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Checking and Filling
> Read the oil level in the display. Add engine oil — If you believe that your engine has in-
if the bar in the oil level indicator is just below creased its oil consumption, contact an au-
“min” > page 251. thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility to determine the cause.
@) Note Please note that an exact oil consumption
measurement must be done with the neces-
sary care and accuracy and may take time.
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized
@ Tips Audi Service Facility is trained in accurately
measuring the oil consumption.
— You can find information on engine oil and
engine oil capacities for the USA at www.
audiusa.com/help/maintenance, or for Can-
ada at www.audi.ca/ca/web/en/
customer-area/care-and-maintenance/
audi-service-schedules.html, or call
. 800-822-2834.
@) Tips
1a al A cea a 0.5 quart/600 miles (0.5 liter/1,000 km), de- gang
If the engine oil level is too low or too high,
there is a risk of engine damage.
The oil level indicator in the display is only an
informational display. If the oil level is too
low, a minimum oil warning appears in the in-
strument cluster. Add oil and close the hood.
The current oil level will be displayed on the
MMI the next time the ignition is switched on.
pending on driving style and operating condi- S
tions. Consumption may be higher during the 5
first 3,000 miles (5,000 km). The engine oil a
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. 172 Engine compartment: engine oil filler opening
service life of the engine. Engines generally cover
consume more oil at the beginning during
the break-in period. Then oil consumption Observe the safety precautions > page 246, Gen-
stabilizes after the break-in period. eral information.
— Under normal conditions, oil consumption > Turn the engine off.
depends on the quality and viscosity of the > Open the hood © page 247.
oil, the engine RPM, the climate conditions, > Unscrew the cap x for the engine oil filler
and the road conditions. The dilution of oil opening © fig. 172.
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 249.
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 247.
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 250,
— 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 oil
checked regularly. again if necessary.
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Checking and Filling
Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Service intervals.
Resetting the indicator
An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi
Service Facility will reset the service interval dis-
play after performing service.
If you have changed the oil yourself, you must re-
set the oil change interval.
Applies to: MMI: To reset the display, select on
the home screen: VEHICLE > Settings & Service
> Service intervals.
@) Note
— Only reset the oil change indicator if the oil
was changed.
— Following the service intervals is critical to
maintaining the service life and value of
your vehicle, especially the engine. Even if
the mileage on the vehicle is low, do not ex-
ceed the time for the next service.
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