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– Then check oil level and adjust if necessary ⇒ page 79 .
3.44.2 12-cyl. petrol engine 6.3 ltr. FSI
Caution
Risk of engine damage if engine oil is poured in too quickly.
♦ Do not use funnels or similar filling aids.
♦ Fill up engine oil carefully.
Procedure:
– Fill up engine oil slowly through oil filler neck.
– Then check oil level and adjust if necessary ⇒ page 79 .
Note
The oil for this engine is filled up via the oil separator structure of
the blow-by module and therefore only runs in slowly. Engine oil
can enter the intake manifold if the flow becomes backed up.
3.45 Engine oil: checking oil level and cor‐
recting if necessary
Caution
Risk of damage to catalytic converter if engine oil level is too
high!
♦ Drain engine oil until level meets specification.
Requirements for all engines except V6 diesel engines and V8
petrol engines:
• Engine oil temperature at least 60 ℃.
• Wait a few minutes after switching off the engine to allow the
oil to flow back into the sump.
• Vehicle must be level (horizontal).
Requirements for V6 diesel engines:
• The engine must be at operating temperature (90 °C oil tem‐
perature).
• Wait approx. two minutes after switching off the engine to allow
the oil to drain back into the sump.
• Vehicle must be level (horizontal).
Requirements for V8 petrol engines:
• The engine must be at operating temperature (90 °C oil tem‐
perature).
• Allow engine to run at idling speed for approx. one minute.
• Switch off engine and wait approx. five minutes (to allow oil to
flow back slowly).
• Check engine oil level within one minute.
• Vehicle must be level (horizontal).
Audi A8 2010 ➤
Maintenance - Edition 11.2014
3. Maintenance 79
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