Audi 80 Quiz
Technical Description

Correct oil specification

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Technical Description — 39Engines — 41Exhaust System — 13Cooling System — 28Fuel tank and fuel pump — 12Air Filter and Intake Ducts — 13Mono-Motronic Injection System — 18Digifant Injection System — 19KE-III-Jetronic Injection System — 35MPI and MPFI Injection Systems — 32Clutch — 11Transmission and Driveline — 21Suspension and Steering — 33Brake System — 41Anti-lock brake system — 8Wheels and Tires — 13Body Electrical System — 35Ignition System — 24Lighting — 14Signaling Devices — 7Instruments and Auxiliary Equipment — 54Heating and Ventilation — 7Body Components — 18Troubleshooting — 6Specifications — 13
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Because of the relatively long oil change intervals of 15,000 km, there is a risk of sludge forming in the oil pan, so Audi has issued strict requirements for the oil.


Conventional mineral oil must meet Volkswagen standard 50101 (VW-Norm 50101). In this case, it has sufficient cleaning properties to prevent sludge formation.

Oils with good anti-friction properties reduce internal friction in the engine. They must meet standard 500 00 (VW-Norm 500 00).

Only if none of the oils listed above is available may all-season or summer oils of the categories "API SF" and "API SG" be used for topping up.

Note: factors such as the price of the oil or its origin say nothing about its quality!

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