Where's the dipstick?

kuthair · 10-04-2007, 12:39 PM

Ok, so every picture I've seen of an engine in the B8 is missing a dipstick. I hope they didn't go the way of BMW and use only an electronic dipstick. They're error prone and you can't check the "health" of the oil.

-Kuthair

Current: 2007 BMW 335i
Previous: 2001 Audi A4 1.8T qmsx apr

Boston3.0_CVT · 10-04-2007, 12:42 PM

kuthair · 10-05-2007, 11:31 AM

Altho, I just found a dipstick in the S5's V8 engine.

I have no problem with the e-dip if they want to stuff that in the car. I just wish they wouldn't replace the conventional dipstick.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=6031

ismail · 10-05-2007, 06:02 PM

it's there look beside the coolant tank, orange ring how can u guys miss it?

kuthair · 10-05-2007, 07:41 PM

Spoonie G · 10-08-2007, 06:42 AM

Oo.et.oO · 10-08-2007, 07:07 AM

you can't tell by its color. we've discussed this around our forums and elsewhere for years.

*maybe* some people could tell its viscosity to a small degree by feel between fingers, but i highly doubt it.

kuthair · 10-08-2007, 08:30 AM

1. Color -- even tho I know color is not a good indication.

2. Feel -- is the oil still slick.

kuthair · 10-08-2007, 03:24 PM

kuthair · 10-08-2007, 03:39 PM

10-04-2007, 12:42 PM	#2
Boston3.0_CVT AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,596	I think that is the way of the future. e-dip. My 911 is the same way. __________________ A4 3.0::Painted Lowers::Flik Wasp 18"::Toyo T1-R 235mm::Mintex RedBox::Garmin Nav::35% Tint::Clear Bra E36 318i::NA MX-5::E39 M5::B5 A4 2.8Q::996 C4::997 C2S

10-05-2007, 11:31 AM	#3
kuthair AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 715	Yea, you're probably right.... Altho, I just found a dipstick in the S5's V8 engine. I have no problem with the e-dip if they want to stuff that in the car. I just wish they wouldn't replace the conventional dipstick. http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=6031

10-05-2007, 06:02 PM	#4
ismail Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 40	Re: Yea, you're probably right.... it's there look beside the coolant tank, orange ring how can u guys miss it?

10-05-2007, 07:41 PM	#5
kuthair AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 715	Right, I was saying that I only see it on the S5's V8 not the A4 engines.

10-08-2007, 06:42 AM	#6
Spoonie G AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,334	Check again. The 2.0 and 3.2 both have dipsticks. __________________ 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X MR

Welcome to AudiWorld!
		Welcome to AudiWorld.com. You are currently viewing our forum as a guest, which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our community, at no cost, you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is free, fast and simple, join AudiWorld.com today!

10-08-2007, 07:07 AM	#7
Oo.et.oO AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,889	how do you check the "health" of the oil by the dipstick? taste? you can't tell by its color. we've discussed this around our forums and elsewhere for years. maybe some people could tell its viscosity to a small degree by feel between fingers, but i highly doubt it. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 2001 Brilliant Black S4 Avant 6spd. c'mon AoA, where is the B8 A4 3.0 TDi?

10-08-2007, 08:30 AM	#8
kuthair AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 715	Re: how do you check the "health" of the oil by the dipstick? taste? 1. Color -- even tho I know color is not a good indication. 2. Feel -- is the oil still slick.

10-08-2007, 03:24 PM	#9
kuthair AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 715	Ok, can't find pictures of the 2.0 but here's two of the 3.2. Can you point out the dipstick?

10-08-2007, 03:39 PM	#10
kuthair AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 715	Nevermind! ... found it.. it's black in this picture! thx

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode