Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Fluids
Quick Lookups: Fluids — 2007 Audi S6 Service Manual : Fluids FLUID CAPACITIES Fluid Type Application Standard Metric Fluid Spec Note S/H Air Cond Compressor Oil 4.70 OZS. 0.13 L PAG 46 S Air Cond Refrigerant 1.15 LBS. 0.52 KG R-134a S Automatic Transmission Fluid New Fill 11.00 QTS. 10.4 L VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 005 A2 Part numbers are for reference only.
Approximate capacity. S Brake Fluid 1.06 QTS. 1 L DOT 4 Brake Fluid Includes: amount extracted from brake fluid reservoir. S Engine Coolant 15.90 QTS. 15.04 L Phosphate-free Coolant G 012 A8F A4 S Engine Oil w/Filter 10.60 QTS. 10.03 L SAE 5W-40. 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 21.10 GALS. 79.87 L Reserve tank capacity: 2.4 gals. S Power Steering Fluid N/A N/A Hydraulic Oil G 002 000 DO NOT use Automatic Transmission Fluid. DO NOT reuse drained fluid. 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.