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Quick Lookups: Fluids

FLUID CAPACITIES
Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H
Air Cond Compressor Oil 8.50 OZS. 0.25 L PAG 46 S
Air Cond Refrigerant 1.42 LBS. 0.64 KG R-134a S
Brake Fluid N/A N/A DOT 4 Brake Fluid Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir. S
Engine Coolant 9.50 QTS. 8.99 L 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water Use Phosphate-free Antifreeze. S
Engine Oil 5.30 QTS. 5.01 L SAE 5W-40. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the AUDI oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damaged caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. S
Fuel Tank 18.50 GALS. 70.03 L Reserve tank capacity: 2.1 gals. S
Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Audi Hydraulic Oil Part No. G 002 000 or equivalent. S
Windshield Washer Fluid 6.60 QTS. 6.24 L Mixture of water and a Glass Cleaning Solution Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. S