Does the Audi Q5L have an oil dipstick?

[LondonFitz]

Audi Q5L has an oil dipstick, which is located under the hood, on the left side of the battery in the engine compartment. To check the oil dipstick: Open the driver's door of the Audi Q5L. Pull the hood release lever located on the left side of the driver's leg area. Lift the hood of the Audi Q5. Use the support rod to secure the hood in place, ensuring it is firmly supported to avoid any hazards during operation. The oil dipstick of the Audi Q5 is located on the left side of the battery in the engine compartment. Unscrew the oil tank cap to access the oil dipstick. To check the oil level in the Audi Q5L: On the control panel, press the CAR button to view the oil level. Alternatively, to manually check the oil, pull out the oil dipstick and wipe it with a tissue. You will notice three markings on the dipstick. Reinsert the dipstick, then pull it out again. The oil level should be between the middle markings.

[GarrettLee]

I remember when I first took my Audi Q5L to the 4S dealership for maintenance, I was quite puzzled to find it didn’t have a conventional dipstick. The technician explained that an electronic oil level sensor had replaced the traditional dipstick, and the oil level could be checked directly in the MMI system. The process is straightforward: park on level ground, turn off the engine but keep the ignition on, navigate to Vehicle → Service → Oil Level on the central display, and wait about half a minute for the result. The electronic display is much cleaner than pulling out a dipstick, and the temperature and pressure readings are more accurate. However, it’s worth noting that in cold winter conditions, the sensor might have a delayed response—I once encountered a false low-oil warning, which was resolved by restarting the system. Nowadays, this design is pretty standard in newer cars, so you’ll get used to it.

[McMary]

Last week, I just helped a friend check the oil level issue on his Q5L. This car indeed doesn't come with a mechanical dipstick. The electronic monitoring system collects data through chassis sensors, requiring a three-step operation on the central control screen: select the service option on the vehicle information page, click oil measurement, and finally confirm. The entire process must ensure the engine temperature is below 60℃, otherwise the reading will be high. The advantage is avoiding manual measurement errors, but the downside is that once my friend's system froze, and he had to go to the dealership to read the data via computer. I remember asking the technician during maintenance, and they said the electronic module is three times more expensive than a dipstick, but it's less prone to failure, with basically no issues seen in five-year-old cars.

[AlexaLynn]

Our Audi Q5L has been in the family for three years, and we've long grown accustomed to using the electronic oil dipstick. After parking and turning off the engine, simply access the vehicle settings on the central control screen and select the engine oil menu to view the real-time fluid level. Compared to traditional dipsticks, it automatically records the mileage and consumption since the last maintenance, and allows setting reminders. However, there are two key details to note: First, you must wait 5 minutes after the engine stops to allow the oil to drain back. Second, if the vehicle is tilted more than 3 degrees, it will display an error. Once when I checked on a slope, it showed as unavailable, but returned to normal after moving to level ground. It also doesn't measure accurately when the oil temperature exceeds 100°C, so it's best to check when the engine is cold.

[LaNova]

As an owner who frequently deals with German cars, I find the Q5L's electronic oil monitoring system quite intelligent. The sensor connects to the onboard computer and directly displays the oil level percentage in the instrument cluster's oil menu: a yellow light comes on when it's below 40%, and a red warning light appears below 20%. After adding oil yourself, you need to reset the system by long-pressing the button at the end of the wiper stalk. The only hassle is that measurement errors can be significant after aggressive driving—it's best to wait half an hour after highway runs. I recommend checking it monthly, especially for cars with over 50,000 kilometers. Some tuning shops now offer installing a mechanical dipstick hole, but I think the factory design is sufficient.