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Audi A5

Maintenance specs for 4 variants of the Audi A5 — from 2008 to 2026.

20082016 Audi A5

2.0L Turbo I4 (EA888/CAEB/CNCD) · Quattro AWD

211 hp / 258 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-40
Capacity5.3 qt
Filter06L-115-562

Transmission

Type8-Speed Tiptronic (ZF 8HP)
FluidZF Lifeguard Fluid 8
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt

Coolant

TypeVW G13 (purple, phosphate-free)
Capacity7.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluidVW G 052 145
Rear capacity1.6 qt

Fuel

Tank16.1 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size225/45R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 225/45R18 tires

Battery

Group sizeH6 (48)
CCA640 A
Shop group H6 (48) battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid20,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter40,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt80,000 mi

20102016 Audi A5

3.0L Supercharged V6 (EA837/CGWB/CTUA) · Quattro AWD

333 hp / 325 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-40
Capacity6.9 qt
Filter06E-115-562A

Transmission

Type7-Speed S tronic (DL501)
FluidVW G 052 529
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity10.5 qt

Coolant

TypeVW G13 (purple, phosphate-free)
Capacity9.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluidVW G 052 145
Rear capacity1.6 qt

Fuel

Tank16.1 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size245/40R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 245/40R18 tires

Battery

Group sizeH6 (48)
CCA640 A
Shop group H6 (48) battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid20,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter40,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt80,000 mi

20172024 Audi A5

2.0L Turbo I4 (EA888 Gen3B/CYMC) · Quattro AWD

252 hp / 273 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-40
Capacity5.7 qt
Filter06L-115-562

Transmission

Type7-Speed S tronic (DL382)
FluidVW G 052 529
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity9 qt

Coolant

TypeVW G13 (purple, phosphate-free)
Capacity7.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluidVW G 052 145
Rear capacity0.9 qt

Fuel

Tank15.3 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size225/45R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 225/45R18 tires

Battery

Group sizeH6 (48)
CCA640 A
Shop group H6 (48) battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid20,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter40,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt80,000 mi

20252026 Audi A5

2.0L Turbo I4 (EA888 Evo4/DKNA) · Quattro AWD

261 hp / 273 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight5W-40
Capacity5.7 qt
Filter06L-115-562

Transmission

Type7-Speed S tronic (DL382)
FluidVW G 052 529
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity9 qt

Coolant

TypeVW G13 (purple, phosphate-free)
Capacity7.4 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluidVW G 052 145
Rear capacity0.9 qt

Fuel

Tank15.3 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size225/45R18
Pressure (front)35 PSI
Pressure (rear)35 PSI
Shop 225/45R18 tires

Battery

Group sizeH6 (48)
CCA640 A
Shop group H6 (48) battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.028 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver24"
Passenger20"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid20,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter40,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt80,000 mi