What does the Engine oil level (MIN) symbol look like?

Amber oil can with a drop at the spout and the letters MIN underneath. It is also called “check oil level”, “oil MIN” and “oil level low”.

Engine oil level (MIN) symbol: amber oil can with a drop at the spout and the letters MIN underneath

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Engine oil level (MIN)

Amber oil can with a drop at the spout and the letters MIN underneath. · also called “check oil level”, “oil MIN”, “oil level low”

What it means on audi

Check engine oil level

Asks you to check the engine oil level and correct it. Follow the car's own checking procedure and add only the specified oil, in the amount stated. A MAX or reduce-oil-level message means something different, and an oil sensor fault needs checking: topping up again and again can overfill the engine.

Source · Independent reference Audi dashboard warning lights guide (independent specialist publication) · checked Nov 10, 2026

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Questions about the Engine oil level (MIN) symbol

What does the Engine oil level (MIN) symbol mean on Audi cars?: Asks you to check the engine oil level and correct it. Follow the car's own checking procedure and add only the specified oil, in the amount stated. A MAX or reduce-oil-level message means something different, and an oil sensor fault needs checking: topping up again and again can overfill the engine.
What does the Engine oil level (MIN) symbol look like?: Amber oil can with a drop at the spout and the letters MIN underneath. It is also called “check oil level”, “oil MIN” and “oil level low”.

Checked against the source · Nov 10, 2026 · How we verify

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