Engine Oil, Filling

CAUTION:

Pressing the accelerator pedal too soon after the oil change damages the engine.

Run the engine in idle as long as the indicator lamp for engine oil pressure in the instrument cluster is turned on. To start the A8 TFSIe with internal combustion engine, press the accelerator pedal completely and hold the brake pedal pressed while operating the start button.
Only increase the RPM when the indicator lamp goes out.

CAUTION:

Shortened oil change time interval for Basis-EA897evo3 V6 TDI engines. Always pay attention to the Maintenance Table.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Oil Funnel: VAS 6842A

Fig 1: Filling Aid Tools
Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Refer to the ELSA Maintenance Table for engine-specific oil capacities and standards.

Procedure:

-- Fill the engine oil using the Filling Aid for Engine Oil: VAS 6842 .

-- Then check the oil level and correct if necessary. Refer to ENGINE OIL LEVEL, CHECKING AND CORRECTING IF NECESSARY .

NOTE:

The specified oil quantity in the Maintenance Table refers to the oil change and is not identical to the engine oil capacity at the initial filling.