Dipstick

[skymaster]

Hi

Has anyone installed a dipstick on their B8 A4 rather than rely on the MMI system to tell you the oil level?

I see what looks like a shaft for one in the engine bay, with a sort of plug in it... Am I right to assume I can buy a dipstick from Audi, remove the plug and then insert and use as normal?

[NickH A4]

Yes, that's all. IIRC you can get them a bit cheaper than the dealers though.

Nick

[NickH A4]

Couple of threads which may be of use:

https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...light=dipstick

https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...light=dipstick

Nick

[John140]

Much as I like Audi, they do seem to be good at re-inventing a less good version of the wheel sometimes, the dipstick issue being one of these.

[Feemy82]

I swear to God i spennt like 5 minutes trying to find the dipstick location on my new Audi, only to realise that there isn't one. All you have is a tube where a dipstick may appear to belong.

I have read in other forums that in order to check the oil level you need to warm the engine up up by driving something like 30-40 kms otherwise the sensor will not register a reading at all. So let me get this stright, I actually have to go on a fairly long trip just to check my oil level? What?! This is ridiculous!

Please, if anyone knows where I can get a dipstick for my 2008 B8 A4 2.0TFSI, please please PLEEEEASE let me know. As much as I love to drive my car, this is some next level thing.

When I last checked the MMI reading, it was just above 'min' (~10%). I think I may need to add some oil at some point methinks.

But come on Audi, you make amazing cars but ruin it with the smallest of things.

[Crasher]

http://www.lasertools.co.uk/item.aspx?cat=513&item=4770

[10A4]

Also available through sealey http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilde...roductid=15291

[moptisam2]

I have a 62 plate 163 TDI Technik and tried to find a dipstick about a year ago, contacting both the dealer and Audi.

I have in front of me a letter from the Customer Service office in Sheffield (dated 12 April 2013) saying: "...the oil is measured via the MMI unit........ As such, this takes the place of a conventional dipstick and therefore, there is no part available for order".

[Crasher]

The owner is not provided with a dip stick but you can buy the one shown if you wish.

[10A4]

The owner is not provided with a dip stick but you can buy the one shown if you wish.

Hi Crasher,

Do you mind me asking where did you get the "table" for scale adjustment from.

The MMI on my A4 2.0tdi displays oil level at max ("oil level is ok") but when i dip it with top adjuster set to 46mm im only registering an oil level of 18mm on end of dip stick??