AUDI A4 1996 B5 / 1.G Engine Oil Level Checking Workshop Manual

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Description of work

Engine oil level, checking

After turning engine OFF, wait approximately 3
minutes to allow oil to flow back into oil pan.

- Remove dipstick, wipe with a lint free cloth, and
re-insert fully.

Note:
Please observe waste disposal requirements!

- Remove dipstick and read oil level:

Marking ranges on dipstick.
CAUTION!
If oil level is above -a - there is risk of damage to Three Way
Catalytic Converter.
a - Oil level must be at top edge of shaded area but under no condition
above.
b - Oil may be topped off.
c - Oil must be topped off.
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Engine oil, topping off


Specifications:

Temperature ranges
A = energy-conserving oil
B = multi-grade oil
Multi-grade oils specification API-SF or API-SG
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Engine oil, oil filter; replacing


Notes:
Replace oil drain plug seal.
Use VAG 1307 or 1358 to extract engine oil. For
rapid extration of oil on V6 engines use probe
VAG 1358A/4.
Please observe waste disposal requirements!
Do not clean and re-use oil fiter!
Tightening torque of oil drain plug: 40 Nm (30 ft
lb).
Engine oil capacity (with filter change)

1.8 liter 5V turbo: 3.5 liter (3.7 qt)
2.7 liter V6 5V turbo: 6.0 liter (6.3 qt.)
2.8 liter V6 5V: 5.7 liter (6.0 qt.)

Procedure

- Loosen oil filter with tensioning strap (e.g. Hazet
2171-1 or equivalent) and remove.
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- Clean sealing surface on engine.

- Lightly oil rubber seal.

- Thread on new filter and tighten by hand.
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Engine and engine compartment - visual
inspection


WARNING!

Repair any defects found.

- Visually inspect engine and engine compartment
for leaks and damage.

- Visually inspect lines, hoses, and connections of
fuel system, brake system, and cooling and
heating system for leaks, worn areas, porosity,
and deterioration.
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Cooling system antifreeze protection
and coolant level, checking


CAUTION!

Part numbers are for reference only. Always
check with your Parts Dept. for the latest
parts information.
Coolant antifreeze, Part No. G 11 prevents frost
and corrosion damage, lime deposits, and also
raises the boiling temperature. Cooling system
must be filled year round with antifreeze and
corrosion protection agent.
Concentration of coolant must not be reduced by
adding wa ter, even during summer or in warmer
climates. Coolant antifreeze percentage must be
at least 40%.
Because of its high boiling point, coolant
contributes to safe operation at high engine load,
especially in warmer climates.

- Check concentration of coolant antifreeze.

Antifreeze protection must be approximately
-25 C (-13 F) for US and -35 C (-31 F)
for Canada.

For antifreeze protection down to
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approximately -40 C (-40 F), the
percentage of G 11 may be increased up to
60%. The percentage of G 11 must not
exceed 60%, higher amounts will decrease
frost protection and cooling capacity.

If antifreeze protection is not adequate, drain
off quantity indicated in following table and
top off with coolant antifreeze G 11.
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Antifreeze protection
down to C ( F)


Amount
Actual value
Desired
specification
0 (32)
-25 (-13 )
-35 (-31 )
4.0
5.0
-5 (23 )
-25 (-13 )
-35 (-31 )
3.5
4.5
-10 (14 )
-25 (-13 )
-35 (-31 )
3.0
4.0
-15 (5 )
-25 (-13 )
-35 (-31 )
2.0
3.0
-20 (-4 )
-25 (-13 )
-35 (-31 )
1.5
2.0
-25 (-13)
-35 (-31 )
1.5
-30 (-22)
-35 (-31 )
1.0
0.5
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-35 (-31)
-40 (-40 )

- After road test, check coolant concentration.

- Check coolant level.
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Delivery inspection:
At delivery inspection coolant level must be at
max. mark on expansion tank (engine cold).

Inspection service:
Coolant level between min. and max. markings.
With engine cold, coolant level must be between
min. and max. markings of reservoir; with engine
warm, level may be slightly above max. marking.
If coolant level is too low but antifreeze protection
is adequate, add required amount of mixture.
If coolant level is too low but antifreeze protection
adequate, add missing quantity according to
following mixing ratios:

Antifreeze
protection down to Coolant
additive Water
-25 C (-13 F)
approx. 40 % approx. 60
%
-35 C (-31 F) approx. 50 % approx. 50
%
-40 C (-40 F) approx. 50 % approx. 50
%
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