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Oil Capacity on 2007 A6 3.2
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Oil Capacity on 2007 A6 3.2
I know this is a sore subject with some, but I need some info. I purchased a CPO 2007 A6. What is the oil capacity of it when filter is changed. I did a search and 1 poster(sorry I forgot who) said 6.9 quarts I believe. I didnt get a manual, dealer said he would get it to me . I pulled out 8 quarts by the way.
I had asked dealer to change the oil at my cost before I picked it up since it had about 6k miles on it. Dealer says they do all the CPO cars. When I pulled the dipstick the oil looked black, so rather than get go back to the dealer (45 miles away) I would change it myself. I put in 7 quarts for now.
I saw on another forum where 8 quarts is factory fill
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I had asked dealer to change the oil at my cost before I picked it up since it had about 6k miles on it. Dealer says they do all the CPO cars. When I pulled the dipstick the oil looked black, so rather than get go back to the dealer (45 miles away) I would change it myself. I put in 7 quarts for now.
I saw on another forum where 8 quarts is factory fill
Sorry for the long post
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Looks like the resources say 8.6 is factory fill, but 6.9 is change amount.
Don't know why that is.
Note the red section in the pdf.<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/model/a6/06/A6%20sedan%20V6%20tech.pdf">https://www.audiworld.com/model/a6/06/A6%20sedan%20V6%20tech.pdf</a</li></ul>
Note the red section in the pdf.<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/model/a6/06/A6%20sedan%20V6%20tech.pdf">https://www.audiworld.com/model/a6/06/A6%20sedan%20V6%20tech.pdf</a</li></ul>
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Kemer, GK1 posted the Audi manual specs PDF above, 6.9 is the correct amount unless it's a brand new factory engine. One thing you never want to do is over-fill this engine, it's better to be slightly under then over-filled.
I usually put 6 qts in with a new filter..start the car for a min or so to fill the filter then shut it off, check the dip stick and add to just 'under full.
I usually put 6 qts in with a new filter..start the car for a min or so to fill the filter then shut it off, check the dip stick and add to just 'under full.
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Kemer, GK1 posted the Audi manual specs PDF above, 6.9 is the correct amount unless it's a brand new factory engine. One thing you never want to do is over-fill this engine, it's better to be slightly under then over-filled.
I usually put 6 qts in with a new filter..start the car for a min or so to fill the filter then shut it off, check the dip stick and add to just 'under full.
I usually put 6 qts in with a new filter..start the car for a min or so to fill the filter then shut it off, check the dip stick and add to just 'under full.
Must say I really didn't look at the PDF untill you mentioned it. Took the owners manual at it's word. Looks like I have been overfilling the motor. HHMMM wonder if that was the cause of my PVC system failiure, and all the crud I had to endure with my car... Oh well...only 7 qts from here on out.
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