1998 Audi CabrioletFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Controls - Specifications: Capacities

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.
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

Application Amp Hr. Rating
A4 70
Cabriolet 63
FLUID CAPACITIES

Application Quantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter)
1.8L Turbo 4.3 Qts. (4.0L)
2.8L 5.3 Qts. (5.0L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater)
A4 6.9 Qts. (6.5L)
Cabriolet 11.6 Qts. (11.0L)
Automatic Transmission
Initial Fill
A4
1.8L Turbo (1)
2.8L (2) 9.25 Qts. (8.8L)
Cabriolet (3) 5.7 Qts. (5.4L)
Fluid Change
A4
1.8L Turbo (1)
2.8L (2) (4) 2.7 Qts. (2.6L)
Cabriolet (5)
Final Drive (Differential)
Front Differential
Initial Fill
A4 (SAE 75W-90 Synthetic)
1.8L Turbo (1)
2.8L .84 Qt. (.8L)
Cabriolet (SAE 75W-90) 1.1 Qts. (1.0L)
Fluid Change
A4 (SAE 75W-90 Synthetic)
1.8L Turbo (1)
2.8L .79 Qt. (.75L)
Cabriolet (SAE 75W-90) (5)
Center Differential
Initial Fill (SAE 75W-90 Synthetic)
A4 Quattro
1.8L Turbo (1)
2.8L (1)
Fluid Change (SAE 75W-90 Synthetic)
A4 Quattro
1.8L Turbo (1)
2.8L .79 Qt. (.75L)
Rear Differential
Initial Fill (SAE 90W)
A4 Quattro
1.8L Turbo (1)
2.8L 2.0 Qts. (1.9L)
Fluid Change (SAE 90W)
A4 Quattro
1.8L Turbo (1)
2.8L 1.9 Qts. (1.8L)
Manual Transmission (SAE 75W-90 Synthetic)
A4 (Except Quattro)
1.8L Turbo (1)
2.8L 2.4 Qts. (2.3L)
A4 Quattro
1.8L Turbo (1)
2.8L 2.9 Qts. (2.7L)
(1) Information is not available.
(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) Fluid change is not recommended by manufacturer.
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