Audi 80 Quiz
Technical Description

Checking the engine oil level

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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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Regular Checks
If you have just purchased an Audi 80 (new or used), it is best to check the oil level at every refueling. If it becomes clear that the engine consumes very little oil, the checking interval can be extended to every second or even every fourth refueling.


PROCEDURE

Park the vehicle on a level surface.

After switching off an engine that has been warmed up to operating temperature, wait at least another five minutes so the oil can drain into the sump. Checking before the first start of a still cold engine is even more effective.

Be careful with a hot engine to avoid burning your hands.

Pull out the dipstick (oil level indicator), wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth or paper towel, reinsert it fully, wait briefly, and pull it out again.

The oil level will be visible on the tip of the dipstick.

If the oil level is only at the lower mark, oil must be added to the engine.

Test yourself

A quick Audi 80 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.