What oil does an Audi take?

Engine oil

VW 502 00 · 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40(2016–2016 · A3 Sportback e-tron 1.4L TFSI (CXUA))

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2016 chart: "VW 502 00 — SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40".

Engine oil

VW 502 00 · 5W-40(2017–2018 · A3 Sportback e-tron 1.4L TFSI)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2017 and MY2018 oil capacity charts: "502 — Audi approved 5W40".

Oil change with filter

4.2 quarts (4 liters)

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 502 00 · 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40(2015–2016 · A3 1.8L 170 hp (CNSB))

Reported · desk researchSource

Chart footnote: "Audi Oil Specification: VW 502 00. Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40."

Oil change with filter

5.2 quarts (4.9 liters)(MY2015)

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

5.5 quarts (5.2 liters)(MY2016)

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 507 00 · 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40(2012–2015 · A3 TDI (CBEA 2012; CRUA 2015))

Reported · desk researchSource

Chart: "VW 507 00 — Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40". Engine Oil Overview v9: "A3 2.0 TDI 2010–13, '15 0W-30 (504.00/507.00)".

Oil change with filter

4.2 quarts (4 liters)(MY2012 (CBEA))

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

5.8 quarts (5.5 liters)(MY2015 (CRUA))

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 502 00 · 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40(2012–2012 · A3 2.0 TFSI 200 hp (CCTA/CBFA))

Reported · desk researchSource

Chart footnote: "Audi Oil Specification: VW 502 00. Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40."

Oil change with filter

4.8 quarts (4.6 liters)

Reported · desk researchSource

Printed as 4.6L (4.8qt).

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 508 00 / 509 00 · 0W-20(2019–2020 · A3 (incl. 40 TFSI B-cycle and 45 TFSI), Q3 45 TFSI, TT Coupe/Roadster)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2019 and MY2020 charts: Audi Oil Spec "508"; oil-type legend 508 00/509 00 = 0W-20. Engine Oil Overview v9: "A3 2019-20 0W-20 (508.00/509.00)", "TT 2019-21 0W-20".

Oil change with filter

6 quarts (5.7 liters)

Reported · desk researchSource

A3, Q3 and TT rows on the MY2019 and MY2020 charts.

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 502 00 · 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40(2015–2015 · Q3 2.0L 200 hp (CCTA))

Reported · desk researchSource

Q3 chart: "Audi Oil Spec VW 502 00 — SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40".

Oil change with filter

4.9 quarts (4.6 liters)

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 502 00 · 5W-40(2017–2017 · Q3)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2017 chart: "502 — Audi approved 5W40".

Engine oil

VW 502 00 / 504 00 · 5W-40(2018–2018 · Q3)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2018 chart: "502/504 — Audi approved 5W40".

Oil change with filter

4.8 quarts (4.5 liters)

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 504 00 / 507 00 · 0W-30(2019–2020 · S3, A4/A4 allroad (quattro), A5, Q7 45 TFSI 2.0T, TTS)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2019/2020 charts: "504"; Engine Oil Overview v9: "S3 2019-20 0W-30", "A4, A4 allroad 2019-20 0W-30", "A5 2019-20 0W-30", "Q7 2.0T 2019-21 0W-30", "TTS 2019-21 0W-30". The MY2019 legend says for 504 00 "Refer to engine oil placard on vehicle" (0W-30 or 5W-30).

Engine oil

VW 508 00 / 509 00 · 0W-20(2019–2021 · A4 B-cycle (FWD), A6 45 TFSI 2.0T, Q5 45 TFSI 2.0T; and A4/A4 allroad and A5 from MY2021)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2019/2020 charts: "508"; Overview v9: "A4 FWD 2018-21 0W-20", "A6 2.0T 2020-21 0W-20", "Q5 2.0T 2019-21 0W-20", "A4, A4 allroad 2021 0W-20", "A5 2021 0W-20".

Oil change with filter

6 quarts (5.7 liters)(S3, TTS)

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

5.49 quarts (5.2 liters)(A4 / A4 allroad)

Reported · desk researchSource

Printed as '5.2L (5.49 qt)'.

Oil change with filter

5.5 quarts (5.2 liters)(A5, A6, Q5, Q7 2.0T)

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 502 00 · 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40(2012–2013 · A4, A4 allroad, A5, A6, Q5 2.0T (CAEB/CPMA); TT 2.0T (CETA); TTS (CDMA))

Reported · desk researchSource

Chart footnote: "Audi Oil Specification: VW 502 00. Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40."

Oil change with filter

4.9 quarts (4.6 liters)(A4, A4 allroad, A5, A6, Q5)

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

4.8 quarts (4.5 liters)(TT, TTS)

Reported · desk researchSource

The TTS row is engine code CDMA.

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 502 00 · 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40(2014–2016 · A3 2.0T (CNTC), S3 (CYFB), A4/allroad, A5, Q5 (CAED/CPMB), A6 (CAED; CYNB 2016), TT (CETA 2014-15; CNTC 2016), TTS (CDMA 2014-15; CYFB 2016))

Reported · desk researchSource

Chart footnote: "Audi Oil Specification: VW 502 00. Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40."

Oil change with filter

5.8 quarts (5.5 liters)(A3 2.0T and S3 (MY2015))

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

6 quarts (5.7 liters)(A3 2.0T, TT, TTS (MY2016, MQB))

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

4.9 quarts (4.6 liters)(A4, allroad, A5, A6, Q5 (MY2014–2015))

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

4.8 quarts (4.5 liters)(A4, allroad, A5, Q5 (MY2016))

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

5 quarts (4.7 liters)(A6 2.0T (MY2016, CYNB))

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

4.8 quarts (4.5 liters)(TT, TTS (MY2014–2015))

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 502 00 · 5W-40(2017–2017 · A3, S3, A4, A5, A6, Q5, Q7 2.0T, TT/TTS)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2017 chart: "502 — Audi approved 5W40".

Engine oil

VW 502 00 / 504 00 · 5W-40(2018–2018 · A3, S3, A4, A5, A6, Q5, Q7 2.0T, TT/TTS)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2018 chart: "502/504 — Audi approved 5W40".

Engine oil

VW 508 00 / 509 00 · 0W-20(2017–2018 · A3 2.0T B-cycle (FWD) and A4 2.0T B-cycle ('ultra' FWD) only)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2017 chart "508/509 — Audi approved 0W20"; MY2018 "508". Engine Oil Overview v9: "A3 FWD 2.0T 2017-20 0W-20 (508.00/509.00)", "A4 ultra 2017 0W-20", "A4 FWD 2018-21 0W-20".

Oil change with filter

6 quarts (5.7 liters)(A3, S3, TT, TTS)

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

5.4 quarts (5.2 liters)(A4 (MY2017))

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

5.5 quarts (5.2 liters)(A4, A5, Q5 (MY2018))

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

4.8 quarts (4.5 liters)(A5, Q5 (MY2017))

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

5 quarts (4.7 liters)(A6 2.0T)

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

5.5 quarts (5.2 liters)(Q7 2.0T)

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 508 00 / 509 00 · 0W-20(2020–2021 · Q5 55 TFSI e)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2020 chart: "Q5 55 TFSIe 2.0L PHEV … 508"; Overview v9: "Q5 PHEV 2020-21 0W-20 (508.00/509.00)".

Oil change with filter

5.5 quarts (5.2 liters)

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 502 00 · 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40(2012–2013 · TT RS 2.5L TFSI 360 hp (CEPB))

Reported · desk researchSource

Chart: "VW 502 00 — SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30, SAE 0W-40".

Oil change with filter

6.9 quarts (6.5 liters)

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 504 00 / 507 00 · 5W-30(2017–2017 · RS 3, TT RS)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2017 chart "504/507 — Audi approved 5W30".

Engine oil

VW 504 00 / 507 00 · 0W-30(2018–2021 · RS 3 (2017-20), TT RS (2018-21))

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2019/2020 charts "504"; Overview v9 "RS 3 2017-20 0W-30 (504.00/507.00)", "TT RS 2018-21 0W-30". The MY2018 chart prints "502/504 — Audi approved 5W30".

Oil change with filter

7.5 quarts (7.1 liters)

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 502 00 / 504 00 · 5W-40(2018–2018 · RS 5)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2018 chart: "502/504 — Audi approved 5W40". Conflicts with Overview v9 ("RS 5 2018-21 0W-30 (504.00/507.00)").

Engine oil

VW 504 00 / 507 00 · 0W-30(2019–2021 · RS 5 (2018-21 per Overview), S6, S7 (2020-21))

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2019/2020 charts: "504"; Overview v9: "RS 5 2018-21 0W-30", "S6 2020-21 0W-30", "S7 2020-21 0W-30".

Oil change with filter

8 quarts (7.6 liters)

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 507 00 · 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40(2012–2016 · Q7 TDI (CATA 2012; CNRB 2013-15), A6 / A7 TDI, A8 L TDI, Q5 TDI (CPNA/CPNB))

Reported · desk researchSource

Chart: "VW 507 00 — Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40". Audi's later Engine Oil Overview (v9, 2020) lists "A6/A7/A8/Q5/Q7 3.0 TDI 2014–2016 0W-30 (504.00/507.00)".

Oil change with filter

8.6 quarts (8.2 liters)(Q7 TDI (MY2012, CATA))

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

8.1 quarts (7.7 liters)(Q7 TDI (MY2013–2015, CNRB))

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

6.8 quarts (6.4 liters)(A6, A7, A8 L, Q5 TDI (MY2014–2016, CPNA/CPNB))

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 508 00 / 509 00 · 0W-20(2018–2018 · S4, S5, SQ5)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2018 chart: "508 — Audi approved 0W20"; Overview v9: "S4 2018-21", "S5 2018-21", "SQ5 2018-21 0W-20".

Oil change with filter

7.7 quarts (7.25 liters)

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 508 00 / 509 00 · 0W-20(2020–2021 · S4, S5, SQ5, A6/A6 allroad/A7 55 TFSI, A8 L 55 TFSI, Q7 55 TFSI, Q8 55 TFSI)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2020 chart: "508" (legend: 508 00/509 00 = 0W20); Overview v9: "Q7 3.0T 2020-21 0W-20", "Q8 2019-21 0W-20", "A8L 3.0T 2019-21 0W-20" etc.

Oil change with filter

7.7 quarts (7.25 liters)(S4, S5, SQ5)

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

8 quarts (7.6 liters)(A6, A6 allroad, A7, A8 L 55, Q7 55, Q8 55)

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

7.7 quarts (7.2 liters)(A8 L 60 TFSIe (plug-in hybrid))

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 508 00 / 509 00 · 0W-20(2019–2019 · S4, S5, SQ5, A6/A7 55 TFSI, A8 L 55 TFSI, Q8 55 TFSI)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2019 chart: "508"; Overview v9 (0W-20).

Oil change with filter

7.7 quarts (7.25 liters)(S4, S5, SQ5)

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

8 quarts (7.6 liters)(A6, A7, A8 L, Q8)

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 502 00 / 504 00 · 5W-40(2018–2018 · A6, A7, A8, Q7 3.0T)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2018 chart: "502/504 — Audi approved 5W40".

Oil change with filter

7.2 quarts (6.8 liters)

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 504 00 / 507 00 · 0W-30(2019–2019 · Q7 3.0T)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2019 chart: "504"; Overview v9: "Q7 3.0T 2019 0W-30 (504.00/507.00)".

Oil change with filter

7.2 quarts (6.8 liters)

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 502 00 · 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40(2012–2016 · S4, S5 (incl. Cabriolet), A6, A7, A8 / A8 L, Q5 3.0T, SQ5, Q7 3.0T)

Reported · desk researchSource

Chart footnote: "Audi Oil Specification: VW 502 00. Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40."

Oil change with filter

7.2 quarts (6.8 liters)(A6, A7, Q5 3.0T, SQ5, Q7; S4/S5 from MY2013; A8 MY2016)

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

6.6 quarts (6.2 liters)(S4, S5 Cabriolet (MY2012, CCBA))

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

7.19 quarts (6.8 liters)(A8 3.0T (MY2013, CTUB))

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

7.3 quarts (7 liters)(A8 3.0T (MY2015, CREC))

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 502 00 · 5W-40(2017–2017 · A6, A7, A8, Q7 3.0T; SQ5)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2017 chart: "502 — Audi approved 5W40".

Oil change with filter

7.2 quarts (6.8 liters)

Reported · desk researchSource

A6, A7, A8, SQ5 and Q7 3.0L TFSI rows.

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 502 00 · 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40(2013–2016 · S6, S7, RS 7, A8 L 4.0T, S8)

Reported · desk researchSource

Chart footnote: "Audi Oil Specification: VW 502 00. Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40."

Oil change with filter

8.8 quarts (8.3 liters)(S6, S7, RS 7 (MY2013–2015))

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

8.77 quarts (8.3 liters)(A8 L 4.0T, S8 (MY2013))

Reported · desk researchSource

Oil change with filter

9.2 quarts (8.7 liters)(A8 L 4.0T, S8 (MY2015–2016); S6, S7, RS 7 (MY2016))

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 502 00 · 5W-40(2017–2017 · S6, S7, RS 7, A8 / S8 4.0T)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2017 chart "502 — Audi approved 5W40".

Engine oil

VW 502 00 / 504 00 · 5W-40(2018–2018 · S6, S7, RS 7, A8 4.0T)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2018 chart "502/504 — Audi approved 5W40".

Oil change with filter

9.2 quarts (8.7 liters)

Reported · desk researchSource

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Engine oil

VW 504 00 / 507 00 · 0W-30(2020–2021 · A8 L 60 TFSI, S8)

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2020 chart "504"; Overview v9: "A8L 4.0T 2019-21 0W-30", "S8 2021 0W-30".

Engine oil

VW 511 00 · 0W-40(2020–2021 · SQ7, SQ8, RS Q8; RS 6 Avant and RS 7 (2021))

Reported · desk researchSource

MY2020 chart "511"; Overview v9: "SQ7 4.0T 2020-21 0W-40 (511.00)", "SQ8", "RS Q8 2020-21 0W-40", "RS 6 2021 0W-40", "RS 7 2021 0W-40".

Oil change with filter

10 quarts (9.5 liters)

Reported · desk researchSource

A8 L 60, S8, SQ7, SQ8, RS Q8 (MY2020 chart).

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Electric — no engine oil to change.

Coolant

G12evo

Reported · desk researchSource

Audi of America Service Action 19P5 (17 March 2021, 2019 e-tron quattro): "G13 coolant was mistakenly filled into the affected vehicles instead of G12evo coolant during a workshop visit. In certain circumstances, this could result in a cooling system leak." — i.e. the e-tron takes G12evo and must not get G13. Battery-electric: no engine oil.

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Electric — no engine oil to change.

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Electric — no engine oil to change.

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Electric — no engine oil to change.

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)

Electric — no engine oil to change.

Coolant

G12evo (current factory fill); earlier cars G13 (TL-VW 774 J) or G12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America TSB 19-17-01 (2022548/15, 10/14/2025; all VW models except Routan): "G12Evo coolant has been introduced as the factory fill coolant in current production … any vehicle needing coolant can use this formulation of G12Evo … [it] can now be mixed with any previous coolant variation." Earlier factory fills printed on the fluid capacity charts — VW: G 12 plus-plus (TL-VW 774 G, purple) on some MY2013 charts, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2017; Audi: G 12 plus-plus (purple) MY2012–2013, G 13 (TL-VW 774 J, pink) MY2014–2016. Dilute with distilled water. The TSB is VW-brand; for Audi the only later US evidence read is Service Action 19P5 (e-tron must have G12evo, not G13). Routan is different (Chrysler OAT — see that engine).

Brake fluid

DOT 4 · VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4 (VW); FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J1703 (Audi)

Reported · desk researchSource

VW of America fluid capacity charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. VW 501 14 or FMVSS 116 DOT 4." Audi of America charts: "VW Brake Fluid Specification: Use new fluid only. FMVSS 116 DOT 4 or SAE J 1703." (Routan: SAE J1703 or FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4.)