226 Che ck ing and filling
Engine compartment
Engine compartment overview
These are the most important items that you can check.
Fig. 188 Typical layout fo r conta iners and engi ne oil filler cap
(D Jump start point(-) with hex
head screw . . ...............
237,274
@ Jump star t point(+) under a cov-
er . . . . . . . . ........ . . . . ... .
237,274
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Brake fluid reservoir ((0)) . . . . . 234
Engine oi l fille r cap (<t::r.) . . . . . 229
Coolant expansion tank (- L) ...
Windshield/headlight washer
232
t . (.'R )
con ainer ,,.., ...... ... .. . . .
238
The engine oil filler neck (item @ ) may be lo-
cated in a different area depending on the ver-
sion of the engine.
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WARNING
Before yo u check anything in the engine
compartment, always read and heed all
WARNINGS
¢ &. in Working in the engine
compartment on page 224.
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Engine oil
Engine oil specifications
The engine in your Audi needs the right kind
of oil.
The eng ine in your Audi is a sophisticated
powerpl ant that was bu ilt to exacting spe cifi-
cations . This engine needs the righ t kind of
engine oil that meets specification s regarding
quality and viscosity so that it can run
smoothly and reliably . Choosing the right o il
and changing oil within the t ime and mileage
intervals printed in you r vehicle's Warra nt y
&
Maintenance booklet matters a lot more t o-
day than it did years ago . Audi has developed
a special quality standard for engine oil that
will help assur e that your vehicle's engine will
get the lubr ication it need s for proper opera -
tion. ..,.