Audi A8
Maintenance specs for 6 variants of the Audi A8 — from 1997 to 2026.
1997–2003 Audi A8
4.2L V8 (AKB/AUX/BFM) · Quattro AWD
310 hp / 303 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Tiptronic
FluidVW ATF
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity48 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidVW G 052 145
Rear capacity2 qt
Fuel
Tank23.8 gal
TypePremium 91
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
2004–2010 Audi A8
4.2L V8 (BFM/BVJ) · Quattro AWD
350 hp / 325 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Tiptronic
FluidVW ATF G 055 025
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity48 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidVW G 052 145
Rear capacity2 qt
Fuel
Tank23.8 gal
TypePremium 91
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
2004–2010 Audi A8
6.0L W12 (BHT/BSB) · Quattro AWD
450 hp / 428 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Tiptronic
FluidVW ATF G 055 025
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity10.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity48 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidVW G 052 145
Rear capacity2 qt
Fuel
Tank23.8 gal
TypePremium 91
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
2011–2018 Audi A8
3.0L Supercharged V6 (EA837/CGWA/CTUA) · Quattro AWD
333 hp / 325 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Tiptronic (ZF 8HP)
FluidZF Lifeguard Fluid 8
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidVW G 052 145
Rear capacity2 qt
Fuel
Tank23.8 gal
TypePremium 91
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
2013–2018 Audi A8
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 (EA824/CEUA/CTGA) · Quattro AWD
450 hp / 444 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Tiptronic (ZF 8HP)
FluidZF Lifeguard Fluid 8
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidVW G 052 145
Rear capacity2 qt
Fuel
Tank23.8 gal
TypePremium 91
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
2019–2026 Audi A8
3.0L Turbo V6 (MHEV 48V) (EA839/DLZA) · Quattro AWD
335 hp / 369 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Tiptronic (ZF 8HP)
FluidZF Lifeguard Fluid 8
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidVW G 052 145
Rear capacity2 qt
Fuel
Tank23.7 gal
TypePremium 91
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