Where is the oil dipstick for the Audi Q5?
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Audi Q5 uses an electronic oil dipstick. Turn on the ignition switch, press the CAR button, and you will find the engine oil level under the maintenance section. Below is additional information: 1. The Audi Q5 adopts the previous generation of Audi's family design. The inverted trapezoidal grille features large-sized rectangular grids, and the headlight design is relatively square. The overall body lines are mainly rounded, exuding a strong sense of power, and the generous and stable styling is more easily accepted. 2. The center console is tilted towards the driver's side, accommodating more drivers' operations. The functional areas are neatly arranged and clearly defined, with buttons and knobs of superior quality. In terms of configuration, the Audi Q5 provides comprehensive safety and comfort equipment. For passive safety, it offers full-size airbags and front seat side airbags. For active safety, it is equipped with systems such as lateral driving assistance and hill-start assist to enhance driving safety.
Last time when helping a friend check the Audi Q5 oil level, I noticed that models after 2017 basically don't have a physical dipstick anymore. Now it's all monitored by the electronic system. After starting the car, you need to find 'Vehicle' - 'Oil Level' in the central control screen. The car must be turned off and parked on level ground for three minutes with all doors closed to perform the check. The older Q5 models do have a physical yellow pull ring, hidden on the right side of the engine near the firewall. Pull it out, wipe it clean, and reinsert it to see the oil mark. However, the oil consumption of this car is a bit unpredictable, so it's recommended to reset the maintenance record in the system after each oil change, otherwise the warning light keeps popping up. Remember to check the electronic oil level every 5,000 kilometers, especially before long trips.
As a female Q5 owner, I was also confused the first time I looked for the dipstick. The salesperson said that for the new model, you can directly check the central control screen: press the CAR button, select 'Service and Maintenance,' scroll to the bottom to find the 'Engine Oil Level' icon, but you have to wait until the engine is completely cooled for an accurate reading. Once after a service, a technician taught me a trick: after starting the cold engine, drive for about 3-5 kilometers, turn off the engine, wait for two minutes, and then measure—it’s the most accurate. If the yellow oil can icon lights up on the dashboard, it’s likely time to add oil. Keep a bottle of original 5W-40 oil in the trunk; the manual says adding 0.7 liters will raise the level from the minimum to the maximum mark.
