oil dipstick AUDI A6 1996 C5 / 2.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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