Audi S6
Maintenance specs for 4 variants of the Audi S6 — from 2001 to 2026.
2001–2003 Audi S6
4.2L V8 (ANK) · Quattro AWD
340 hp / 310 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Tiptronic
FluidVW ATF
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity40 oz
Differentials
Rear fluidVW G 052 145
Rear capacity1.6 qt
Fuel
Tank18.5 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 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
2007–2011 Audi S6
5.2L V10 (BXA/BSM) · Quattro AWD
435 hp / 398 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Tiptronic
FluidVW ATF G 055 025
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidVW G 052 145
Rear capacity1.6 qt
Fuel
Tank23.7 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 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
2013–2018 Audi S6
4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 (EA824/CEUC) · Quattro AWD
450 hp / 406 lb-ft
Transmission
Type7-Speed S tronic (DL501)
FluidVW G 052 529
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity10.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidVW G 052 145
Rear capacity1.8 qt
Fuel
Tank19.8 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 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
2019–2026 Audi S6
2.9L Twin-Turbo V6 (MHEV 48V) (EA839/DECA) · Quattro AWD
444 hp / 443 lb-ft
Transmission
Type7-Speed S tronic (DL382)
FluidVW G 052 529
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity9 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidVW G 052 145
Rear capacity1.8 qt
Fuel
Tank19.3 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 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