TO №4
- Examine the engine. Lightly oiled areas are not a cause for concern, all engines «sweat out» from time to time a small amount of lubricant.
- However, you must find out the cause of oil stains under a parked car and in the presence of significant oil dirt on the engine case.
- Clean the engine with an engine cleaner or steam jet.
- After a test drive (several kilometers) check where the oil is coming from.
Possible Leak Locations
We have compiled a short list of places where oil can leak from an Audi engine:
- Seals for crankshaft, camshaft (ov) and intermediate shaft (4 cylinder engine). These places are covered by the toothed belt guard.
- Cylinder head cover gaskets.
- Sealing gasket for cylinder head, oil filter.
- Ignition distributor gasket (models with 4- and 5-cylinder engines).
- Rear crankshaft seal (oil escaping along the dividing arc engine/gearbox housing).
- Oil filter mounting gasket (models with 4-cylinder engines).
- Oil pan sealing gasket.
Note: You can wash the engine in so-called cleaning parks, where you can use the self-service steam jet. In case of heavy soiling, it is recommended to spray the engine with a cleaning agent before washing and leave it to act for some time. Be sure to bring your work clothes.
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