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- The oil fi ll er cap must be prope rly secured to
prevent oil from being sprayed on t he hot
eng ine and exhaust system when t he engine
is runn ing - fire hazard!
- If
your skin has come in contact w ith the en-
gine oil, you m ust subsequently cleanse it
th oroughly.
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Note
- Check the oil level using the MMI. If the
message Please reduce oil level appears,
contact your author ized Audi dealer or other
qualified workshop to have excess oil ex-
tracted if necessary.
- Audi does not recommend th e use of oil
additiv es. They may damage th e engin e
and adversely affect your New Vehicle War-
rant y.
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For the sake of the environment
- Under no circumstances can the oil come in
contact with the sewage network or the soil.
- Observe and follow legal regu lations whe n
dispos ing of empty oil conta iners.
Changing the engine oil
We recommend that have your oil changed by an
authorized Audi dealer or a qualified service sta -
tion.
Before you check anything in the engine compart-
ment, alw ays read and heed all WARNINGS
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in Working in the engine compartment on
page 218 .
The engine oil must be changed according to the
interva ls specified in your Warranty
&
Mainte-
nance booklet . This is very important because the
lub ricat ing propert ies of oil diminish gradually
du ring normal vehicle use.
Under some circumstances the engine oil should
be changed more frequently. Change oil more of-
ten if you drive mostly short distances, operate
the vehicle in dusty areas or unde r predom inantly
st op-and-go tr aff ic condit ions, or have your vehi-
cle whe re temperatures rema in below freezing
for extended periods .
Checking
and Fillin g
Det ergent additives in the oil will make fresh oil
look dark after the engine has been running for a
short time. This is norma l and is not a reason to
change the oi l more often than recommended.
Because of the problem of proper disposal, along
with t he special too ls and necessary expertise re-
quired, we strongly recommend that you have
your oil changed by an authorized Audi dealer or
a qualified service station.
If
you choose to change your oil yourself ,
please
note the f ollowing important informat ion:
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WARNING
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To reduce the risk of personal inj ury if you
must change the engine oi l in your vehicle
yourself:
- Wear eye protect ion.
-
- To reduce the risk of burns from hot engine
oil, let the engine cool down to the touch.
- W hen removing the oil drain plug with your
f ingers, stay as far away as possible. Always
keep yo ur 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 large enough to hold at
least the tota l amou nt of oil in your engine.
- Engine oil is poisonous . Keep it we ll out of
the reach of children .
- Continuous contact wit h used engine oil is
harmful to your skin. Always protect your
skin by washing oil off thoro ughly wi t h soap
and water .
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Note
Never mix oil additives with your engine oil.
These additives can damage your engine and
adversely affect your Audi Limited New Vehi-
cle Warranty.
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For the sake of the environment
- Before changi ng your oil, first make sure
you know where you can prope rly dispose of
the used oi l.
- Always dispose of used engine oi l properly.
Do not dump it on garden soi l, wooded
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