RS5 Dipstick - Where can I get one?
#1
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RS5 Dipstick - Where can I get one?
Hello All,
I found the link for buying an S5 dipstick at ECS Tuning, but can seem to find one for the RS5.
Does anyone know where I can get one? Please provide a link...
Thanks in advance,
F
I found the link for buying an S5 dipstick at ECS Tuning, but can seem to find one for the RS5.
Does anyone know where I can get one? Please provide a link...
Thanks in advance,
F
#2
Hello All,
I found the link for buying an S5 dipstick at ECS Tuning, but can seem to find one for the RS5.
Does anyone know where I can get one? Please provide a link..
I found the link for buying an S5 dipstick at ECS Tuning, but can seem to find one for the RS5.
Does anyone know where I can get one? Please provide a link..
I'd like to get a real dip stick too but haven't found one. I've been wondering for a while if the one for the S5 will work since it is my understanding that the 2.9T engine in the RS5 is basically a modified 3.0T engine in the S5 but haven't found any confirmation on that one either.
#3
AudiWorld Super User
I'd like to get a real dip stick too but haven't found one. I've been wondering for a while if the one for the S5 will work since it is my understanding that the 2.9T engine in the RS5 is basically a modified 3.0T engine in the S5 but haven't found any confirmation on that one either.
That is what was done with the 4.2L V8 dipstick and used for the 4.0T V8, which is the dipstick that I have.
See this on the S4/S5 engine B9 3.0T: Audi SSP 655
Inside Porsche's new V8 and V6 powertrains
"V8 births a V6The 2.9-L V6 makes the third Panamera power source and was designed in house by Porsche without VW involvement, engineers claim. It produces 324 kW (434 hp) at 5650 rpm and is rated at a claimed 550 N·m (406 lb·ft) from 1750 - 5500 rpm. Claimed performance figures include a best (with Sport Chrono package) 0-100-km/h time of 4.2 s.
The new V6 also has its two turbochargers tucked between the cylinder banks. The engine weighs 14 kg (31 lb) less than the previous car’s V6. Although similar in design to the V8 gasoline unit, the V6 has variable valve timing in both part- and high-load operation."
a few B9 relevant documents
#4
AudiWorld Member
I would be interested in one too. My concern would be that the S5 dipstick “should work”.... but all it has to be is just a little off and it will read incorrect or worse.
When I was younger I had an extensively modified Mustang Cobra. Some of my changes lead to me needing to change the dipstick to fit new exhaust headers. The replacement dipstick seemed to be correct, until about a month later when I went to check the oil and the last inch and a half had snapped off.....
Needless to say I would have to be 100% sure it works before I would go that route.
When I was younger I had an extensively modified Mustang Cobra. Some of my changes lead to me needing to change the dipstick to fit new exhaust headers. The replacement dipstick seemed to be correct, until about a month later when I went to check the oil and the last inch and a half had snapped off.....
Needless to say I would have to be 100% sure it works before I would go that route.
#5
AudiWorld Super User
I would be interested in one too. My concern would be that the S5 dipstick “should work”.... but all it has to be is just a little off and it will read incorrect or worse.
When I was younger I had an extensively modified Mustang Cobra. Some of my changes lead to me needing to change the dipstick to fit new exhaust headers. The replacement dipstick seemed to be correct, until about a month later when I went to check the oil and the last inch and a half had snapped off.....
Needless to say I would have to be 100% sure it works before I would go that route.
When I was younger I had an extensively modified Mustang Cobra. Some of my changes lead to me needing to change the dipstick to fit new exhaust headers. The replacement dipstick seemed to be correct, until about a month later when I went to check the oil and the last inch and a half had snapped off.....
Needless to say I would have to be 100% sure it works before I would go that route.
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#6
That's because the engines aren't really similar. There is no dipstick option for the RS5 like there is for the S5. The common misconception about the new 2.9L is that it is close to the 3.0L. Yes, it is on displacement. Actually, the 2.9L design comes from 4.0L twin-turbo. It's almost the same with the back two cylinder's cut off. I spent two months trying to find the same dipstick.
#7
AudiWorld Super User
I put the ECS Tuning Billet Engine Oil Dipstick ECS Part # 3545565 S5 3.0T dipstick in my RS5 2.9T engine & shows the proper full oil level ...it fits fine.
The Audi B9 3.0T EA839 and 2.9T EA839 engines are similar in a lot of ways, though they have differences: Efficiency and driving pleasure: innovative V engines at Audi
"A new feature for the V6 TFSI engines, the 3.0 TFSI and its high performance variant, the 2.9 TFSI, whose development Audi headed and which Porsche also uses, is the central location of the injectors in the combustion chambers. "
"High-performance engine: the new 2.9 TFSI......The new high-performance six-cylinder engine from Audi directly derives from the 3.0 TFSI. Because of the greater forces in the interior, the stroke has been shortened by 3 millimeters (0.1 in) to 86 millimeters (3.4 in). To increase resilience, we further increased the crankshaft main bearing diameter by 2 millimeters (0.08 in). The most important technological components are the same for both engines: the aluminum crankcase with steel cylinder liners, the new TFSI combustion process with central injector location and thermal management with the exhaust manifolds in the cylinder heads."
The Audi B9 3.0T EA839 and 2.9T EA839 engines are similar in a lot of ways, though they have differences: Efficiency and driving pleasure: innovative V engines at Audi
"A new feature for the V6 TFSI engines, the 3.0 TFSI and its high performance variant, the 2.9 TFSI, whose development Audi headed and which Porsche also uses, is the central location of the injectors in the combustion chambers. "
"High-performance engine: the new 2.9 TFSI......The new high-performance six-cylinder engine from Audi directly derives from the 3.0 TFSI. Because of the greater forces in the interior, the stroke has been shortened by 3 millimeters (0.1 in) to 86 millimeters (3.4 in). To increase resilience, we further increased the crankshaft main bearing diameter by 2 millimeters (0.08 in). The most important technological components are the same for both engines: the aluminum crankcase with steel cylinder liners, the new TFSI combustion process with central injector location and thermal management with the exhaust manifolds in the cylinder heads."
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#8
AudiWorld Member
Out of curiosity, why the desire for a physical dipstick? Do you not trust the built in sensor and/or digital oil level read-out?
From my experience, the built in sensor is extremely sensitive, which is great. I just did my break-in oil change at 1k miles (overkill but good for my peace of mind). After adding 8 quarts, the digital oil level displayed only 2/3 full. After scratching my head for a bit, I poured in the last few remaining drops from each of the 8 quarts. After doing so, the read-out immediately shot up to full. And I'm talking maybe 2-3 tablespoons worth of additional oil. This made me quite impressed with just how sensitive the sensor is. I'm now quite confident that the digital read-out will have no issue showing me even the slightest decline in oil between oil changes.
From my experience, the built in sensor is extremely sensitive, which is great. I just did my break-in oil change at 1k miles (overkill but good for my peace of mind). After adding 8 quarts, the digital oil level displayed only 2/3 full. After scratching my head for a bit, I poured in the last few remaining drops from each of the 8 quarts. After doing so, the read-out immediately shot up to full. And I'm talking maybe 2-3 tablespoons worth of additional oil. This made me quite impressed with just how sensitive the sensor is. I'm now quite confident that the digital read-out will have no issue showing me even the slightest decline in oil between oil changes.
Last edited by Dads_RS; 04-08-2020 at 05:04 PM.
#9
Club AutoUnion
Out of curiosity, why the desire for a physical dipstick? Do you not trust the built in sensor and/or digital oil level read-out?
From my experience, the built in sensor is extremely sensitive, which is great. I just did my break-in oil change at 1k miles (overkill but good for my peace of mind). After adding 8 quarts, the digital oil level displayed only 2/3 full. After scratching my head for a bit, I poured in the last few remaining drops from each of the 8 quarts. After doing so, the read-out immediately shot up to full. And I'm talking maybe 2-3 tablespoons worth of additional oil. This made me quite impressed with just how sensitive the sensor is. I'm now quite confident that the digital read-out will have no issue showing me even the slightest decline in oil between oil changes.
From my experience, the built in sensor is extremely sensitive, which is great. I just did my break-in oil change at 1k miles (overkill but good for my peace of mind). After adding 8 quarts, the digital oil level displayed only 2/3 full. After scratching my head for a bit, I poured in the last few remaining drops from each of the 8 quarts. After doing so, the read-out immediately shot up to full. And I'm talking maybe 2-3 tablespoons worth of additional oil. This made me quite impressed with just how sensitive the sensor is. I'm now quite confident that the digital read-out will have no issue showing me even the slightest decline in oil between oil changes.
There are a lot of old school owners on this board and having the dipstick allows us to actually see what’s in the crankcase should something electronic “go wrong” as well as being able to use our vision and sense of smell. Much like many of us carry and use good old fashioned tire gauges to (frequently) manually check our tire pressure.
Old School dies hard.
— John
#10
AudiWorld Member
There are a lot of old school owners on this board and having the dipstick allows us to actually see what’s in the crankcase should something electronic “go wrong” as well as being able to use our vision and sense of smell. Much like many of us carry and use good old fashioned tire gauges to (frequently) manually check our tire pressure.
Old School dies hard.
— John
Old School dies hard.
— John
Last edited by Dads_RS; 04-08-2020 at 06:52 PM.