2.7/3.0TDi (CGKA,CGKB,CCWA, CCLA) — AUDI
2.7/3.0TDi (CGKA,CGKB,CCWA, CCLA) on Audi: 26 steps, engines CAMA, CAMB, CCLA, CCWA. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Checking the engine oil level on Audi 2.7 and 3.0 TDI engines (CGKA, CGKB, CCWA, CCLA and related codes such as CAMA, CDUC and CLAA). The level is checked either through the vehicle menu or with a special tool. Method 1 uses 'CAR -> Servicing and checks -> Oil level' in the menu; the display shows a bar, and oil is topped up if the bar sits near 'min'. Method 2 uses the special tool, with the adjustment ring set at the top of the scale and the value read on the bottom scale between minimum and maximum. The things that decide an accurate reading are a horizontal car, correct oil temperature, and waiting for the oil pressure warning light to go out after an oil change.
🧭 Before you start
Park the car on level ground with the oil at the specified temperature. Either read the level from the MMI menu or use the special tool, setting the adjustment ring and reading the bottom scale. After an oil change the oil pressure warning light comes on; wait for it to go out and switch the ignition off before checking.
Fits: platform codes 2.7, TDI, |, V6, 3.0
Don't miss
- Make sure the vehicle is standing horizontal before any reading.
- Check the oil temperature is within the specified range first.
- After an oil change, wait for the oil pressure warning light to go out before measuring.
- With the special tool, set the adjustment ring at the top of the scale and read the bottom scale.
Written for this job from the workshop steps below · TorqFix editorial.
📋 Procedure
- Top up the oil if the bar in the display is close to 'min'
- Ensure the vehicle is horizontal
- Method 1
- Select 'CAR -> Servicing and checks -> Oil level' from the menu
- After engine oil renewal
- The oil pressure warning light illuminates
- Method 2
- Use a special tool:
- Wait for the light to turn off
- Turn the ignition off
- The lower part of the ring must indicate the value
- Check the oil level
- Read the value on the bottom scale
- Adjustment ring setting at the top of the scale
- Minimum oil level on the bottom scale
- Maximum oil level on the bottom scale
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