Dipstick part# 06J115611E for 2011 Q5 2.0T
02-05-2017, 01:30 AM
#1
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Dipstick part# 06J115611E for 2011 Q5 2.0T
Hello everyone.
Wanted to confirm before purchasing that part # 06J115611E will work to manually check oil levels on our '11 Q5 2.0T.
It's been roughly 15k miles since we had the Q5 in the shop for the consumption test. Dealer said it checked out fine - no need for the new pistons, etc.
We don't drive it nearly as much after selling our Q7 for an Odyssey.
I'm currently deployed overseas and the wife is freaking out over a recent "low oil-please add 1 quart." She also swears she saw what looked like an oil streak in the driveway after a rain shower.
My father is visiting next weekend to help out around the house and I'd like him to check the oil manually. I want to know if we are having oil issues again or if the MMI is malfunctioning when checking oil levels. Before taking it in for service to diagnose, I'd like to try this option.
Thoughts? Thank you.
Wanted to confirm before purchasing that part # 06J115611E will work to manually check oil levels on our '11 Q5 2.0T.
It's been roughly 15k miles since we had the Q5 in the shop for the consumption test. Dealer said it checked out fine - no need for the new pistons, etc.
We don't drive it nearly as much after selling our Q7 for an Odyssey.
I'm currently deployed overseas and the wife is freaking out over a recent "low oil-please add 1 quart." She also swears she saw what looked like an oil streak in the driveway after a rain shower.
My father is visiting next weekend to help out around the house and I'd like him to check the oil manually. I want to know if we are having oil issues again or if the MMI is malfunctioning when checking oil levels. Before taking it in for service to diagnose, I'd like to try this option.
Thoughts? Thank you.
02-05-2017, 02:39 AM
#2
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That's the correct part number. I agree that checking it with a dipstick is the right approach. The sensor is notoriously unreliable. Here's a link to the part if you need it: Audi Genuine OEM Oil Dipstick (2.0T).
And thanks for your service.
And thanks for your service.
02-05-2017, 08:57 AM
#3
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The local dealer tells me there are no dipsticks available for my 2014 Q5, but in a drug-induced state of denial, I bought one and installed it right after I got the car. (Ergh, truck.) And apparently those are good drugs, because I still see that dipstick right up front where I put it.
My notes from back then said Audi # 06J 115 611 E from ECSTUNING.COM was right for the *2014* model, but also that "EKTA shows 06H115610E for the 2009-2012" so it (-611E) may be the wrong model for your Q5.
I'd try either calling ECSTUNING or one of the other vendors or Audi dealers who are generally considered reliable, who do sell these online. Or call two, and see if they come up with matching part numbers. Ask them flat out, if it is wrong for your car, will they pay the return shipping.
A simple way to check for oil leaks is to add fluorescent dye (the same one used for AC systems, comes in little one ounce bottles) to the oil, leave it parked after an hour of idling, and come out in the dark hours with an inexpensive UV light. (UV LED flashlights online, under $20. "Real" inspection lights, $50, Either will do well enough.) If you see any glowing green drool on the engine, in the engine bay, or under the car? Yep, that's a leak.
One big caveat: You need to check that this is safe for a turbocharged Audi. The dye "shouldn't" hurt anything, but turbos are very picky about what they eat.
Come home safe.
My notes from back then said Audi # 06J 115 611 E from ECSTUNING.COM was right for the *2014* model, but also that "EKTA shows 06H115610E for the 2009-2012" so it (-611E) may be the wrong model for your Q5.
I'd try either calling ECSTUNING or one of the other vendors or Audi dealers who are generally considered reliable, who do sell these online. Or call two, and see if they come up with matching part numbers. Ask them flat out, if it is wrong for your car, will they pay the return shipping.
A simple way to check for oil leaks is to add fluorescent dye (the same one used for AC systems, comes in little one ounce bottles) to the oil, leave it parked after an hour of idling, and come out in the dark hours with an inexpensive UV light. (UV LED flashlights online, under $20. "Real" inspection lights, $50, Either will do well enough.) If you see any glowing green drool on the engine, in the engine bay, or under the car? Yep, that's a leak.
One big caveat: You need to check that this is safe for a turbocharged Audi. The dye "shouldn't" hurt anything, but turbos are very picky about what they eat.
Come home safe.
02-20-2017, 11:12 PM
#4
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Just a quick update: Ordered the dipstick online and it confirmed what I was leaning towards...oil level is right where it should be. Oil sensor still reporting "low oil" via MMI. Looks to be a malfunction, but just happy to know oil is good to go and wife can drive it worry-free.
02-21-2017, 08:57 AM
#6
AudiWorld Super User
Apparently the Castrol Professional fill the dealers use these days is itself marked with a dye. Maybe for also helping spot leaks, but apparently so they know if fill was theirs for motor issues or if they need/want to ask further for warranty claims debates.
04-29-2018, 07:48 AM
#7
Reply just because I was looking this up today - the 06H115610E part is the TUBE, not the actual dipstick. Just to prevent confusion. The 06J 115 611 E is the correct part for the dipstick.
The local dealer tells me there are no dipsticks available for my 2014 Q5, but in a drug-induced state of denial, I bought one and installed it right after I got the car. (Ergh, truck.) And apparently those are good drugs, because I still see that dipstick right up front where I put it.
My notes from back then said Audi # 06J 115 611 E from ECSTUNING.COM was right for the *2014* model, but also that "EKTA shows 06H115610E for the 2009-2012" so it (-611E) may be the wrong model for your Q5.
I'd try either calling ECSTUNING or one of the other vendors or Audi dealers who are generally considered reliable, who do sell these online. Or call two, and see if they come up with matching part numbers. Ask them flat out, if it is wrong for your car, will they pay the return shipping.
A simple way to check for oil leaks is to add fluorescent dye (the same one used for AC systems, comes in little one ounce bottles) to the oil, leave it parked after an hour of idling, and come out in the dark hours with an inexpensive UV light. (UV LED flashlights online, under $20. "Real" inspection lights, $50, Either will do well enough.) If you see any glowing green drool on the engine, in the engine bay, or under the car? Yep, that's a leak.
One big caveat: You need to check that this is safe for a turbocharged Audi. The dye "shouldn't" hurt anything, but turbos are very picky about what they eat.
Come home safe.
My notes from back then said Audi # 06J 115 611 E from ECSTUNING.COM was right for the *2014* model, but also that "EKTA shows 06H115610E for the 2009-2012" so it (-611E) may be the wrong model for your Q5.
I'd try either calling ECSTUNING or one of the other vendors or Audi dealers who are generally considered reliable, who do sell these online. Or call two, and see if they come up with matching part numbers. Ask them flat out, if it is wrong for your car, will they pay the return shipping.
A simple way to check for oil leaks is to add fluorescent dye (the same one used for AC systems, comes in little one ounce bottles) to the oil, leave it parked after an hour of idling, and come out in the dark hours with an inexpensive UV light. (UV LED flashlights online, under $20. "Real" inspection lights, $50, Either will do well enough.) If you see any glowing green drool on the engine, in the engine bay, or under the car? Yep, that's a leak.
One big caveat: You need to check that this is safe for a turbocharged Audi. The dye "shouldn't" hurt anything, but turbos are very picky about what they eat.
Come home safe.
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