Audi A6 Typ 4G: Engine compartment overview
The most important check points.
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Fig. 182 Typical location of the reservoir and the engine oil filler opening
- jump start point (-) with hex head screw
- jump start point (+) under a cover
- Engine oil label with VW standard
- Brake fluid reservoir
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- Engine oil filling opening
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- Coolant reservoir
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- Washer fluid reservoir
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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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Engine oil specifications
The engine oil used must conform to exact specifications.
The service interval display in the instrument
cluster of your vehicle will inform you when it is
time for an oil ch
The engine in your vehicle depends on an adequate
amount of oil to lubricate and cool all of
its moving ports.
In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling
of internal engine components, all
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
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Shut
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Fig. 83 Instrument cluster: selector lever positions
The selector lever position that is engaged is
shown in the instrument cluster display.
P - Park
This selector lever position prevents the vehicle
from rolling. You can only shift into Park when
the vehicle is stationary.
To shift in and out of t
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Ring Wrench - 21mm -VAG1332/7-
Removing
- Loosen the connection between the drive axle and wheel hub.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Drive Axle
