How many of you have added an engine oil dipstick? Did you use part # 06E-115-611H which shows for the A3, A4, A5, etc 3.0l?

Thru the dealer its $112 US Dollars. I can go aftermarket for $12 US Dollars

I can't believe no one has added an engine oil dipstick. I guess I am just old and old fashioned. I'm 54 years young, and I like to be able to physically check my own oil

That nobody has replied does not mean nobody has done the job. That is an unwarranted assumption.

6 hours ago, cliffcoggin said:

That nobody has replied does not mean nobody has done the job. That is an unwarranted assumption.

Aren’t you just the happy go lucky welcome committee. With more jolly folks like you I don’t understand why this forum doesn’t have a million members. 
 

And if you didn’t know, that’s American for sarcasm. 

Edited July 25, 2025Jul 25 by NDSQ5

We are a friendly and helpful bunch, sorry you feel we haven't been. Gareth offered advice on your tyre thread, as have I. You could try fitting a $12 aftermarket one the only issue could be with the quality. There have been cases where the dipstick has come away from the handle and dropped down. 

Is the one Audi wanting to sell you the same part number who've mentioned? 

I believe the ones for the other 3.0tdi should fit. Make sure it's for a gen 3 engine of the 3.0tdi. 

Gen 1 was found in the A6 C6 or similar. 

Gen 2 fitted to A6 c7 or similar. 

So gen 3 Is post 2018 I think. So if you're after a cheaper option than the dealer then might be worth looking for second hand ones on eBay from 2018 onwards 3.0tdi

This link to this thread might help: 

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-sq5-mkii-discussion-218/finally-sq5-dipstick-2999441/