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– Pull oil filter element -3- and O-ring -2- out of sealing cap -1-.
– Clean sealing surfaces of sealing cap -1-.
– Lightly lubricate new O-rings -2- and -4- with engine oil and
insert O-rings.
– Fit new oil filter element -3- in sealing cap.
– Screw sealing cap -1- into oil filter housing and tighten it to
specified torque using socket (32 mm) (see table of tightening
torques for installation
).
Continue installation in reverse sequence.
3.44
Engine oil: filling up
Caution
Risk of engine damage if the engine is revved too soon after
changing the oil!
♦ The engine must only run at idling speed as long as the
oil pressure warning lamp in the instrument cluster is on.
♦ Increase the engine speed only after the warning lamp has
gone out.
Refer to ELSA maintenance table for engine-specific oil capaci‐
ties and oil grades.
All engines except 12-cyl. petrol engine 6.3 ltr. FSI
12-cyl. petrol engine 6.3 ltr. FSI
3.44.1
All engines except 12-cyl. petrol engine
6.3 ltr. FSI
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Oil filler funnel - VAS 6842-
Procedure:
– Fill up engine oil using oil filler funnel - VAS 6842- .
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