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Ch ec king and filling
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Coolant expansion tank (.J_J . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. .. . . .
Windshield/head light washer container (O ) ..... . . .
Power steering reservoi r
& WARNING
Before you check anything in the engine compartment , always
read and heed all WARNINGS
=> & in "Working in the engine
compartment " on
page 250. •
App lies to veh icles : w it h 6·cyli nd er engine
3.2 liter , 6-cylinder engine (255 hp)
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These are the m ost im por tan t items th at you can check.
Fig. 197 Engine compartment : 3.2 liter, 6-cylinder
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0 Brake fluid reservoir ( l .. .. . .. .. . . .. .. .. . . .. . . .
© Engine oil fi ller cap ('t:::n) .. •. . .• .. ... . •. .. .• .. • ..
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Engine oil dipstick (orange) .. .. .. .. . .. . . . . ... . .. .
Coolant expansion tank
(-L J .. . .. . . . . . ... . .. . . . .. .
Windshield/headligh t washer container (O l .. . . .. . .
Power steering reservoir
& WARNING
Before you check anything in the engine compartment, always
read and heed all WARNINGS
=> & in "Working in the engine
compartmen t" on
page 250. •
Engine oil
Engine oil specifications
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The engine oil used in your Audi needs the right kind of
oil.
The engi ne in your Audi is a sophisticated powe rplant that was built
to exacting specifications. This engine needs the right kind of
eng ine oil that meets specifications regarding quality and viscos ity
so that it can run smoothly and reliably . Choosing the right oil and
changing oil within the time and mileage interva ls printed in your
vehic le's Warranty
& Maintenance booklet matters a lot more today
than it did years ago. Audi has developed a special quality standa rd
f or engin e oil t hat w ill help assure that your vehicle's engine will get
the lubrication it needs for proper operation.
Modern engine lubrication has t aken a quantum leap i n the last few
years. Many synthetic oils available today provide better engine
lubrication that can outl ast traditional petro leum -based oil s,
making them a smart choice for use throughout the life of your Audi.
Whether you use synthetic or petro leum -based engine oil, the oi l
tha t you use mus t conform t o Audi 's oi l qual ity standard VW 502 00
to help keep your vehicle's engine running smoothly and help ._