Bought Oil Dipstick for S5 V6 3.0T but oil level doesn't match what computer reports

[Arese]

Hey guys,

Purchased an Oil Dipstick for my B8.5 S5 V6 3.0T part number 06E115611H

When I check the oil level via the car dashboard it says my oil level is slightly above the middle between MIN and Max

However when I check the oil level with the dipstick, oil level is at the MAX level.

I'm confused. Did I receive the wrong oil dipstick or is the computer oil level not accurate?

Could someone who owns an oil dipstick for the V6 3.0T measure the length from the red arrow to the other end as illustrated below?



I'm doing my first oil change next week and I need to know if I should use either the oil dipstick or computer to measure the oil level.

Thanks in advance

[2by2handsofblue]

What the computer saids and what the dip stick indicates is different from my experience.

I have the same plastic handle and I also bought a ecs brand dip stick.
When I measured the 2, I notice the ecs was slightly long in length.

From what I've read it needs to read just below the max line. Around 3/4 to the max line.


we are the borg! resistance is futile.

[Arese]

What's the point of removing the oil dipstick and using a computer if it gives you an inaccurate reading!

Anyway, I just measured my oil dipstick between the 2 red arrows and I get 41cm.

Anyone else measured theirs?

[old guy]

The next time you change your oil, pre-measure the exact amount required. Then when you add the pre-measured oil you can mark the dip stick accordingly.

[MSq5]

This dipstick matches my MMI reading. However, MMI is notoriously inaccurate on our cars, so I no longer even check it.

I couldn't get the entire dipstick in the photo and still show the tape close enough to read, but the tape begins at the exact tip of the dipstick.

Since the dipstick seats flush into the tube at its flange, that might be a better measuring point - 17.5" or 44.5cm. Measure yours to the flange and see what you have. I think that is a more accurate way.

Using your method, I get 16 1-1/8" or 41cm.

[Arese]

Thank you so much MSq5 for taking the time to measure your dipstick and post a picture, I really appreciate it.

You are actually right, your measuring points make more sense than mine

It's late now, I'll go down tomorrow to re-measure using your measuring points and see if I get 44.5cm like you.

I'll report back tomorrow, thanks again for your help

[RockJGC]

I have the 2.0T engine, but I found the ECS dipstick to be 100% accurate and it also matches the MMI oil level reading perfectly. I experimented when doing an oil change to see how accurate it is by pouring the last quart in a quarter at a time and sure enough the level meter in the MMI showed each quarter of that quart as I added it.

[Timpanogos Slim]

During an oil change is the point in time where I'm most sure of the oil level.

Because i let it drip for a good long while, reinstall the plug, install the new filter, and then add the prescribed amount of oil. Service manual says that's 7.2 quarts. So 7 quarts is just fine.

I haven't had my S5 a whole month yet but it looks like an oil change is a Mann HU 7029z, and 5 quart jug + 3 single quart bottles (one for spare in the trunk) of mobil 1 0w40. If the washer on the plug is copper you can heat it to glowing and reuse infintely.

[Smac770]

Note that Msq5 appears to have the E rev dipstick with orange handle, for the B7 and C6 era 3.2L - https://parts.audiusa.com/p/47996581/06E115611E.html
You appear to have the H rev dipstick with yellow handle, for the B8.0 era 3.2L and C6.5 era 3.0T - https://parts.audiusa.com/p/48001441/06E115611H.html

Like the longitudinal Gen2 2.0T in the B8, there was never an official dipstick for the B8 3.0T. We reuse something close and it works well enough for home purposes, but it's not necessarily an exact markings match, presumably. The dipstick from the transverse Gen1 2.0T in my case; the dipstick from the B8 3.2L in your case.

There is a dipstick for the Q7 usage of the 3.0T during that time - https://parts.audiusa.com/p/48072325/06E115611N.html Wonder why. Though I notice the 4L is not listed in the T40178 chart; maybe it didn't get the service interval extension system?

Wonder how the E vs H vs N actually differ in the distance to min and max marks. And how those compare to the calibration markings on a T40178. From the T40178 chart in 2038129/4.
The B8.0 3.2L and 3.0T is shown with top mark 132 and oil range min 0 to max 13. But the B8.5 3.0T is shown with top mark 123 and oil range min 0 to max 23.


But that's all academic. Others have already noted the process to adapt the dipstick you have to the engine you have. Full is 7.2 qt, that makes 10% down 6.5qt. Do an oil change, put in 6.5qt. Note the point on the dipstick. Put in .5qt more for 7.0qt. Note the point on the dipstick. There, you have your min and max marks when cold. I like it just under full capacity so I can see the actual level in the display, not just a solid white bar.

[hahnmgh63]

On a '13 S5 3.0t I have the USP Motorsports dipstick and it matches exactly with the car MMI readout. Although a measurement would be better from the tip to the seating portion since the USP dipstick doesn't have the long plastic neck.

[rcprato]

Old Guy and Smac770 give good advice, calibrate when you do your oil change and know for certain where full level is and mark it if it doesn’t match marks it came with


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[Arese]

Sorry guys, I'm trying to quote your message but it doesn't work.

@smac770 thanks for the detailed answer.
It blows my mind that Audi didn't make an oil dipstick specifically for the B8 3.0T engine.
In any case, it looks like I bought the correct dipstick with part number 06E115611H as per your link https://parts.audiusa.com/p/48001441/06E115611H.html

Regarding the difference between the E and H version of the oil dipstick, MSq5 measured his E rev at 44.5cm.
I just measured mine using the same reference point as MSq5 and I got exactly 44.5cm as well on the H rev

Ok thanks for the detailed instruction on how to exactly mark the min and max when doing an oil change. I'll do that then.

Question, what did you use to mark the min and max on the dipstick? Since it's going to sit in the oil I guess I don't want to use something that might transfer to the oil.

Thanks everyone for your replies, really helpful

[Smac770]

I don't physically mark it; I just remember. I also don't leave the dipstick in the engine. It sits in the spare tire well with a few paper towels. My dash display tracks accurately. And I have VCDS for reading the measured value of the electronic sensor. The physical dipstick is a sanity check backup if something very odd occurs. I've never actually needed to use it.

[RockJGC]

I don't physically mark it; I just remember. I also don't leave the dipstick in the engine. It sits in the spare tire well with a few paper towels. My dash display tracks accurately. And I have VCDS for reading the measured value of the electronic sensor. The physical dipstick is a sanity check backup if something very odd occurs. I've never actually needed to use it.

That seems odd. Why wouldn't you just leave the dipstick in the dipstick tube rather than put it in the spare tire well? I mean, the dipstick tube is the perfect place to store the dipstick. Fits like a glove.

[Neil F]

Because people have posted that with SOME of these aftermarket dipsticks the handles have separated from the sticks when left in the hot engine. I have an aftermarket dipstick and as far as I am concerned there is no need to leave it in the tube. My MMI level indication is accurate. Why take the chance

[RockJGC]

Because people have posted that with SOME of these aftermarket dipsticks the handles have separated from the sticks when left in the hot engine. I have an aftermarket dipstick and as far as I am concerned there is no need to leave it in the tube. My MMI level indication is accurate. Why take the chance

Seems like most of the guys here are using Audi dipsticks rather than aftermarket ones. Mine is from ECS and it's extremely high quality and 100% metal construction. I can't imagine it could ever separate, but if it did I could easily get it out by either pulling it out of the tube with needle nose pliers or simply popping the dipstick tube out of the engine block if I couldn't reach it with pliers. I don't worry about it at all and have had mine installed for about four years now.

[Wantboost]

Hey guys,

Purchased an Oil Dipstick for my B8.5 S5 V6 3.0T part number 06E115611H

When I check the oil level via the car dashboard it says my oil level is slightly above the middle between MIN and Max

However when I check the oil level with the dipstick, oil level is at the MAX level.

I'm confused. Did I receive the wrong oil dipstick or is the computer oil level not accurate?

Could someone who owns an oil dipstick for the V6 3.0T measure the length from the red arrow to the other end as illustrated below?



I'm doing my first oil change next week and I need to know if I should use either the oil dipstick or computer to measure the oil level.

Thanks in advance

From dealer ??
I'm using 06E-115-611-B corresponds with mmi level

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[Wantboost]

From dealer ??
I'm using 06E-115-611-B corresponds with mmi level on a b8.5

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