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Read and follow the WARNINGS
before
check-
ing
anything in the engine compartment
c::>
page 236,
Working
in the engine compart-
ment.
..
Turn
the engine off.
..
Unscrew
the engine oil filler opening cap~
c::>
fig.197,
c::>
page239, fig
.
193
.
..
Carefully add 0.5 quart (0.5 liter)
of
the appro-
priate
oil
c::>
page 240.
..
Check the oil
level
again after two minutes
c::>
page 242, Checking the engine oil level
.
.,.
Add oil, if necessary.
..
Close the
engine oil
filler cap and push
the dip-
stick all
the
way in
.
A
WARNING
,
-
-
-
When adding
oil,
do
not let oil
drip
onto hot
engine components
.
There could
be risk of a
fire.
-
You must
secure
the
cap
on the oi
l
filler
opening correctly
so
that oil does
not leak
out onto the hot engine and exhaust system
when
the eng ine
is
running, because this is
a fire hazard.
- Always clean skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact with engine
oil.
(D
Note
-
Applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine:
the oil level
cannot be
above the
0
range
c>
page 242, fig. 195
or
else
you
risk dam-
aging the catalytic converter and the en-
gine
.
Contact an authorized Audi dealer or
authorized Audi Service Facility to
have
ex-
cess oil
extracted
if
necessary.
-Applies to vehicles with a diesel engine: the
oil level
must
not
be in
the
G)
range
c::>page 242, fig.
196-The
oil
must
not
be
extracted
or
else you risk damaging
the
en-
gine. Drive to an authorized
Audi
dealer
or
authorized
Audi
Service Facility immediate-
ly.
- Do
not mix
any
additional
lubr
icants into
the engine
oil.
Damage
cause by such
addi-
tives is
not covered
by the warranty.
Checking
and
Filling
{®
For the sake of the environment
-
Oil
shou
ld
never
enter the sewer system or
come
into
contact with
the ground.
-
Pay
attention to
legal
requirements when
disposing of
empty oil
containers
.
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,
always read and heed all
WARNINGS
c::>
page 236
.
The engine
oil
must
be changed
according
to the
intervals
specified in your
Warranty & Mainte-
nance book let. This is very
important
because the
lubricating properties of oil diminish gradua lly
during norma
l
vehicle
use.
Under
some
circumstances
the engine oil shou ld
be changed more frequent ly.
Change
oil more of-
ten if you drive mostly short distances, operate
the vehicle in dusty areas or
under
predominantly
stop-and-go traff ic conditions, or have your vehi-
cle where temperatures remain below freezing
for extended
periods.
Detergent additives in the oi
l
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 disposal, along
with the special tools and necessary expertise re-
quired, we strongly recommend that you
have
your
oil
changed by an authorized
Audi dealer
or
a
qualified
service stat ion.
If
you choose
to change
your oil yourself,
please
note the following important information:
A
WARNING
,-
~
To reduce the risk
of
personal injury if you
must change the
engine
oil in your vehicle
yourself:
-
Wear
eye
protection.
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