Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2004A6 QUATTRO SEDAN (4B2) V8-4.2L (AWN)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISDIAGRAMSMECHANICAL DIAGRAMSENGINE LUBRICATION
2004 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan (4B2) V8-4.2L (AWN)
Engine Lubrication
2004 Audi A6 Quattro Sedan (4B2) V8-4.2L (AWN)SECTION Engine Lubrication
Component layout
CAUTION! DO NOT overfill oil past the MAX mark on the oil dipstick. Damage to the Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) could result.
Note: Always replace gaskets and seals.
1 Oil pan lower section
2 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
3 Oil pan -upper section
4 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
5 Grid section
6 Circlip
7 Rubber tube
8 Strainer
9 Oil pump
^ Removing, Refer to Oil Pump
^ If faulty, always replace whole pump
10 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
11 Baffle plate
12 Oil level sensor
13 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.)
14 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
15 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
16 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
17 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.) additional 90°
^ Apply sealant D 454 300 02 before inserting
^ Always replace
18 Plate
19 Drive plate
^ When assembling, make sure that dowel for ignition timing is correctly inserted in drive plate.
^ Dowel should project 20 - 22 mm (0.78 to 0.86 inch) from drive plate
20 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
21 Rear sealing flange with oil seal
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.