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switched on .
- The engine oi l consumption may be up to
0.5 quart/600
miles (0.5 liter/1,000
km),
depending on driving style and operating
conditions. In RS models, the oil consump-
tion may be up to 1 qt/600 mi (0.8 L/
1,000 km). Consumption may be higher
during the first 3,000 miles (5,000 km). Be-
cause of this, the engine oil level must be
checked regular ly. It would be best to check
each time you ref uel your veh icle and befo re
long d rives.
Changing the engine oil
We recommend that hove your oil changed by on
authorized Audi dealer or a qualified service sta-
tion.
Before you check a nyth ing in the eng ine compart-
ment, alway s read and heed all WARNINGS
9
&.
in Working in the engine comportment on
page 199.
The engine oil must be changed according to the
intervals specified in you r Warranty & Mainte-
nance booklet. This is very impo rtant because the
lub ricating properties of oil diminish gradually
during normal vehicle use.
Unde r some circu mstances the e ngine oil should
be cha nged more frequently . Change oil mo re of-
ten if yo u d rive mostly short distances, operate
the vehicle in dusty areas or under predominant ly
stop-and-go traffic conditions, or have your vehi-
cle where temperatures
remain below freezing
for extended 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.
Because of the problem of proper disposa l, along
with the special tools and necessary expertise re-
q uired, we strongly recommend that you have
your oil changed by an authorized Audi dealer or
a qualified service station.
If you choose to chang e your o il your se lf, please
note the following important information:
Ch e c k ing an d Filling
A
WARNING
To reduce the risk of persona l injury if you
must change the eng ine oil in you r vehicle
yourself:
- Wear eye protect ion.
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- To reduce the risk of burns from hot engine
oil, let the engine cool down to the touch.
- When remov ing the oil drain plug w ith your
f ingers, stay as far away as possible. Always
keep your forearm parallel to the ground to
help prevent hot oil from running down your
arm.
- Drain the oil into a container designed for
this purpose, one la rge enough to hold at
least the tota l amount of oi l in you r engine .
- Engine oil is poisonous. Keep it we ll out of
the reach of children.
- Continuous contact with used engine o il is
harmf ul to your skin. Always protect your
skin by washing oil off thoroughly with soap
and wate r.
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Note
Never mix oil additives with your engine oil.
These additives can damage your engine and
adverse ly affect you r Audi limited New Vehi-
cle Warranty.
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For the sake of the environment
- Before chang ing your oi l, first make sure
you know where you can properly d ispose of
the used oil.
- Always dispose of used e ngine oil properly .
Do not dump it on ga rden soil, wooded
areas, into open streams or down sewage
dra ins.
- Recycle used e ngine o il by ta king it to a used
eng ine oil collection fac ility in yo ur area, or
cont act a se rvice station.
Cooling
system
Coolant
The eng ine cooling system is filled w ith a mixture
of purified water and coolant additive at the fac-
tory. This coolant m ust not be not changed .
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