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A Jump-start terminal (+) under a cover . . . . . . . . . . . . .

230, 256

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WARNING

A Brake fluid reservoir () . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

224

223

225

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A Engine oil filler cap () . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• For safety reasons the bonnet must always be completely

closed when the vehicle is moving. After closing it always check

that it is properly secured. The bonnet must be flush with the adja-

cent body panels.

A Engine oil dipstick (orange) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A Radiator expansion tank () . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A Windscreen washer container () . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

• Should you notice that the bonnet is not safely secured when

the vehicle is moving, stop the vehicle immediately and close the

bonnet properly, otherwise it could cause an accident.

A Jump-start terminal (-) with hexagon head . . . . . . . . . 230, 256

A Hydraulic fluid reservoir for power steering . . . . . . . .

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Engine oil

Engine compartment layout

General notes

Engine compartment layout

Main components for checking and refilling

We recommend that you have the oil change carried out by an Audi

dealership/qualified workshop according to the intervals stated in

the Service Schedule or according to the service interval display in

the instrument cluster.

Whether your vehicle is serviced at flexible service intervals or fixed

service intervals is shown in the Service Schedule.

The correct oil specifications for your engine are listed in the Tech-

nical data section ⇒ page 281, “Performance, weights and dimen-

sions”.

Check that the specifications quoted (VW standards) appear on the

container either singly or in combination with other specifications.

Flexible service intervals (Audi LongLife Service*)

Special engine oils ⇒ page 281, “Performance, weights and dimen-

sions” have been developed as part of the Audi LongLife Service

(⇒ “Service Schedule”).

This type of oil must be used if you intend to take advantage of the

extended maintenance intervals allowed by Audi's LongLife Service.

Fig. 212 Locations of fluid containers, engine oil dipstick and engine oil filler

cap

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• Do not mix the LongLife oil with oil intended for fixed service

intervals, as the requirements for the extended service intervals are

then no longer guaranteed.

– Park your vehicle on a level surface.

– Allow the warm engine to run briefly at idling speed and

then switch off the ignition.

• In exceptional circumstances, if the engine oil level is too low

⇒ page 223 and you cannot obtain the specified LongLife oil, you

can put in a small quantity of oil for fixed service intervals -

⇒ page 281, “Performance, weights and dimensions”. This should

not be done more than once and no more than 0.5 litres should be

used.

– Wait approx. 2 minutes.

– Pull out the dipstick. Wipe the dipstick with a clean cloth

and insert it again, pushing it in as far as it will go.

Fixed service intervals (Inspection Service)*

– Then pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level

⇒ fig. 213. If the oil level is too low, add more engine oil

⇒ page 224.

If you do not take advantage of the Audi LongLife service for your

car, you can use the oils for fixed service intervals - ⇒ page 281,

“Performance, weights and dimensions”. In this case, your car must

be serviced after a fixed interval of 1 year / 15,000 km (10,000 miles)

– see Service Schedule.

Oil level in area A

– Do not top up oil.

• In exceptional circumstances, if the engine oil level is too low

⇒ page 223 and you cannot obtain the oil specified for your vehicle,

you can put in a small quantity of oil conforming to the specification

ACEA A2 or ACEA A3. This should not be done more than once and

no more than 0.5 litres should be used.

Oil level in area A

– Oil can be topped up. After topping up the oil level should

be in area A.

Oil level in area A

Checking the oil level

– Oil must be topped up. After topping up the oil level

should be in area A.

Depending on how you drive and the conditions in which the car is

used, oil consumption can be up to 0.5 ltr./1000 km. Oil consump-

tion is likely to be higher for the first 5000 km. For this reason the

engine oil level must be checked at regular intervals, preferably

when filling the tank and before a journey.

Fig. 213 Markings on

oil dipstick

Controls

Safety

Driving tips

General maintenance

Self-help

Technical data

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• No additives should be used with engine oil. Any damage caused

by the use of such additives would not be covered by the factory

warranty.

Topping up the engine oil 

For the sake of the environment

• Never pour oil down drains or into the ground.

• Always observe statutory requirements when disposing of

empty oil canisters.

Fig. 214 Engine

compartment: Engine

oil filler cap

Cooling system

– Unscrew cap  from oil filler opening ⇒ fig. 214.

Coolant

– Carefully put in the specified grade of oil ⇒ page 281

The purpose of the coolant is to carry heat away from the

engine. The correct amount of anti-freeze is important to

prevent the cooling system from freezing in winter.

0.5 litres at a time.

– After two minutes check the oil level once again

⇒ page 223.

The cooling system is filled for life at the factory, so the coolant does

not need to be changed. The coolant consists of a mixture of water

and anti-freeze additive G12+. This is a glycol-based anti-freeze with

anti-corrosion additives.

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

– Replace the oil filler cap carefully and push the dipstick

all the way in.

Anti-freeze additive

The amount of anti-freeze additive required depends on the temper-

atures to be expected in the winter season. If the anti-freeze concen-

tration is too low the coolant can freeze, resulting in failure of the

cooling system and heater.

WARNING

• Ensure that no oil comes into contact with hot engine compo-

nents when topping up: this could cause a fire.

The cooling system is filled at the factory with the correct amount of

anti-freeze for the country concerned.

• Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into contact with engine

oil.

In most cases the mixture consists of 60% water and 40% additive.

This mixture gives the necessary antifreeze protection down to –

25 °C and protects the alloy parts of the cooling system against

corrosion. It also prevents scaling and raises the boiling point of the

coolant.

Caution

• The oil level must never be above area A, as this may result in

damage to the catalytic converter or to the engine. Contact a quali-

fied workshop to extract the engine oil if necessary.

General maintenance -> Engine oil (oil dipstick location) for Your Audi S5 4 Door Fourth Generation (2017-2024)

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