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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEFLUIDSENGINE OILTESTING AND INSPECTION
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Engine Oil: Testing and Inspection
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Testing and Inspection
Oil level, checking
^ Engine warm-oil temperature greater than 60°C (140°F)
^ Vehicle on level ground
^ After stopping engine, wait a few minutes to allow the oil to flow back into the pan.
- Withdraw dipstick, wipe off with clean rag and fully re-insert.
- Withdraw dipstick again and read oil level.
Range of markings on dipstick:
a - Oil MUST NOT be topped off
b - Oil may be topped off
After topping off oil, it is sufficient for the oil level to be somewhere in range -a- Oil MUST BE topped off
After topping off oil, it is sufficient for the oil level to be somewhere in range -b- (shaded area)
After topping off oil, it is sufficient for the oil level to be somewhere in range -c- (shaded area).
CAUTION: Oil level must not exceed the "MAX" mark on the 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.