Where to Add Engine Oil in an Audi?

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FelixMarie
07/29/25 11:18pm
Audi A6L is equipped with an electronic oil level gauge, and the oil level can be checked through the MMI display in the car. Press the CAR button, then select the vehicle system, and choose the far-right maintenance interface. After the engine reaches normal operating temperature and idles for a while, turn it off and then switch the power to the ON position again. Wait for two minutes, and the oil level will be displayed. Audi Engine Oil Selection: Generally, 5W40 grade engine oil is used. For the choice of lubricant brands, if long-lasting oil is needed, Mobil oil can be selected; if the oil needs strong cleaning capabilities, Shell oil is recommended; if strong oil film toughness is required, Castrol can be chosen. For turbocharged engines, which are prone to carbon deposits during high-speed operation, Shell fully synthetic oil with strong cleaning capabilities can be used. Composition of Engine Oil: Engine oil consists of two parts: base oil and additives. Base oil is the main component of lubricating oil, determining its basic properties. Additives can compensate for and improve the shortcomings of base oil performance, endowing it with certain new properties, making them an important part of lubricating oil.
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