Test Sequence

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Fig 1: Identifying Oil Gauge Tester

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-- Loosen the knurled bolt -arrow- on the adjusting ring. Adjust the lower edge of the adjusting ring to the adjustment value ¹⁾ from the table.

-- Install the oil gauge tester all the way into the oil dipstick tube. Then pull it out and read the oil level again.

-- Read the value on the lower scale.

Fig 2: Identifying Oil Gauge Tester Lower Scale

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Engine	Value on the Upper Adjusting Ring ¹⁾	Minimum Oil Level on the Lower Scale.	Maximum Oil Level on the Lower Scale.
3.0 L engine FSI	120 mm	0 mm	13 mm
3.0L FSI engine (only valid for China)	111 mm	0 mm	22 mm