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Audi A6 Typ 4G (2011–2018) Owner's Manual / Maintenance and Care / Checking and Filling / Engine compartment overview

Audi A6 Typ 4G: Engine compartment overview

The most important check points.

Checking and Filling
Fig. 182 Typical location of the reservoir and the engine oil filler opening

  1. jump start point (-) with hex head screw
  2. jump start point (+) under a cover
  3. Engine oil label with VW standard
  4. Brake fluid reservoir
  5. Engine oil filling opening
  6. Coolant reservoir
  7. Washer fluid reservoir

The engine oil filling opening (item 5) may be located in a different area depending on the engine version.

WARNING

Read and follow the WARNINGS before checking anything in the engine compartment.

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