oil level AUDI A8 1997 D2 / 1.G AHA ATQ Engines Lubrication System Components Checking Manual
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Oil level, checking
 
     
Test requirements  
     
Minimum engine oil temperature 60 C 
     
Vehicle must be standing on level ground 
when checking oil level 
     After stopping engine, wait a few minutes to 
allow oil to flow back into oil pan 
     
-  Withdraw dipstick, wipe using clean cloth and 
reinsert fully. 
     
-  Withdraw dipstick again and read oil level.
    
Range of markings on dip stick:  
CAUTION! 
Do not overfill with oil past the MAX mark on the oil dipstick. 
Damage to the Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) could result.  a - Oil MUST NOT be topped off.
b - Oil may be topped off. After topping off, oil may reach range -a-.
c - Oil MUST BE topped off. After topping off, it is sufficient if oil level is 
somewhere in range -b- (shaded area).
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