3l a6 hard to read oil level on dip stick

Should hold 4.3 liters if dry. With an oil change and filter replacement, I would add 3 liters, check the oil level and add the 4th if it will fit based on the dip stick measurement. Then run the engine, check for leaks and stop the engine to check the oil level again. Add oil to the appropriate level on the dip stick.

There's a youtube video about checking Audi engine oil:
Get to know your Audi Checking your oil level

There's no mention of the orange plastic indicators but I would assume yes, they are the low and full indicators on the dipstick.

The German manufacturers came up with a great new idea that many others have now copied and that is to eliminate the under bonnet filler tube and dip stick. Some of the German manufacturers have decided to eliminate engine oil dip sticks as well. These people are just so innovative.

Thus you have to use the correct filling procedure as laid down by the manufacturer which involves filling the auto transmission from under the vehicle by removing the filler plug on the side of the auto unit and pumping in the fluid. It used to be so much easier.
Obviously this is best done on a lift/hoist and the vehicle must be level.

Here is some info on the Audi A6 auto trans you may find of use..................


Audi A6 Transmission Fluid Filter Change Kit Audi A6 ATF 6spd


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How you check your oil level properly on a Nissan 3.5 engine

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I believe that symbol is Engine Oil if im not mistaken, might want to look at your oil level or take it in to a repair facility promptly

i would say have a look at the oil level first it sounds loke its very low on atf oil thats why it packed up on a steep hill,,,start the motor and dip the gearbox oil dip stick if its low add oil till its on full bont over fill it though,

the lower circle is the minimum level for the oil in your pan, so you should add oil. when was yor last oil change maybe you are due, always let the engine sit for a few minutes before chwcking your oil al it takes time for all the oil to drain back into the pan

What engine is in your A4.  Normaly if the oil is in between the hash marks on the dip stick thats good,  If above or below hash marks this is bad.  To properly check oil level start vehicle up let it run for 30 sec.   Shut vehicle off and let it sit for aprrox 2min then check the level.

overheated and blew transmission. replace with new transmission.

check and clean the connection on oil switch plug also try running an engine oil flush and changing the oil if that doesnt fix it then try removing the sump off the engine and cleaning the oil pick up