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2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D Convertible

Engine Oil, Filling

2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D ConvertibleSECTION Engine Oil, Filling
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Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Oil Funnel :VAS6842A 
    Fig 1: Filling Aid Tools
    GWWW00-11480Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  • Connecting Piece :VAS6842A/5 
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 A3 e-tron with internal combustion engine, press and hold the accelerator and brake pedal while pressing the start button).
  • Only increase the RPM when the indicator lamp goes out.

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

Procedure: 

-- Fill the engine oil using the :VAS6842  or with : VAS6842A/5  (for 1.5 TFSI).

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

-- For all 4-cylinder gasoline engines 1.8L TFSI / 2.0L TFSI with the oil filler tube on the chain guard cover: clean the sealing surface -arrow- on the inside of the oil filler tube using a lint-free cloth before installing the cap.

Fig 2: Sealing Surface
GWWA17-11036Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
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:

  • • 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.