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1996 Audi A4 Base, Standard

Section 1 (Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications): Capacities

1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Capacities
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Audi A4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, radio will go into anti-theft protection mode. Obtain radio anti-theft protection code from owner prior to servicing vehicle.
FLUID CAPACITIES

Application Quantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (1)
1.8L Turbo 3.7 Qts. (3.5L)
2.8L 6.3 Qts. (6.0L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater)
A4
1.8L Turbo 7.4 Qts. (7.0L)
2.8L 6.4 Qts. (67.0L)
Automatic Transmission
Initial Fill
A4(2) 9.5 Qts. (9.0L)
Fluid Change
A4(3) (4) 2.7 Qts. (2.6L)
Final Drive (Differential)
Front Differential
Initial Fill
A4 (SAE 75W-90 Synthetic) .84 Qt. (.8L)
Fluid Change
A4 (SAE 75W-90 Synthetic) .79 Qt. (.75L)
Center Differential
Initial Fill (SAE 75W-90 Synthetic)
A4 Quattro .84 Qt. (.8L)
Fluid Change (SAE 75W-90 Synthetic)
A4 Quattro .79 Qt. (.75L)
Rear Differential
Initial Fill (SAE 90W)
A4 Quattro 2.0 Qts. (1.9L)
Fluid Change (SAE 90W)
A4 Quattro 1.9 Qts. (1.8L)
Manual Transmission (SAE 75W-90 Synthetic)
A4 2.9 Qts. (2.7L)
Power Steering (5)
A4 12-15 oz. (.7-.9L)
(1) To prevent overfilling, add approximately 1/2 qt. less than capacity. Start engine. Run until operating temperature is reached. Turn ignition off. Wait about 3 minutes. Check oil level. Fill to FULL mark on dipstick. Additional oil may be more or less than 1/2 quart.
(2) Use fluid ESSO EGL 71141. Color is Yellow. DO NOT use additives.
(3) Use fluid part No. G-052-162-A2. Color is Yellow/Gold. DO NOT use additives.
(4) Fluid change capacity is up to 3.7 qts. if pan is removed.
(5) DO NOT use Dexron ATF.
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