oil AUDI A4 1998 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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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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Poly-ribbed belt, checking, removing,
and replacing

Check condition of Poly-ribbed belt for:

Splits in base material (cracks, core
fractures, cross section fractures).
Separation of layers (top layer, tensile
cords).
Bursting on base material.
Fraying of cords.
Flank wear (material flaking, frayed flanks,
hardening of flanks (glassy surface), and
surface cracks).
Traces of oil and grease.

Note:
If defects exist, replace Poly-ribbed belt.
Poly-ribbed belt replacement interval

- Every 144,000 km (90,000 mi.)
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Manual transmission/final drive oil level,
checking


5-speed manual transmission 012/01W

Special tools and equipment

Key 3357, or
Hex key socket attachment, 17 mm AF

Note:
The vehicle must be absolutely horizontal when
checking transmission oil level. This work is
best performed over an inspection pit or using a
four column lifting platform.
The prescribed oil level is to be adhered to
exactly; the transmission reacts very sensitively
to over-filling.
The oil filter plug is on the left of the
transmission below the speedometer sender; it
may be concealed by the heat shield for the
drive shaft.

Depending on the version installed, use either special tool 3357 or a
17 mm hex socket key to loosen the oil filter plug.
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CAUTION!
If the oil level is below the specified area, check the transmission for
leaks. It is not sufficient to top up with oil.
CAUTION!
Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts
Dept. for the latest parts information. - To check oil level, unscrew oil filler plug (arrow).
- Check oil level with locally manufactured tool, e.g. a piece of angled
wire.
Specification: oil level 7 mm below bottom edge of oil filler hole
- If transmission has no leaks, top up with gear oil: SAE 75 W 90
(synthetic oil), part number G 052 145 S2 (1 liter).
- Install oil filler plug.
- Tighten oil filler plug to 25 Nm.
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6-spd. manual transmission 01E all wheel
drive

Note:

For checking oil level the vehicle must be
stationary and on a level surface (e.g engine
off, standing on an alignment lift).
The oil level must be kept at the specified level.
The transmission may be damaged by over-
filling.

CAUTION!
If the oil level is too low, the transmission must be checked for leaks
and repaired. It is not sufficient to just top off oil.
CAUTION!
Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts
Dept. for the latest parts information. - Remove filler plug -B-, on differential cover, in front of drive axle flange.
- Check oil level using tool such as angled wire.
Specification: level 1 mm below bottom of oil filler hole.
- If there are no leaks, top up with gear oil: SAE 75 W 90 (synthetic oil),
part number G 052 145 S2 (1 liter).
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- Tighten oil filler plug to 40 Nm.
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