Audi A4 2023 Owner's Manual page 230

Checking and Filling
Drive the engine at higher RPMs while avoiding
full acceleration.
You should drive for at least 30 minutes. The in-
dicator light may not turn off during this time.
Repeat the steps that are described at any time.
Have an authorized Audi dealer or authorized
Audi Service Facility repair the malfunction if the
indicator light does not turn off after a few
drives.
When the message [fil Please drive to warm
up engine appears, adjust your speed accord-
ing to the weather, road, terrain, and traffic
conditions. You should never disobey the traf-
fic laws applicable in the country in which you
are driving in order to follow driving recom-
mendations.
The oil pressure warning
indicator. Always check the oil level regularly.
Checking the engine oil level
The engine oil level can be checked in the MMI.
Observe the safety precautions ® page 223, Gen-
eral information.
» Park the vehicle on a level surface.
» Shut the engine off when it is warm.
» Switch only the ignition back on.
> Wait approximately five minutes so that the en-
gine oil can flow back into the engine oil pan.
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Settings & Service > Oil level.
» Read the oil level in the display. Add engine oil
if the bar in the oil level indicator is just below
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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
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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.
The engine oil consumption may be up to
0.5 quart/600 miles (0.5 liter/1,000 km), de-
pending on driving style and operating condi-
tions. Consumption 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
service life of the engine. Engines generally
consume more oil at the beginning during
the break-in period. Then oil consumption
stabilizes after the break-in period.
- Under normal conditions, oil consumption
depends on the quality and viscosity of the
oil, the engine RPM, the climate conditions,
and the road conditions. The dilution of oil
from condensation or fuel residue as well as
the age of the oil also play a role. Because
engine wear increases with mileage, oil con-
sumption will increase again over time until
it may be necessary to replace worn compo-
nents.
— Because all these variables play a role, it is
not possible to define an oil consumption
standard. Therefore, the oil level must be
checked regularly.
~ If you believe that your engine has increased
its oil consumption, contact an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility to determine the cause. Please note
that an exact oil consumption measurement
must be done with the necessary care and
accuracy and may take time. An authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-
cility is trained in accurately measuring the
oil consumption.
—You can find information on engine oil and
engine oil capacities for the USA at www.