Audi A8 2008 Owner's Manual page 311

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WARNING
Before you check anyt hing in the engine comp artm ent , alw ays
read and heed all WARNINGS ~
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in "Working in the engine
comp artment " on p age 30 7. •
Appl ies to vehicles: with 12-cylinder engine
Engine compartment overview : 1 2-cyl inder
engine
These are the most important items that you can check.
Fig. 262 Ty pical layout fo r cont ain ers, engine oil dip st ick a nd engine oil fille r
cap
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Windshield/head light washer container
(Q ) . . . . . . . .
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Brake fluid reservoir ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
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Engine oi l dipstick (orange) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
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Engine oil fi ller cap
('t=:11) . . ...... . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. . .
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Coolant expansion tank
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WARNING
Before you check anything in th e engine compartment , alway s
read and heed all WARNINGS ~
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in "Wo rking in t he engine
compartm ent " on page 307.
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Tips
The coolant expansion tank is located under a cover . •
Engine oil
Engine oil specifications
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The engine oil used in your Audi needs the right kind of
oil.
The engine in your Audi is a sophisticated powerplant that was built
to exacting specifications. This engine needs the right kind of
engine oil that meets specifications regarding quality and viscosity
so that it can run smoothly and reliably. Choosing the righ t oil and
changing oil within the time and mileage interva ls printed in your
vehicle's Warranty & Maintenance book let matters a lot more today
than it did years ago. Audi has developed a special quality standard
for engine oil that wil l help assure that your vehicle's engine wi ll get
the lubrication it needs for proper operation .
Mode rn engine lubrication has taken a quantum leap in the last few
years . Many syn t hetic oils available today provide better engine
lubrication that can outlast traditional petroleum-based oils,
making them a smart choice for use throughout the life of your Audi.
Whether you use synthetic or petroleum -based engine oil, the oi l
that you use must conform to Audi's oi l qua lity standard VW 502 00 ..,
Vehicle care I
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irechnical data