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Audi R8

Maintenance specs for 4 variants of the Audi R8 — from 2008 to 2024.

20082015 Audi R8

4.2L V8 (BYH/CТНА) · Quattro AWD

420 hp / 317 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-60
Capacity9 qt
Filter079-198-405E

Transmission

Type6-Speed Manual / R tronic
FluidVW G 052 171
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity5.5 qt

Coolant

TypeVW G13 (purple, phosphate-free)
Capacity10.5 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluidVW G 052 145
Rear capacity2.4 qt

Fuel

Tank23.8 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size235/35R19 (f) / 295/30R19 (r)
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)40 PSI
Shop 235/35R19 (f) / 295/30R19 (r) tires

Battery

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

Spark Plugs

Gap0.032 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid20,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter40,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20102015 Audi R8

5.2L V10 (BUJ/CTPA) · Quattro AWD

525 hp / 391 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-60
Capacity10.5 qt
Filter07L-115-562A

Transmission

Type6-Speed R tronic / S tronic
FluidVW G 052 529
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity10 qt

Coolant

TypeVW G13 (purple, phosphate-free)
Capacity12 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluidVW G 052 145
Rear capacity2.4 qt

Fuel

Tank23.8 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size235/35R19 (f) / 295/30R19 (r)
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)40 PSI
Shop 235/35R19 (f) / 295/30R19 (r) tires

Battery

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

Spark Plugs

Gap0.032 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid20,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter40,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi

20162024 Audi R8

5.2L V10 (DXRA/DTAA) · Quattro AWD

562 hp / 406 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-60
Capacity10.5 qt
Filter07L-115-562A

Transmission

Type7-Speed S tronic (DL800)
FluidVW G 052 529
Drain & fill6.5 qt
Full capacity10.5 qt

Coolant

TypeVW G13 (purple, phosphate-free)
Capacity12 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Differentials

Rear fluidVW G 052 145
Rear capacity2.4 qt

Fuel

Tank21.1 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size245/35R19 (f) / 305/30R19 (r)
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)40 PSI
Shop 245/35R19 (f) / 305/30R19 (r) tires

Battery

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

Spark Plugs

Gap0.032 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid20,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter40,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt80,000 mi

20192024 Audi R8

5.2L V10 Performance (DXRA) · RWD

602 hp / 413 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-60
Capacity10.5 qt
Filter07L-115-562A

Transmission

Type7-Speed S tronic (DL800)
FluidVW G 052 529
Drain & fill6.5 qt
Full capacity10.5 qt

Coolant

TypeVW G13 (purple, phosphate-free)
Capacity12 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Power Steering

TypeElectric (no fluid)

Fuel

Tank21.1 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size245/35R19 (f) / 305/30R20 (r)
Pressure (front)36 PSI
Pressure (rear)40 PSI
Shop 245/35R19 (f) / 305/30R20 (r) tires

Battery

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

Spark Plugs

Gap0.032 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver22"
Passenger22"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service40,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid20,000 mi
Spark plugs40,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter40,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt80,000 mi