Audi A5 owners manual page 237

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document_0900452a8179700c.book Seite 235 Donnerstag, 22. März 2007 10:19 10 Checking and topping up fluids 235 –Unscrew cap from oil filler opening ⇒ page 234, Cooling system fig. 226. – Carefully put in the specified grade of oil ⇒ page 295 Coolant 0.5 litres at a time. The purpose of the coolant is to carry heat away from the – After two minutes check the oil level once again engine. The correct amount of anti-freeze is important to ⇒page234. prevent the cooling system from freezing in winter. – If the oil level is too low, add more engine oil.The cooling system is filled for life at the factory, so the coolant does – Replace the oil filler cap carefully and push the dipstick not need to be changed. The coolant consists of a mixture of water and anti-freeze additive G12+. This is a glycol-based anti-freeze with all the way in. anti-corrosion additives. Anti-freeze additive WARNING The amount of anti-freeze additive required depends on the temper- • Ensure that no oil comes into contact with hot engine compo-atures to be expected in the winter season. If the anti-freeze concen- nents when topping up: this could cause a fire. tration is too low the coolant can freeze, resulting in failure of the • Wash your skin thoroughly if it comes into contact with engine cooling system and heater. oil. The cooling system is filled at the factory with the correct amount of anti-freeze for the country concerned. Caution In most cases the mixture consists of 60% water and 40% additive. • The oil level must never be above area a , as this may result in This mixture gives the necessary antifreeze protection down to – A 25 °C and protects the alloy parts of the cooling system against damage to the catalytic converter or to the engine. Contact a quali-corrosion. It also prevents scaling an d raises the boiling point of the fied workshop to extract the engine oil if necessary.coolant. • No additives should be used with engine oil. Any damage caused by the use of such additives would not be covered by the factory Countries with warm climate warranty. The coolant concentration must not be reduced by adding plain water, even in the summer or in warm climates. The concentration For the sake of the environment of the anti-freeze additive must always be at least 40%. • Never pour oil down drains or into the ground. Countries with cold climate • Always observe statutory requirements when disposing of If greater anti-freeze protection is required in very cold climates, the empty oil canisters. proportion of the anti-freeze additive G12+ can be increased. A concentration of 60% offers protection down to about -40 °C. The concentration of the antifreeze additive must not be more than 60% , Controls Safety Driving tips General maintenance Self-help Technical data

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