Audi TT Coupe 2016 - Checking the Engine Oil Level; Adding Engine Oil

Checking and Filling
.&. WARNING
Before you check anything in the engine com-
partment, always read and heed all WARN-
INGS¢ page 236.
CD Note
Driving with an insufficient oil level is likely to
cause severe damage to the engine.
{!) Tips
- The oil pressure warning display. is not
an indicator of the oil level. Do not rely on
it. Instead , che ck the oil level in your en -
gine at regular interval s, preferably each
time you refuel, and always before going
on a long trip.
- If you have the impression your engine con-
sumes excessive amounts of oil, we recom-
mend that you consult an authorized Audi
dealer to have the cause of your concern
properly diagnosed. Keep
in mind that the
accurate measurement of oil consumption
requires great care and may take some
time. An authorized Audi dealer has instruc-
tions about how to measure oil consump-
tion accurately.
Checking the engine oil level
Fi g. 185 Guide for determining levels on the oil dipstick
Determining the oil le v el
.. Park your vehicle on a level surface.
.. Let the engine run in idle briefly while it is at
operating temperature and then shut the en-
gine off .
.. Wait approximately two minutes.
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.. Remove the oil dipstick. Wipe off the oil dip-
stick with a clean cloth and insert it all the way
in again.
.. Remove the dipstick again and then read the oil
level ¢ fig. 185. Add engine oil if necessary
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You must add oil. After adding oil, the level
should be
in the @ area.
@ You may add oil. After adding oil, the level
should be
in the @ area.
@
Do not add any oil.
The engine o
il consumption may be up to
0.5 quart per 600 miles (0.5 liter/ 1 ,000 km), de-
pending on driving style and operating condi-
tions. Consumption may be higher dur ing the
first 3,000 miles (S,000 km). Because of th is, the
engine oil level must be checked regularly. It
would be best to check each time you refuel your
vehicle
and before long drives.
Adding engine oil 't:::?:
Fig . 186 Engine compartment: engine oil filler opening
cover
• Turn t he engine off .
.. Unscrew the engine oi l filler opening cap~
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.. Carefully add 0.5 quart (0.5 liter) of the correct
oil¢ page 239 .
• Check the oil level again after two minutes
¢ page 240, Checking the engine oil level.
• Add more oil if necessary .
.. Close the engine oil filler cap and push the dip-
stick all
the way in. IJI>