The diagnostic socket is at the lower edge of the dashboard on the driver's side.
expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox
ANK engine
670–820 rpm670–820 rpm670–820 rpm
AQJ engine
730–830 rpm730–830 rpm730–830 rpm
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
ANK engine
670–820 rpm670–820 rpm670–820 rpm
AQJ engine
730–830 rpm730–830 rpm730–830 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
0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
Delta lambda
0.03 λ0.03 λ0.03 λ
Increased idling speed
2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm
Lambda value
0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ
Maximum HC content at idling
100 ppm100 ppm100 ppm
Petrol conditioning speed
2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm
Petrol conditioning time
120 s120 s120 s
expand_moreSpeed for disturbance variable
ANK engine
570–920 rpm570–920 rpm570–920 rpm
AQJ engine
630–930 rpm630–930 rpm630–930 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 2004 Audi A6 S6 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 A6 S6 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 2004 Audi A6 S6 Avant you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2004 Audi A6 S6 Avant generations
In 2004 Audi offered 2 generations of the A6 S6 Avant. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.