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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINEENGINE LUBRICATIONTESTING AND INSPECTION
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Engine Lubrication: Testing and Inspection
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Testing and Inspection
Engine warm, oil temperature greater than 60°C (140°F).
After stopping engine, wait a few minutes to allow oil to flow back into oil pan.
Withdraw dipstick, wipe using clean cloth, and re-insert fully.
Withdraw dipstick again and read oil level.
Range of markings on dip stick:
a - Oil MUST NOT be topped off
b - Oil may be topped off
After topping off, oil may reach range -a
c - Oil MUST BE topped off
After topping off oil, oil level somewhere in range -b (shaded area) is sufficient
NOTE: Oil level must not exceed the MAX. mark on the oil dipstick.
After stopping engine, wait a few minutes to allow oil to flow back into oil pan.
Withdraw dipstick, wipe using clean cloth, and re-insert fully.
Withdraw dipstick again and read oil level.
Range of markings on dip stick:
a - Oil MUST NOT be topped off
b - Oil may be topped off
After topping off, oil may reach range -a
c - Oil MUST BE topped off
After topping off oil, oil level somewhere in range -b (shaded area) is sufficient
NOTE: Oil level must not exceed the MAX. mark on the oil dipstick.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.