How to Check Brake Fluid Level: 2011 Audi A6 Quattro 3.0L V6 Supercharged
Audi A6 Quattro Model Years - 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
1. Getting Started - Prepare for the repair
2. Open the Hood - How to pop the hood and prop it open
3. Find Reservoir - Locate the brake fluid reservoir and clean it
4. Check Level - Determine the brake fluid level
5. Add Fluid - Determine brake fluid type and add fluid properly
6. Replace Cap - Secure the brake fluid cap onto the reservoir
7. More Info. - Additional thoughts on adding brake fluid
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Checking the brake fluid in your 2011 Audi A6 Quattro is easy and should be done once a month. On some Audis, the owners manual suggests pumping the brake pedal 25 times before looking at the fluid level, be sure to check your owners manual to see if this applies to your 2011 A6 Quattro. In addition to checking the brake fluid level, you want to look at the color of the brake fluid in your A6 Quattro - if it is dark in color or it has been more than 2 years since you have changed it, you should consider having it changed - this will help make the internal components (which are expensive) last much longer.
If you need to add fluid to your A6 Quattro, it is important to check your owners manual for the correct type to add - it likely be either DOT 3, DOT 4 or DOT 5, also known as silicone brake fluid. Be sure to discard bottles of brake fluid that are over a year old - brake fluid sucks the moisture out of the air and the water vapor in the fluid can quickly rust out the brake lines in your A6 Quattro.
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