap. Make sure you hear
it
click
into place.
When the automatic filler nozzle is operated cor­
rectly
it
will switch itself off
as
soon as the tank
is
fulL.
Do not try to put in more fuel after the
nozzle cuts out, as this will fill the expansion
chamber in the fuel tank.
The correct fuel grade for your vehicle is given on
a sticker on the inside of the tank flap. Further
notes on fuel
^>page
289.
The tank capacity of your vehicLe is given in the
Technical data section
^>page
343.
A WARNING
Fuel is highly inflammable and can cause
seri­

ous burns and other injuries.
- For safety reasons we do not recommend
carrying a spare fuel canister in the vehicle.
The canister could become damaged in an
accident and Leak.
- Observe all relevant statutory regulations
on using, storing and transporting spare
fuel canisters.
- When filling your tank or
a
spare fuel canis­
ter with
fuel,
do not smoke and keep away
from naked flames
-
risk of explosion!
- If, in exceptional circumstances, you have
to

carry
a
spare fuel canister, please observe
the following warnings:
- Never
filL
fuel into the spare fuel canister
with the canister placed in or on top of the
vehicLe. An electrostatic charge could
build up during filling, causing the fuel va­
pour to ignite
-
risk of explosion! Always
place the canister on the ground to fill
it.

- Insert the filler nozzle as far as possibLe
into the spare fuel canister.
-
If
the spare fuel canister is made of metal,
the filler nozzle must be in contact with
the canister during filling. This helps pre­
vent an electrostatic charge building up.
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If
you
have to top up the oil between oil changes,
use the grades of oil specified in the table in ac­
cordance with VW standards.
You will need to know whether
- the vehicLe is being serviced based on the
flexi­

ble or fixed oil change service (see last service
record).
- the vehicle has a petrol or diesel engine (see
sticker on inside of fuel tank flap).
Petrol engines
Diesel engines
Oil Change Service
Flexible
VW 504 00
VW 507 00
Fixed
VW 502 00
With diesel
particulate
fil­

ter:
VW 507 00
Without diesel
particulate
fil­

ter:
VW 505 00
Audi recommends

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Audi recommends LongLife high-performance
engine oil from Audi Genuine Parts
© Note
If the oil grades specified in the table are not
available, you can use one of the
folLowing

grades as a substitute. To prevent damage to
the engine, this should not be done more
than once between oil changes and no more
than 0.5 litres should be used.
- Petrol engines: ACEA A3 or API SN (API SM)
standard
- Diesel engines: ACEA C3 or API CJ-4 stand­
ard
© Note
The flexible oil change service is not available
for all models in all countries.
Checking and topping up the engine oil
level

The
oil dipstick differs depending on the type of
engine.

Fig.
246 Oil dipstick (examples): Checking engine oil level

Fig.
247 Engine compartment: Engine oil filler cap
(exam-

pLe)
Please refer to the safety notes
opage
295,
Working on components in the engine compart­
ment.
Checking engine oil level
- Park the vehicle on a level surface.
- Switch off the warm engine. Wait for
a
few mi­
nutes for the oil to drain back into the sump.
- Open the bonnet
opage
296.
-
PuLl
out the oil dipstick
^>page
297, Fig. 245,
wipe it with a clean cloth and insert it again,
pushing it in as far as it will go.
- Then pull the dipstick out again and check the
oil level
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table on page 299.
- If the oil level is too Low, add more engine oil.
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Coolant additive
The coolant additive contains anti-freeze and cor­
rosion protection agent. Only use one of the
fol­

lowing coolant additives. It is possible to mix
these additives.
Topping up coolant
Coolant additive
G13
G12++
Specification

TL774J

TL 774
G

The amount of coolant additive which needs to
be mixed with the water depends on the temper­
atures to be expected in the winter season. If the
anti-freeze concentration is too Low, the coolant
can freeze and cause engine damage.
Hot regions
Cold regions
Coolant
additive

min.
40%
max. 45 %

min.
50%
max. 55 %
Frost protec­
tion

min.-25°C

max. -40 °C

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CAUTION
- Have your qualified workshop check the
cooling system before the winter season to
make sure that the anti-freeze concentra­
tion is adequate for the conditions to be ex­

pected.
This applies particularly if
you
drive
into a colder climate zone.
- To prevent damage to the engine, do not
use a different type of anti-freeze additive if
the approved type of additive is not availa­

ble.
In this case use only water and bring
the coolant concentration back up to the
correct level as soon as possible by putting
in the specified additive.
- Always top up with fresh, unused coolant.
- Radiator sealants must not be added to the
coolant.

Fig.
248 Engine compartment: Markings on coolant ex­
pansion tank
Please refer to the safety notes
^page
295,

Working on components in the engine compart­
ment.
Checking coolant level

•
Park the vehicle on a level surface.

•
Switch off the ignition.

•
Read off the coolant level on the coolant ex­
pansion tank
^>Fig.
248. When the engine is

cold,
the coolant level should be between the
marks. When the engine is warm, it may be
slightly above the top mark.
Topping up coolant
Important: The coolant expansion tank must not
be empty
•=>([).

•
Wait for the engine to cool down.

•
Cover the cap on the expansion tank with a

cloth,
and carefully unscrew the cap
anti-clock­

wise
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/K.

*-
Add coolant in the correct concentration

tapage
299 up to the top mark.

•
You should make sure that the fluid level re­
mains stable. If necessary, add more coolant.

•
Screw the cap on again tightly.
Any loss of coolant normally indicates a Leak in
the cooling system. Drive to a qualified workshop
without delay and have the cooling system

checked.
If there are no leaks in the system, a
loss of coolant can only occur if the coolant boils
and is forced out of the system as a result of
overheating.
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Wheels

WheeLs

Tyres and rims
General notes

•
Inspect the tyres regularly for damage (cuts,
cracks or blisters, etc.). Remove any foreign
bodies embedded in the treads.

•
If
you
have to drive over
a
kerb or similar obsta­

cle,
drive very slowly and as near as possible at
a right angle to the kerb.
• Damaged rims or tyres must be replaced imme­
diately.

•
Keep grease, oil and fuel off the tyres.

•
Mark the wheels before taking them off so that
they rotate in the same direction when refitted.

•
When removed, the wheels should be stored
flat in a
cool,
dry and preferably dark place.

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CAUTION
- Please note that summer and winter tyres
are optimised for the prevailing road condi­
tions at different times of
year.
We recom­
mend that you use winter tyres during the
winter months. At low temperatures, sum­
mer tyres lose their elasticity and grip, and
braking performance also suffers as a re­
sult. Cracks can form in the tread block on
summer tyres if they are used at very cold
temperatures, and this can cause perma­
nent damage to the tyres. An increase in
rolling noise and tyre imbalance may result
from this damage.
- Machined, polished or chrome-plated rims
must not be used in winter conditions. The
process used to manufacture these types of
wheel rim does not provide adequate sur­
face protection against corrosion, and the
rims can be permanently damaged by road
salt or similar.
New wheels or tyres
It is best to have all servicing of wheels and tyres
performed by a qualified workshop, since they
have the necessary special tools and replacement
parts in addition to trained personnel.

•
New tyres do not yet give maximum grip. When
driving with new tyres, drive at moderate
speeds and be especially careful during the first
500 km.

•
All four wheels must be fitted with tyres of the
same type, size (rolling circumference) and
preferably the same tread pattern.
• Tyres should be replaced in pairs and not
indi­

vidually (i.e. both front tyres or both rear tyres
together).

•
We recommend the use of Audi Genuine Tyres.
If
you
wish to use other tyres, please note that
the actual size can differ from the nominal size
marked on the tyre
•=> /\.
•
If
you
wish to purchase a different combination
of rims and tyres than the ones fitted on the ve­
hicle during production, it is advisable to
con­

sult
a
qualified workshop beforehand
<=> /\.

The sizes of the rims and tyres approved
for
your
vehicle are listed in the vehicle's documents (e.g.

EC
Certificate of Conformity or COC
document1)).

The vehicle documents vary depending on the
country in which the vehicle is registered.
If the spare wheel* is
not
the same type as the
tyres fitted on the car (for example if the car has
winter tyres or wide-section tyres) you should on­
ly use the spare wheel* if
a
puncture occurs, and
then
only
for
a
short period of time. In this case,
please drive with extra care. Refit
a
normal road
wheel as soon as possible.
Applies to vehicles with four-wheel drive: All four
wheels must always be fitted with tyres of the
same type, make and tread pattern, as the drive-
line could otherwise be damaged by variations in
the wheel speeds. For the same reason, only use
a spare wheel* which has the same rolling cir­
cumference as the normal road wheels.
Manufacturing date
The manufacturing date is indicated on the tyre
sidewall (possibly only on the inner side of the
wheel): •

15 COC
= Certificate of conformity
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