Audi A4 Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Audi A4 takes 0W-20 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 or 5W-40 engine oil, about 5-6.4 qt with a filter change, on 2017-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2010-2016 models use 0W-40 or 5W-30 or 5W-40 (4.9-7.3 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-2026 | 0W-20 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 | 5-6.4 qt |
| 2010-2016 | 0W-40 / 5W-30 / 5W-40 | 4.9-7.3 qt |
| 2005-2009 | 5W-40 | 4.8-10.5 qt |
| 2001-2004 | 5W-40 | 4.3-9.5 qt |
| 1996-2000 | 5W-40 | 4.2-6.9 qt |
| 1994-1995 | 10W-60 / 5W-30 | 3.7-6.3 qt |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources.
Every A4 year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Audi A4 take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Audi A4 takes 0W-20 or 0W-40 or 5W-30 or 5W-40 engine oil, about 5-6.4 qt with a filter change, on 2017-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2010-2016 models use 0W-40 or 5W-30 or 5W-40 (4.9-7.3 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Audi A4 take?
About 5-6.4 qt with a filter change on 2017-2026 models, and 4.9-7.3 qt on 2010-2016 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Audi A4?
Yes. We record 6 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2017-2026: 0W-20/0W-40/5W-30/5W-40; 2010-2016: 0W-40/5W-30/5W-40; 2005-2009: 5W-40. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.