Audi Q7: Adding engine oil
Fig. 165 Engine compartment: engine oil filling opening cover (example)
Observe the safety precautions > General
information.
- Turn the engine off
- Open the hood
- Unscrew the cap for the
engine oil filler opening > fig. 165.
- Carefully add 0.5 quart (0.5 liter) of the correct
oil
- Close the engine oil filler opening cap.
- Close the hood
- Restart the ignition after two minutes and
check the current oil level in the MMI, Checking the engine oil level
- Applies to: using engine oil that meets the recommended
specification: Add some more engine
oil again if necessary
WARNING
- When adding oil, do not let oil drip onto hot
engine components. This increases the risk
of a fire.
- You must close the cap on the oil filler opening
correctly so that oil does not leak out onto
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.
- Store the engine oil securely in the original
container.
Note
For the sake of the environment
- Oil should never enter the sewer system or
come into contact with the ground.
- Follow the legal regulations in the country
where you are located when disposing of
empty oil containers.
Changing engine oil
Audi recommends having the oil changed at an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility.
Observe the safety precautions, General
information.
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 stopand-
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. 167 Motor compartment: cap on brake fluid reservoir
Observe the safety precautions, General
information.
Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir is located under a cover
on the
Battery general information
Because of the complex power supply, all work
on batteries such as disconnecting, replacing,
etc., should only be performed by an authorized
Audi dealer or authorized Audi
SEE MORE:
Vehicles with a High Voltage System (Hybrid Vehicles)
Read and follow all of the supplemental warnings for all
work performed on vehicles with the high voltage system. Refer
to
→ Chapter "Warnings when Working on Vehicles with High Voltage
System" and
→ Electrical Equipment;
Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions when Working on Fuel System
There is a risk of injury due to the fuel being under
pressure.
The fuel system is under pressure. Injuries are possible
from fuel spraying out.
Before opening the fuel system:
- Wear protective eyewear.
- Wear safety glov