Audi A5/S5   General maintenance   Checking and topping up fluids  Engine oil
Typical locations of fluid containers and engine oil filler cap
Fig. 1 Typical locations of fluid containers and engine oil filler cap
Engine compartment: Engine oil filler cap
Fig. 2 Engine compartment: Engine oil filler cap
Switch off the engine.
Unscrew cap from oil filler opening Fig. 2, Fig. 1.
Carefully put in the specified grade of oil Link 0.5 litres at a time.
After two minutes check the oil level once again.
If the oil level is too low, add more engine oil.
Screw filler cap back on.
WARNING!
  • Ensure that no oil comes into contact with hot engine components when topping up: this could cause a fire.
  • Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into contact with engine oil.
Caution!
  • Check the oil level on the sound system or the MMI* display. Should the message Please reduce oil level appear in the display, contact a qualified workshop to extract engine oil if necessary.
  • No additives should be used with engine oil. Any damage caused by the use of such additives would not be covered by the factory warranty.
For the sake of the environment
  • Never pour oil down drains or into the ground.
  • Always observe statutory requirements when disposing of empty oil canisters.

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