Audi A6 Typ 4G: Checking the engine oil level and adding
engine oil
The engine oil level can be checked in the Infotainment
system
Fig. 183 Engine compartment: engine oil filler opening
cover
Checking the engine oil level
Adding engine oil
- Turn the engine off.
- Unscrew the engine oil filler opening cap
fig.
183,
fig. 182.
- Carefully add 0.5 quart (0.5 liter) of the correct
oil.
- Close the engine oil filler opening cap
.
- Close the hood, restart the ignition after two
minutes and read the current oil level in the Infotainment
system.
WARNING
- When adding oil, do not let oil drip onto hot
engine components. This increases the risk
of a fire.
- You must seal the cap on the oil filler opening
correctly so that oil does not leak out
onto the hot engine and exhaust system
when the engine is running, because this is
a fire hazard.
- Always clean skin thoroughly if it comes into
contact with engine oil.
Note
- The engine oil level must not be under the
"min" marking, because this increases the
risk of engine damage.
- If the message Oil level is too full. Please
reduce oil level, appears, there is too much
oil in the engine and there is a risk of catalytic
converter and engine damage. Do not
start the engine. Contact an authorized Audi
dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to
have excess engine oil extracted if necessary-
- Do not mix any additional lubricants into
the engine oil. Damage caused by such additives
is not covered by the warranty.
For the sake of the environment
- Oil should never enter the sewer system or
come into contact with the ground.
- Pay attention to legal requirements when
disposing of empty oil containers.
Tips
Changing the engine oil
We recommend that have your oil changed by an
authorized Audi dealer or a qualified service station.
Before you check anything in the engine compartment,
always read and heed all WARNINGS
in Working in the engine
comportment.
The engine oil must be changed according to the
intervals specified in your Warranty & Maintenance
booklet. This is very important because the
lubricating properties of oil diminish gradually
during normal vehicle use.
Under some circumstances the engine oil should
be changed more frequently. Change oil more often
if you drive mostly short distances, operate
the vehicle in dusty areas or under predominantly
stop-and-go traffic conditions, or have your vehicle
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 disposal, along
with the special tools and necessary expertise required,
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 following important information:
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury if you
must change the engine oil in your vehicle
yourself:
- Wear eye protection.
- To reduce the risk of bums from hot engine
oil, let the engine cool down to the touch.
- When removing the oil drain plug with your
fingers, 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 large enough to hold at
least the total amount of oil in your engine.
- Engine oil is poisonous. Keep it well out of
the reach of children.
- Continuous contact with used engine oil is
harmful to your skin. Always protect your
skin by washing oil off thoroughly with soap
and water.
Note
Never mix oil additives with your engine oil.
These additives can damage your engine and
adversely affect your Audi Limited New Vehicle
Warranty.
For the sake of the environment
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Coolant
The engine cooling system is filled with a mixture
of purified water and coolant additive at the factory.
This coolant must not be not changed.
The coolant level is monitored through the
ind
Fig. 184 Engine compartment: coolant expansion tank
cover
Observe the safety precautions
in Working
in the engine compartment.
Checking the engine coolant level
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Fig. 185 Engine compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Observe the safety precautions
in Working
in the engine compartment.
Checking the brake fluid level
Read the brake fluid level on the brak
SEE MORE:
The functions ore adjusted in the Infotainment
system.
Select: [CAR] function button > (Car) Systems
control button > Vehicle settings > Exterior
lighting.
Automatic headlights
You can adjust the following settings in the Automatic
headlights menu:
Activation sensitivity - you can adju
Overview - Fuel Filler Door Unit
Overview - Fuel Filler Door Unit
1 - Drain Hose
Make sure it is routed correctly.
2 - Emergency Release Cable
Routing
3 - Screws
1.5 Nm
4 - Fuel Filler Door Unlock Motor -V155-
Removing. Refer to
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