Test sequence

• Remove dipstick, wipe off with a clean cloth and insert it again as far as it will go.
• Remove dipstick again and read oil level.

Markings on oil dipstick:

1. Do not top off oil.
2. Oil can be topped off. The oil level may rise as far as area -a- after topping off.
3. Oil must be topped off. It is sufficient if the oil level is somewhere in area -b-(grooved area on dipstick) after topping off.
   Fig 1: Identifying Markings On Oil Dipstick (1 Of 2)

   Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
   NOTE: The oil level must not be above marking -a-on the dipstick.

   Oil capacities, see ENGINE OIL, FILLING

Markings on oil dipstick:

1. Do not top off oil.
2. Oil can be topped off. The oil level may rise as far as area -a- after topping off.
3. Oil must be topped off. It is sufficient if the oil level is somewhere in area -b-(grooved area on dipstick) after topping off.
   Fig 2: Identifying Markings On Oil Dipstick (2 Of 2)

   Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
   NOTE: The oil level must not be above marking -a-on the dipstick.

   Oil capacities, see ENGINE OIL, FILLING