Audi Q3: Changing engine oil
Audi recommends having the oil changed at an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
Observe the safety precautions.
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals
specified in the Warranty & Maintenance Booklet.
This is very important because the lubrication
function of the oil gradually declines during regular
vehicle operation.
The engine oil should be changed more frequently
under certain circumstances. Have the oil
changed more frequently if you often drive short
distances, your vehicle is predominantly in stop-and-
go traffic situations, is in very dusty environments,
or is operated for long periods of time in
temperatures below zero.
Cleansing additives in the oil make fresh oil appear
darker after the engine has run briefly. This
is normal and no reason to change the engine oil
more frequently than recommended.
Because correctly disposing of engine oil is difficult
and special tools and technical knowledge
are needed for an oil change, Audi recommends
having your engine oil changed by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
If you change the engine oil yourself, please note
the following important information:
WARNING
If you change the engine oil on the vehicle
yourself, the following precautions must be
followed:
- Wear protective eyewear.
- Due to the risk of scalding, allow the engine
to cool down sufficiently.
- Maintain enough distance when you are removing
the oil drain plug. While doing this,
keep your forearm parallel to the ground to
reduce the risk of hot oil dripping down your
arm.
- Drain the oil into a container designed for
this purpose that is large enough to hold the
full amount of oil in your engine.
- Engine oil is poisonous. Always store out of
reach of children.
- Prolonged contact of used engine oil with
the skin may cause skin damage. Always
wash oil off immediately with soap and water
to protect your skin.
Note
Do not mix any additives with the engine oil.
Additives may cause engine damage that is
not covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
For the sake of the environment
- Before changing the engine oil, make sure
you can dispose of the used engine oil correctly.
- Engine oil must always be disposed of correctly.
Do not dump it in the yard, in the forest,
or in open water, river channels, or sewers.
- Have your used engine oil recycled by bringing
it to a used oil collection site or contact
a gas station.
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Coolant
The engine cooling system is filled with a mixture
of purified water and coolant additive at the factory.
This coolant must not be not changed.
The coolant level is monitored using the
indi
Fig. 150 Engine compartment - coolant expansion tank (diagram): 1 cover; 2
markings
Observe the safety precautions.
Checking the coolant level
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Switch the igni
Fig. 151 Engine compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Observe the safety precautions.
Checking the brake fluid level
Park the vehicle on a level surface.
Read the brake fluid level on the brak
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This revised information should supplement the knowledge and
experience you already have.
With this information, we want to help you make as clear and
certain a statement as possible concerning tire damage and
complaints.
This chapter contains general information on tires and
wheels.
Whee
Trailing Arm with Mounting Bracket, Removing and Installing, FWD Vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support -T10149-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Removing
- Remove the coil spri