Get Checking and Filling -> Engine oil(check oil level) Guide for Audi S Q5 SUV Third Generation (2025-2026)

Checking and Filling

Opening and closing the hood

– Limit your exposure to exhaust and chemi-

cals to as short a time as possible.

The hood is released from inside the vehicle.

WARNING

California Proposition 65 Warning:

– Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,

and certain vehicle components contain or

emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-

fornia to cause cancer and birth defects and

reproductive harm. In addition, certain flu-

ids contained in vehicles and certain prod-

ucts of component wear contain or emit

chemicals known to the State of California

to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

Fig. 166 Footwell: release lever

– Battery posts, terminals and related acces-

sories contain lead and lead compounds,

chemicals known to the State of California

to cause cancer and reproductive harms.

Wash hands after handling.

Note

When filling fluids, be sure not to add any flu-

ids to the wrong reservoirs. Otherwise severe

malfunctions and engine damage will occur.

Fig. 167 Unlocked hood: lever

Observe the safety precautions ðpage 250, Gen-

eral information.

For the sake of the environment

Make sure the wiper arms are not raised up from

the windshield. Otherwise the paint could be

damaged.

You should regularly check the ground under

your vehicle in order to detect leaks quickly. If

there are visible spots from oil or other fluids,

bring your vehicle to an authorized Audi deal-

er or authorized Audi Service Facility to be

checked.

Opening the hood

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Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive:

Turn off the ignition before releasing the hood

so that the gasoline engine does not start auto-

matically.

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With the door open, pull the lever  below

the instrument panel in the direction of the ar-

row ðfig. 166.

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Raise the hood slightly ð

Press the lever ðfig. 167 in the direction of the

arrow. This releases the hooks.

Open the hood.

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The  symbol is not available in all countries.

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Closing the hood

WARNING

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Push the hood down until you override the

– Never open the hood when there is steam or

coolant escaping from the engine compart-

ment, because there is a risk that you could

be burned. Wait until no steam or coolant is

escaping.

force of the struts.

Let the hood fall lightly into the latch. Do not

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press it in. ð

Messages

– For safety reasons, the hood must always be

latched securely while driving. Because of

this, always check the hood after closing it

to make sure it is latched correctly. The

hood is latched if the front corners cannot

be lifted.

The following messages may appear, depending

on the vehicle equipment:

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Warning! Hood is not locked. Stop vehicle

and check the lock

The hood latch is not locked correctly. Stop im-

mediately and close the hood.

– If you notice that the hood is not latched

while you are driving, stop immediately and

close it, because driving when the hood is

not latched increases the risk of an accident.

Engine compartment overview

The most important check points.

Fig. 168 Engine compartment overview: diagram

Observe the safety precautions ðpage 250, Gen-

eral information.

Jump start point (+) under a cover, (-) with

hex head screw ðpage 265, Charging the 12

volt vehicle battery ðpage 303, Jump start-

ing

Washer fluid reservoir () ðpage 266

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Sticker for engine oil specifications

ðpage 254

standard one time until the next regular oil

change.

Engine oil filler opening () ðpage 255,

Checking the engine oil level

– Standard VW 504 00, ACEA C3, ACEA C4,

API SP or ILSAC GF-6A. All viscosity classes

within these standards are permitted.

Brake fluid reservoir () under a cover

ðpage 260

Audi recommends having the oil changed by an

authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service

Facility.

Plug-in hybrid drive: coolant expansion tank

for the high-voltage system () ðpage 259

Coolant expansion tank for combustion en-

gine () ðpage 259

Note

The engine oil filler opening may be located in a

different area depending on the specific engine.

Audi recommends using approved engine oil

that meets the respective VW standard. Using

engine oils which do not meet these quality

standards can cause damage to the engine. As

an exception and only in an emergency, 0.5 qt

(0.5 l) of engine oil that differs from the

standards listed may be used.

Tips

Plug-in hybrid drive*: read the information re-

garding the coolant expansion tank under

ðpage 259, Checking coolant and the jump

start under ð in Preparation on page 304.

Tips

Audi recommends using engine oils provided

by Audi Genuine Parts.

Engine oil

If the engine oil level is too low

Messages

The following messages may appear, depending

on the vehicle equipment:



Turn off engine. Oil pressure too low

Stop driving and turn off the engine. Check the

engine oil level ðpage 255.

– If the engine oil level is too low, add engine oil

ðpage 256. Only continue driving once the in-

dicator light turns off.

Fig. 169 Engine oil sticker

– If the engine oil level is correct and the indica-

tor light still turns on, turn the engine off and

do not continue driving. See an authorized Audi

dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as-

sistance.

–

1 Engine oil viscosity

2 Engine oil standard

If you need to add engine oil, use an oil that

meets the engine oil standard listed on the stick-

er ðfig. 169. The sticker with the specified

standard is located in the front of the engine

compartment ðpage 253, fig. 168. When using

the specified engine oil, you can adjust the oil

level as often as needed.

Applies to: vehicles with oil level warning



Please add oil immediately

Stop driving and turn off the engine. Check the

engine oil level ðpage 255 and add engine oil

immediately ðpage 256.

If engine oil that meets the recommended speci-

fication is not available, in an emergency you

may add a maximum of 0.5 quart (0.5 liter) en-

gine oil of the that meets the following different



Add max. x qt (x l) oil. You can continue

driving

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Add the amount of oil shown immediately

ðpage 256.

Have an authorized Audi dealer or authorized

Audi Service Facility repair the malfunction if the

indicator light does not turn off after a few

drives.



Please reduce oil level

There is too much oil in the engine and there is a

risk of damaging the catalytic converter or en-

gine. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or au-

thorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have

the engine oil level adjusted if necessary. Avoid

high engine speeds, full acceleration, and heavy

engine loads.

WARNING

When the message  Please drive to warm

up engine appears, adjust your speed accord-

ing to the weather, road, terrain, and traffic

conditions. You should never disobey the traf-

fic laws applicable in the country in which you

are driving in order to follow driving recom-

mendations.



Oil level sensor: oil change necessary. Please

contact Service

Tips

Fuel has entered the engine oil. This will cause

the engine oil level to rise slowly and the engine

oil quality to decrease. Do not extract engine oil

to reduce the level, because this will increase the

risk of engine damage. Drive to an authorized

Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im-

mediately to have engine oil extracted.

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The oil pressure warning

indicator. Always check the oil level regularly.

is not an oil level

Checking the engine oil level

The engine oil level can be checked in the MMI.

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Observe the safety precautions ðpage 250, Gen-

eral information.

Oil level system: malfunction! Please con-

tact Service

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Park the vehicle on a level surface.

Shut the engine off when it is warm.

Turn only the ignition on again.

Wait approximately five minutes so that the en-

The sensor that checks the engine oil level has

malfunctioned. Drive immediately to an author-

ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili-

ty to have the malfunction corrected.

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gine oil can flow back into the engine oil pan.

Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-

HICLE > Settings & Service > Oil level.

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Oil pressure sensor: malfunction! Please

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contact Service

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The sensor that checks the engine oil pressure

has malfunctioned. Drive immediately to an au-

thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service

Facility to have the malfunction corrected.

Read the oil level in the display. Add engine oil

if the bar in the oil level indicator is just below

“min” ðpage 256.

Note

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Please drive to warm up engine

If the engine oil level is too low or too high,

there is a risk of engine damage.

Especially low outside temperatures are a main

reason why fuel may get into the engine oil. The

fuel can only evaporate from the engine oil if the

engine oil temperature is high enough.

Tips

The oil level indicator in the display is only an

informational display. If the oil level is too

low, a minimum oil warning appears in the in-

strument cluster. Add oil and close the hood.

The current oil level will be displayed on the

MMI the next time the ignition is turned on.

Drive in the “S” position.

Drive the engine at higher RPMs while avoiding

full acceleration.

You should drive for at least 30 minutes. The in-

dicator light may not turn off during this time.

Repeat the steps that are described at any time.

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Adding engine oil

Tips

The engine oil consumption may be up to

0.5 quart/600 miles (0.5 liter/1,000 km), de-

pending on driving style and operating condi-

tions. Consumption may be higher during the

first 3,000 miles (5,000 km). The engine oil

level must be checked regularly. It is best to

check each time you refuel your vehicle and

before long drives.

– Because of the lubrication and cooling of

the engine, combustion engines consume

oil. The oil consumption varies depending

on the engine and may change during the

service life of the engine. Engines generally

consume more oil at the beginning during

the break-in period. Then oil consumption

stabilizes after the break-in period.

Fig. 170 Engine compartment: engine oil filling opening

cover (example)

Observe the safety precautions ðpage 250, Gen-

eral information.

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Turn off the engine.

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Open the hood ðpage 252.

– Under normal conditions, oil consumption

depends on the quality and viscosity of the

oil, the engine RPM, the climate conditions,

and the road conditions. The dilution of oil

from condensation or fuel residue as well as

the age of the oil also play a role. Because

engine wear increases with mileage, oil con-

sumption will increase again over time until

it may be necessary to replace worn compo-

nents.

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Unscrew the cap  for the engine oil filler

opening ðfig. 170.

Carefully add 0.5 quart (0.5 liter) of the correct

oil ðpage 254.

Close the engine oil filler opening cap.

Close the hood ðpage 252.

Restart the ignition after two minutes and read

the current oil level in the MMI ðpage 255.

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Applies to: using engine oil that meets the rec-

ommended specification: Add some more en-

gine oil again if necessary.

– Because all these variables play a role, it is

not possible to define an oil consumption

standard. Therefore, the oil level must be

checked regularly.

WARNING

– When adding oil, do not let oil drip onto hot

engine components. This increases the risk

of a fire.

– If you believe that your engine has increased

its oil consumption, contact an authorized

Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-

cility to determine the cause. Please note

that an exact oil consumption measurement

must be done with the necessary care and

accuracy and may take time. An authorized

Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa-

cility is trained in accurately measuring the

oil consumption.

– You must close the cap on the oil filler open-

ing correctly so that oil does not leak out on-

to the hot engine and exhaust system when

the engine is running, because this is a fire

hazard.

– Always clean skin thoroughly if it comes into

contact with engine oil.

– Engine oil is poisonous and must be kept out

of reach of children.

– You can find information on engine oil and

engine oil capacities for the USA at

or for Can-

– Store the engine oil securely in the original

container.

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customer-area/care-and-maintenance/

, or call

800-822-2834.

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