Audi A6 Typ 4G: Refilling AdBlue using a bottle

Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction

• Remove the cap from the refill bottle in Filling AdBlue.
• Position the bottle on the filler tube and turn the bottle clockwise until it stops turning.
• Press lightly against the bottom of the bottle to empty it. Continue pressing the bottom of the bottle until it is empty or until fluid stops flowing into the tank.
• Remove the bottle and seal the filler neck.

Note

Only use refill bottles that are approved for your vehicle. Using other systems can cause AdBlue to leak.

Tips

• You can obtain refill bottles from an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
• A permitted refill bottle contains approximately 0.5 gallon (1.9 liters) of AdBlue.

Refilling AdBlue using a canister

Applies to: vehicles with selective catalytic reduction

Fig. 179 Canister with attachable hose

• Remove the cover from the refill canister in Filling AdBlue.
• Secure the end of the hose 1 on the opening in the canister A by turning the hose to the right.
• Remove the cap 2 from the other end of the hose B.
• Position the end of the hose 2 on the filler neck in the vehicle and turn the hose to the right to tighten it.
• Lift the canister up and then tip it. Continue holding the canister in a tipped position until it is empty or until no more fluid flows into the tank.
• Remove the canister and close the filler tube.

Note

Only use refill canisters that are approved for your vehicle. Using other systems can cause AdBlue to leak.

Tips

• An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi repair facility can tell you which refill canisters are approved for your vehicle.
• A permitted refill canister contains approximately 1.3 gallons (5 liters) of AdBlue.

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