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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1996A4 BASE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALCOOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL)COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTINGCOOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
1996 Audi A4 Base, Standard
Cooling System Specifications
1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Cooling System Specifications
COOLING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | (1) Specification | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant Replacement Interval | (2) | |||||||||
| Recommended Coolant Type | ||||||||||
| 1.8L Turbo (AEB, ATM & AWM) | (3) G 012 A8 D | |||||||||
| 2.8L V6 (AFC) | (4) G 011 A8 C | |||||||||
| 2.8L V6 (AHA & ATQ) | (3) G 012 A8 D | |||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | ||||||||||
| 1.8L Turbo (AEB, ATM & AWM) | 7.4 qts. (7 liters) | |||||||||
| 2.8L (AFC) | 9 qts. (8.5 liters) | |||||||||
| 2.8L (AHA & ATQ) | 6.4 qts. (6 liters) | |||||||||
| Thermostat | ||||||||||
| Starts Opening | 189° F (87° C) | |||||||||
| Fully Open | 216° F (102° C) | |||||||||
| Thermostat Travel (Minimum Travel) | ||||||||||
| 1.8L Turbo (AEB, ATM & AWM) | .315" (8 mm) | |||||||||
| 2.8L (AFC) | .280" (7 mm) | |||||||||
| 2.8L (AHA & ATQ) | .315" (8 mm) | |||||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.