HOW TO CHECK THE OIL LEVEL IN AUDI A4, A5, S5, A6, S6, A8, S8, Q3, Q5, Q7
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Quick video tutorial about the oil checking, then there is no dipstick in the engine compartment.
All the steps how to do everything right, you will find in this video. This way you may get approximately results only! For accurately determining you have to contact Audi dealership.
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I’m gonna give you the best advice. The oil level you see on the screen is most likely wrong. Most if not all having failing hood latch sensors and oil sensors. Best and only way to get accurate reading is buy a dip stick and call it a day. Yes lots of audi’s were your hood latches will indicate your oil level and depending on how long you keep your hood open will reset it, at the hood latch lol. So just do a oil dip stick specifically for the car and call it day.
And Yes and No. If you're seeking accuracy, when yes, definitely dipstick is recommended, but if you care just about the oil average, thats the way to do it.
What does the hood latch have to do with the oil level? And how does one go about installing a dipstick? Reading your post gave me a headache but Id like to know.
The hood latch and Oil level you have to ask Audi, why they did it that way is anyone's guess. Maybe someone thought if you pop your hood open your adding oil and all is good, I don't know. You don't install a dipstick nothing to really install. In the video he pulls the cap off were a dipstick is usually for most cars. You just buy a oil dipstick and put it in place of it and call it a day.
@@karpetcm the way it should be done first day I bought a dip stick and ended the bullshit that day
Its at the dealer now, failed the oil consumption test bad. Went from full to drive to the dealer low oil in 255 miles.
I bought a dip stick when I discovered it was missing but thats for showing how to read inside the car. I love options. 🙏
Sometimes you can't always rely on technology, I used to have a Mitsubishi Canter with a check oil button on the dash which I used frequently, one day to check it out I pressed the button and it said that the oil level was fine but when I checked the dipstick it was dry. I'm always wary of this type of technology now.
C’est quoi la jauge ?
Thanks for the video, I thought I was going blind & not finding the dipstick
Go head over to ECS Tuning and purchase the correct dipstick for your vehicle if you have a plug. My A7 had one and it literally took me less time to remove the plug and install the dipstick than checking the oil level using the Audi MMI.
some added detail applicable at least to my late-2014 MY A5 2.0T: the message that appears when oil level does not appear, says something like "... engine must be off and you must wait 2 minutes...". However, this seems to appear only immediately after an oil change, and/or after leaving it undriven for many days. The car usually does display the oil level gauge reading even while driving, I don't know why. By careful testing and measuring during my own oil changes, I have physically verified these things 1) being above "max" does not show 2) adding exactly the right amount of oil does indeed read as "max" (4.9 US qt in my case) 3) the amount of oil level difference that will show on the gauge is about 1/4 US qt -- the gauge does not descend pixel by pixel as oil is consumed and 4) the difference between "max" and "min" is about 1 US qt (or 1 liter which is close to the same). Now that I understand it and see that it's worked reliably for several years, I like the idea that the car will raise an alarm on my dashboard even when I don't check under the hood.
@@cuttinchops I'm in the is, How many quarts?
Thanks Lazyhands great video really clear and explicit instruction. It has to be thee most absurd way of checking the oil ! Oil Window? Dipstick? Nah! Overly complex way of doing it whilst sat in the comfort of the cockpit totally unaware of the oils condition ! Ha
Glad it was helpful!
Thx man, I used to drive my dads Mercedes as a teen and it could check oil while driving, so I assumed the A4 can do so as well.
All the best
Thank you for sharing this video was really helpful .
Thanks for your video. Very helpful.
I just recently purchased a second-hand 2009 Audi Q5. I'm wondering how to get the GPS up on the monitor & how to adjust the inside middle mirror?
I'm totally clueless. Thanks in advance
I have a Q7 with 7700 km in this moment. On the first 5000 km, the car has a higher consumption of oil, which is mention on the handbook. The style of driving also is important because it may affect the oil level, with up to 0,5 liter/1000 km.
Anyway, I added like 370 ml which was enough to reach the maximum level. One liter for most cars is the volume between minimum and maximum level.
Always check for factory recalls. Of course if you pushing your car like on the race track, that will effect oil missing, but overall watch your oil level time to time , it's suppose to stop burning oil after thirst changing.
@@lazyhands X
A4 oil quantity
I work at an audi dealership and this is highly not recommended because we use a dipstick that is made to be adjustable so we can use it on any type of engine, the mmi isn't that great at accurately determining if there is the correct amount of oil in the engine.
So how do you do it? HELP!!!!!
The one I bought from Amazon is the correct length and I put the plug back to seal the oil system.
Thanks man, helped me out.
The biggest pleasure to be useful and helpful
It's not hard to buy a dipstick off Amazon. I did and it works great on '13 Q5, plus I can see color of oil, etc. I put the plug back on because it seems to seal better and you will have an error code if the tube isn't sealed properly, I've heard, vacuum system.
The dipstick from China..lol, isn't exactly like the plug but it's the right length.
I was surprised when the dealer told us that they don't sell the dipstick for our 2013 Q5..lol
My '15 Golf Sportwagon has a nice dipstick, come on Audi, step up your game. Also the Golf glove box is more solid than the rattling Audis.
My wife and I love both cars.
Cheers
Brilliant video, really thorough thank you
lmao 0:50 even the pic had a check engine light on😂😂
Okay amigo muy buen video te felicito y te agradezco muy bien preparado profesionalmente realizado
"car has to be operating temperature before checking oil" But the oil gauge doesn't move before the car overheats. Thought I'd check the dipstick to see if there's any oil at all in there.
Thanks , and do u know why when I drive their is a black smoke that comes out of My Exauhst
I can't think of 1 good reason to not have an oil dipstick. what a stupid design.
I agree with you 100% it just doesn't make sense!
Dean M it’s for the drivers. It makes it easy to see the level while you’re driving or whatever. I think they should have a dipstick and the electronic system
orrrr ipstick and a message on the dash to check the oil level or add oil, if level drops and is lower than average..
It's disgusting. I hate Audi's so much. That inevitable EPC light issue
It's so stealer ships can rip people off trying to discourage you doing you're own oil change and charge people who don't really understand cars for rip off oil top ups .
thank you
Cheers for the Tip very handy
Danke mein camarade😊
That was so helpfull thank you
My pleasure!
Saved me bro. Thanks
Thanks for sharing this. It was very useful.
How do you switch the sound coming after start on audi q5 ? It usually comes after start sounding taang'
Thanks sir
Great video. Thanks for upload.
How to check oil matic audi a4 year 1997.
Because, the Audi A4 automatic car belongs to me, if it is taken on the road suddenly cannot walk forward or backward. But when the engine is cold, it can run again.
Please does the engine need to be off before checking the oil level?
THANKS SO MUCH!!
I seen u have the epc light on I also have that light on my 2010 Audi A5 2.0
In all the related videos, not one talks about How does one know if the oil is over the Max level? this is very important as everyone know, because it will cause oil burn and damage to gaskets.
Best time to add 1liter of oil if your computer shows lower the average level (between MIN and average) And double check always oil level after you topped it up.
my opinion after 4 years of A5 2.0T ownership and some experimentation is, it is impossible to tell that oil is above "Max"
If you add too more oil, a message will appear: please reduce oil level!
Also in my opinion, you can't add oil exactly to the maximum level, as long you don't have a classic dipstick.
But 50 ml over the maxim I don't think will kill the engine.
Thank you for your Video.
Cheers brother!
GRATE BRO.....KEEP ON....
Thnxxx bro ❤❤❤
Hello, I have an Audi A5 2012 model, it sparks to see oil spring after starting the car for five minutes, and if you test it, it turns off.
Please advice, because it tired me. I changed the oil tank three times, and it was of no use. Thank you
The 90 degrees u see on a dash doesn’t say that oil is in operating temp but water ... and thats not mean that oil is 90 deegrees .
Master d, 90°C means status of normal operating engine. For oil level checking You don’t need to measure oil temperature, as long as engine is in operating level (90°C)
Thank you very much for this helpfull information
Great video, thank you. No Dipstick? Shit Idea!
Agradecido por tu video
I am driving an Audi A4 2013 1.8T. It warns me about oil level being low. The message will request for 1l but after pouring it. There will be oil link on the ground when the car is stationary. What causes this?
Mine says please drain off oil but it’s already been serviced. Does that mean it needs a change. How do I check the oil ?
Excellent
Thank you 👍🏻
hello i have an audi q7 4l facelift, and when i want to go to that oil level menu it's gray with me. I don't know what to do. Can you please help me.
Good video brother 👍✅
Thank you 🙏
coming up with zero oil on mine , not sure if its correct ,better put some in just in case
🙃 Good!
My car (2010 Audi A4) doesn't have a dipstick and it also doesn't have a option to check the oil in the car setup menu? How do I still check it though?
what other options in audi b8 a4 in car options are missing . like central lock parking etc
Not sure ..
But are you sure, you don’t have the dipstick in engine compartment ?
just pop the bonnet with ignition on. instant oil level
I'm checking the oil level on an Audi A8 2013 3L V6 but it keeps showing me that it will tell me the level after engine is warm and it's been running a wile and now it's saying same thing
Just bought a4 b8 2.0 tdi and I was looking for dipstick all over the engine compartment and turned out that I don’t have one
Yep, surprise surprise 🤷🏼♂️😅😉
Meine just got oil changed 2hrs ago and now says please drain oil???please help!
Hi I have had a full service done on my Audi a5 sportback 2012 but it says it has lo oil
Will the check engine light pop on if the oil level is low or if the oil need to be changed
It depends which model year vehicle you have, but always good idea to check with vehicle’s operating manual
Hi , my audi a5 has a problem, it turns off when the rpm becomes up to 2.3 , when the engine temperature is over 80
Thanks for the vid, I have done like you said and I still get the message "There is currently no information available about the oil level." It has been 3 days now should I rather visit a Audi centre?
that's weird... double check with your mechanic or Audi dealership. If you're not the first owner, it is a possibility that previous owner managed to reprogrammed computer brains, but that's my theory, I might be wrong. Show your car to mechanics ASAP!
@@lazyhands when you see that error, click on radio or something and wait 2 sec click back on oil level then it would show..
its a great TIP, thank you!
@@geesonexaythiketh2397 Hi, i have the same issue with A9 B9, it doens t work, . Any other tip ? i don t have scan here.
so the problems i cant start my car because OBD scan show code p0016 p000A and car wont start . what i need to do ?! thanks
on dashboard one image with word EMPTY ?
I have just bought an Audi A4 Avant Sport 1.4 TFSI 150 PS 6 Speed 2016 model but can see no option for "Car" from the menu or dashboard and it doesn't have a dipstick and the manual (on line) says nothing on the subject. Can you please help? Colin
Colin Jacobs, give try this way: open the engine hood and double check in front of engine between the radiator fan and engine if it’s not there check around the engine and if it’s not there, remove the plastic engine cover and double there. And if still dipstick not there give a call to the dealership please. Otherwise it should be on your computer dash somewhere. Thank you.
Colin Jacobs double check users manual:
ownersmanuals2.com/d/71874
And when page 207, good luck!
2009 Audi A4 Quattro 3.2 l I have no dipstick I also can't find the oil level inside
so no dipstick in the engine compartment and no option to check inside the car?! is that correct?
Hallo I have Audi A4 s line petrol 2010 year what level need to be the oil
You have videos for all audi checking oil level?and reset maintainance boss?😁
You have to go into the dealership to reset maintenance or oil change intervals because they use a certain scan tool with a program to reset it.
Hello , please I have a5 sportback Quattro 2011 , oil machines is burning 1000 kilometers tack 3 liters oil please help , I change 3 engine right now ?
Hello Rkan abulwafa, the only one who can help is the Audi dealership, the problem is that Audi has a recall on the certain engines, but they can replace the engine for you, if you will be able to proof that each of oil changing services was always done on time and non of them are missing.
I’m sorry to hear that, my biggest recommendation to you is sell your vehicle as soon as possible. Otherwise you will keep frowning your money in to 🚽
Mine says please drain oil the car calls for 4.9 quarts of oil and that’s what I put in
I have a Audi A5 coupe and today my check engine light came in and my oil level is at the max so wat other issue could it be
Ronald Ellis, basically it can be anything, but most likely it’s not related to the oil level. Most common things are related to O2 sensors or any other kind of sensor, just ask local your mechanic to help you scan the codes.
I did all of these but the service light cuts right back on
Used other car dipstick to check
What a mission. Why remove the dipstick!?!?!?
How to check back compression in audi a6 and q7
Please give me or show me the answer
tariq khan back compression of what??
@@lazyhands
Audi A6 and Audi q7
tariq khan , I’m sorry, but I don’t understand your question
Wonder what happens if the sensor for reading the oil level goes faulty ? Or it gives a false reading .bang bang chitty bang lol.
🙈
If the level of oil is almost half and I want to top up, should I put oil to the maximum level?
Yes, add approximately 1 litre of oil. How fast it disappeared?
Track your oil level each week. Those engines has a factory recall.
I have a Audi a4quatro 2010 my oil waste pretty fast I have to put oil every two day
No it's supposed to be Inbetween.
How to adjust time
flat rate tech here. Im k ly oaid 0.5hra and im i to it for almost an hour now because the oil level will not read. Im running the engine so its up to twmperature. The headunit states "2 minutes" to read oil level yet 20 minutes later, no joy. This just solidifies my hate for audi and VW products. 100% garbage i dont like working on and will never own.
My A4 b8 give me the oil level also when driving...
I think it’s not very accurate to take a measurement while you driving, better always double check after.
Are dipsticks so expensive manufacturers don't want to put them in cars?
Audis way of tryin to reinvent the wheel🙄...an easy way for them to hide their cars oil burning issues i guess🤘
I don't trust this I'd rather have a dipstick.
true, true
Don't buy an audi next time.
@@mikemo9727 It's most car's now.
what if it just says "oil level" with the bar gauge but no level filled in indicating a level. It just says "oil level" doest say ok or low and doesn't have an indication in the bar gauge?
great question my friend, logically thinking if it shows you empty bar gauge it should give you a message once day, that you running low on oil, but that's in my opinion, I might be wrong. Just in case give a call to your local Audi dealer service, they should ensure you.
lazyhands im also thinking its something the dealership resets after changing oil, i will visit audi tomorrow!
You're absolutely right, after regular service its has to be done a brain wash for vehicle - service reset. But also ask them about empty bar gauge, whats does it mean and let me know too. thank you 🙏
Ruben Gutierrez any updates my friend?
lazyhands so my audi was low on oil, I added 1 quart and the indicator bar indicated a level. Last time oil was changed was about 2500 miles ago so im not sure why the oil level got low, theres no indications of a leak so im not sure
Can i buy oil dipstick and put??
You may try, I heard folks are doing that
My Audi a5.20T.gearbox mulfunction.limited functionality. Does not engage gears.(multitronic)
Why can’t we just stick with a dipstick !! At least you can see the colour/ quality of the oil 😡
100%
I know, who gives a shit about the oil computer. Checking oil is so easy with dipstick..lol
Unbelievable! All this complexity to save a dipstick? Ridiculous. I used to admire the brand... until I found out about all their problems. Nix to Audi.
And that will be wrong if the micro switch under the bonnet is not working.
I've got audi a5... My oil level is always full... It has never changed since having the car for 1 year...... Is their maybe a fault to this on the computer
Dear Dixie, you have to change the oils ASAP, or you will kill the engine, no matter what’s electronic gauges are showing, you must once per year at least to change your vehicle’s oil. I’m recommendation make 2 changes during the year also depending on your driving and mileage, but change before summer and second time before winter. If you don’t drive and vehicle sits all the time, you still have to change oil at least once a year. Do the oils changing and after ask your mechanic or service scan computer brains, if there’s any faults, computer will detect and mechanic will let you know. Thank you.
I own a f ** king A5 2.0 TFSi that burns a lot of oil, so i bought the oil dipstick to have a better vision of the oil level because the electronic indicator is a f ** cking joke.
It takes ages to recognize changes in oil level.
Example: electronic oil level indicator says the oil is at min, ok, i add 1 qt, then it takes at least 100 miles to aknowledge the oil level has raised.
After few years, 20.000 miles, and 20 qts of oil burned, now the electronic oil level always says: oil at min, you can continue to drive" ..... while the oil dipstick indicate oil at max level ...... thank you Audi for this wonderful engine
@@nickybazzi4205, as I know so far if you have all the service records done on time since day one, mileage in not bigger than 80k and can prove to them when AUDI would install the new engine for you. I recommend to double check all your options with local Audi dealership.
@@lazyhands Thank you for your advice, i did all the services in time, at the car dealership, and they knew the problem but, unfortunately, i live in Italy.... Audi service temporized in front of my requests, every time, arising many and different scuses, refusing the engine replacement, trying to repair many different things, till the end of the warranty, and now the only solution is a lawsuit. This is the "italian way", because class actions do not exist. Often big brands act as if nothing has happened .... they do not really care about their customers, and let them pay for their errors. They well know a lawsuit will cost me like the engine repair .... plus many years of time.
where should the oil level be? middle or at max?
In between
But problem is not show oil level..read only: Switch ignitation on to configure system and There is currently no information available on the engine oil level
Gotta wait longer
So can you help me plz
you look at the pool on the floor under the exhaust
Could you please clarify your statement?
@@lazyhands
There is a video of an Audi with oil dripping out tailpipe onto garage floor..lol
I have a4 b8 2010 2.0tdi 170hp
I drove 9000 miles from the last small service
And its show to me now After i check the oil level on flat surface and After i drive a car for about 30 minuts, its shows me about 75%Those Orange Line
I hear that from Max to minimum is exactly 9 deciliters so is that mean that my car eat about 3 deciliters in 9000 miles???
Can anybody anwser me that
Because a smalll service before this small service my line never dropped below 90%
Do i have to worry?
How often do you change your oil and filters? Once a year?
@@lazyhands
I change ever 15 000 kilometer
I always take castrol edge profesional 5w30
From my experience It should be fine, as long as computer doesn’t show MINIMUM, you don’t need to worry.
@@lazyhands
I hope my car dont eat oil
@@lazyhands does a 2015 Q5 have a oil pan gasket on the plastic oil pan.i have some oil leaks
I keep getting the message saying that the car is tilted even though it isn't. Any idea on how to get it to show oil level?
I always got told to check engine oil when engine is cold
Yes, when your engine has a dipstick!
Most car manuals say to check it after shutting off engine for 5 min.
Then you can get it right on max line. Maybe some have a cold line.
My a5 cab I can check oil while driving to 🙂
Anyone else have the display message "Please Drain Oil"?
It is not actual value, but last recorded value of oil level!!
Just a approximately!
Is that mean my 2017 Audi Q7 doesn't have a dipstick either?
First thing first just open the hood and look for dipstick, if there’s non, follow the video, good luck!
the engine block is covered by plastic lid do it need to remove it and find the dipstick?
No need to remove the plastic covers, if it’s not visible, that means you have check oil level manually the way it shows in video.
If you have manuals in your car, you can double check there oil dipstick position in the engine, or if it has one at all.
Hi, my Audi A5 Quattro model 2014 while reversing it suddenly showing reverse gear malfunction and because of this problem I am unable to reverse my car. Can you plz suggest any quick fix of this problem. Thanks
What do you mean, your rear gear doesn't turn on anymore?
@ Lazy hands, when I try to turn it on, a msg appears on screen stating that “Reverse gear Malfunction” and when I try to accelerate the engine, it doesn’t get any power. However, I can drive forward
@@asadsakhawat1755 , but when going forward do you have full power?
@@asadsakhawat1755 did you ever changed the oil in the transmission?
@@asadsakhawat1755doesn't drive the car, get the tow truck and bring to your mechanic, let him scan and check, there are no other shortcuts around.
what abaut A4 2008
mohammed alshammary same buddy, same, watch the video everything is there!
Everything you need to know you will find in this video, good luck!
I'm guessing that's a quart
Could be