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2004 Audi A8
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2004 Audi A8SECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 7.00 OZS. | 0.2 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.32 LBS. | 0.59 KG | R-134a | For further details see "Air conditioner specification label". | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Trans Mfr CD 09L | Change | 10.60 QTS. | 10.03 L | VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 005 A2 | After pan removal. | S |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | Trans Mfr CD 09L | New Fill | 11.00 QTS. | 10.4 L | VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 005 A2 | Life-time filling, new fill quantities are for reference only. Only replace after repair (i.e. when removing oil pan). | S |
| Brake Fluid | 1.06 QTS. | 1 L | DOT 4 Brake Fluid | Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | AWD,Trans Mfr CD 09L | New Fill,Center | 1.20 QTS. | 1.13 L | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Oil | Part No. G 052 145 S2. | S |
| Differential Gear Oil | AWD,Trans Mfr CD 09L | New Fill,Front | 1.30 QTS. | 1.23 L | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Oil | Part No. G 052 145 S2. | S |
| Differential Gear Oil | New Fill,Rear,01R | 1.60 QTS. | 1.51 L | SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Oil | Part No. G 052 145 S2. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 14.80 QTS. | 14 L | Phosphate Free Coolant., G 012 A8F A4 (Purple Colored) | DO NOT interchange or mix older G 011 A8 C or G 012 A8 D with G 012 A8F A4. This can result in serious damage to the engine. | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 8.00 QTS. | 7.57 L | SAE 0W-30. 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. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 23.80 GALS. | 90.09 L | Reserve tank capacity: 2.4 gals. | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | 0.95 QTS. | 0.89 L | Audi Hydraulic Oil | Part No. G 002 000 or equivalent. | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | w/Headlight washer system | 5.10 QTS. | 4.82 L | Winterized Windshield Washer Fluid | Follow the Manufacturer's Instructions for the mixture ratio. | S | |
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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.