The diagnostic socket is at the lower edge of the dashboard on the driver's side.
expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox
1.8 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 118 HP at 3650 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.1–2015.12)
660–860 rpm660–860 rpm660–860 rpm
1.8 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 118 HP at 3650 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.1–2015.12)
660–860 rpm660–860 rpm660–860 rpm
1.8 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP at 4500 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.11–2012.3)
600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
1.8 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP at 4500 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.11–2012.3)
600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
2.0 TFSI with flexfuel straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.6–2015.12)
650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm
No adjustment possible
2.0 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.6–2015.12)
650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm
No adjustment possible
2.0 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.6–2015.12)
650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm
No adjustment possible
2.0 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP at 4300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.6–2013.5)
650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm
No adjustment possible
2.0 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP at 4300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.6–2013.5)
650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm
No adjustment possible
2.7 TDI with diesel V6 2.7 L 161 HP at 3500 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2007.11–2012.3)
600–700 rpm600–700 rpm600–700 rpm
2.7 TDI with diesel V6 2.7 L 161 HP at 3500 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2007.11–2012.3)
600–700 rpm600–700 rpm600–700 rpm
2.7 TDI with diesel V6 2.7 L 188 HP at 3500 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2007.11–2012.3)
600–700 rpm600–700 rpm600–700 rpm
2.7 TDI with diesel V6 2.7 L 188 HP at 3500 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2007.11–2012.3)
600–700 rpm600–700 rpm600–700 rpm
3.2 FSI with gasoline V6 3.2 L 261 HP engine (2008.9–2012.3)
600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
All other modifications
730–930 rpm730–930 rpm730–930 rpm
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
1.8 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 118 HP at 3650 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.1–2015.12)
660–860 rpm660–860 rpm660–860 rpm
1.8 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 118 HP at 3650 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.1–2015.12)
660–860 rpm660–860 rpm660–860 rpm
1.8 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP at 4500 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.11–2012.3)
600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
1.8 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP at 4500 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.11–2012.3)
600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
2.0 TFSI with flexfuel straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.6–2015.12)
650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm
No adjustment possible
2.0 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.6–2015.12)
650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm
No adjustment possible
2.0 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 177 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.6–2015.12)
650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm
No adjustment possible
2.0 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP at 4300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.6–2013.5)
650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm
No adjustment possible
2.0 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 208 HP at 4300 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.6–2013.5)
650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm
No adjustment possible
2.7 TDI with diesel V6 2.7 L 188 HP at 3500 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2007.11–2012.3)
600–700 rpm600–700 rpm600–700 rpm
2.7 TDI with diesel V6 2.7 L 188 HP at 3500 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 1400 RPM engine (2007.11–2012.3)
600–700 rpm600–700 rpm600–700 rpm
3.2 FSI with gasoline V6 3.2 L 261 HP engine (2008.9–2012.3)
600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
All other modifications
730–930 rpm730–930 rpm730–930 rpm
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET
176°F176°F80°C
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
CO content at idling speed
0–0.5 %0–0.5 %0–0.5 %
CO content at increased idling speed
0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
Increased idling speed
2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
Lambda sensor design
wideband sensor
Lambda value
0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ
Petrol conditioning speed
2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
Petrol conditioning time
120 s120 s120 s
expand_moreTest speed for lambda sensor signal
1.8 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 118 HP at 3650 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.1–2015.12)
660–860 rpm660–860 rpm660–860 rpm
1.8 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 118 HP at 3650 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2008.1–2015.12)
660–860 rpm660–860 rpm660–860 rpm
1.8 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP at 4500 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.11–2012.3)
600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
1.8 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP at 4500 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.11–2012.3)
600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
3.2 FSI with gasoline V6 3.2 L 261 HP engine (2008.9–2012.3)
600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
All other modifications
650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm
To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Audi.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2011 Audi A4 Avant user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Audi warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Audi A4 Avant service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2011 Audi A4 Avant you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2011 Audi A4 Avant generations
In 2011 Audi offered 2 generations of the A4 Avant. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.