2002 Audi S8FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Capacities

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FLUID CAPACITIES

Application Quantity
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (1)
A8 & S8
4.2L 8.0 Qts. (7.5L)
TT
1.8L Turbo 4.8 Qts. (4.5L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater) (2)
A8 & S8
4.2L 11.6 Qts. (11.0L)
TT
1.8L Turbo 7.4 Qts. (7.0L)
Automatic Transmission
Initial Fill
A8 (01L - AWD) (3) 10.4 Qts. (9.8L)
TT (09G - FWD) (3) 7.4 Qts. (7.0L)
Fluid Change
A8 (01L - AWD) (3) 3.7-4.2 Qts. (3.5-4.0L)
TT (09G - FWD) (4)
Final Drive (Differential)
Front Differential
Initial Fill
A8 (01L - AWD) (3) 1.4 Qt. (1.3L)
TT (09G - FWD) (3) 1.05 Qt. (1.0L)
Fluid Change (4)
Center Differential (SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Oil)
Initial Fill
A8 (01L - AWD) (3) .93 Qt. (.88L)
Fluid Change (4)
Rear Differential
Initial Fill
A8 (01L - AWD) (3) 1.6 Qts. (1.5L)
TT (09G - AWD) (3) 2.75 Qts. (2.6L)
TT (02M - AWD) (3) 1.05 Qts. (1.0L)
Fluid Change (4)
Manual Transmission
TT
Initial Fill
02J (5 Spd - FWD) (3) 2.10 Qts. (2.0L)
02M (5 & 6 Spd - AWD) (3) 2.75 Qts. (2.6L)
Haldex Clutch Unit (5)
Initial Fill 14.2 ozs. (.42L)
Fluid Change 8.5 ozs. (.25L)
(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) Only use coolant G 12, meeting specification TL VW 774 D. Identifiable by Red color.
(3) Use SAE 75W-90 synthetic oil.
(4) Fluid change is not recommended by manufacturer.
(5) Use high performance oil for Haldex coupling part No. G 052 175 A1.
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