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Fluid Capacities

FLUID CAPACITIES

Application Quantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter) 5.3 Qts. (5.0L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater) 12.7 Qts. (12.0L)
Automatic Transmission
Initial Fill (1) 7.4 Qts. (7.0L)
Fluid Change (1) 2.9 Qts. (2.7L)
Final Drive (Differential)
Front Differential
Initial Fill (SAE 90W) .74 Qt. (.7L)
Fluid Change (SAE 90W) (2)
Rear Differential (Quattro)
Initial Fill (SAE 90W) 1.8 Qts. (1.7L)
Fluid Change (SAE 90W) (2)
Manual Transmission (SAE 75W-90 Synthetic)
A6 2.4 Qts. (2.3L)
A6 Quattro 3.0 Qts. (2.8L)
(1) Use Dexron ATF.
(2) Fluid change is not recommended by manufacturer.