How much transmission fluid does a 2011 Audi Q5 take?

9.5 quarts as a total fill for the 0BK transmission (9.5 to 11 quarts across this year's engines). A drain-and-refill without removing the pan replaces roughly a third to half of that, so refill to the level check point rather than pouring in the whole figure.

What transmission fluid does a 2011 Audi Q5 use?

The source lists only a catalog code for this year, not the OEM specification, so use the fluid named in your owner's manual or on the dipstick.

What brake fluid does a 2011 Audi Q5 take?

Check the brake fluid reservoir cap - it states the DOT grade. DOT 3 and DOT 4 can be mixed; DOT 5 silicone fluid cannot.

2011 Audi Q5 transmission fluid capacity and fluid specs

GarageDex's fluid data shows the 2011 Audi Q5 (2.0L 4-cyl) uses the 0BK automatic transmission, which holds 9.5 quarts of fluid as a total fill. Other engines on this year hold 9.5 to 11 quarts - see the table.

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Key takeaways

Transmission: 0BK automatic transmission, 9.5 qt total fill.
Total fill is the whole system; a drain-and-refill takes a third to half.
Brake fluid grade: read it off the reservoir cap.
Fluid specification is not named by the source - use the owner's manual.

2011 Audi Q5 fluids by engine
Engine	Transmission	Total fill	Fluid spec	Brake fluid	Gear oil
2.0L 4-cyl	0BK automatic	9.5 qt	per owner's manual	see reservoir cap	rear 75W-90 1.06 qt front 75W-90 1.06 qt transfer case 1.06 qt
3.2L 6-cyl	0B6 automatic	11 qt	per owner's manual	see reservoir cap	rear 75W-90 1.06 qt front 75W-90 1.06 qt transfer case 1.06 qt

Fluids for the 2011 Audi Q5

Buy fluid that states the specification your manual names. Multi-vehicle fluids list the specs they meet on the back label - if yours is not listed, it is the wrong bottle.

Transmission fluidYou need about 10 quarts for a full fillShop fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluidA quart covers a full flushShop brake fluid Fluid transfer pumpMost modern transmissions have no dipstick tube - you fill from belowShop pumps

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Other 2011 Audi Q5 specs

All specs Engine oil Maintenance schedule

Other Q5 years

2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2010 2009

Source: World's Best Oil (AMSOIL dealer cross-reference). Capacities are total system fills; a drain-and-refill takes less. Where no fluid specification is shown, the source lists only a catalog code, so use the specification printed in your owner's manual - the wrong transmission fluid damages a transmission.