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Audi A6 Typ 4G (2011–2018) Owner's Manual / Maintenance and Care / Checking and Filling / Engine oil

Audi A6 Typ 4G: Engine oil

Engine oil specifications

The engine oil used must conform to exact specifications.

The service interval display in the instrument cluster of your vehicle will inform you when it is time for an oil change. We recommend that you have your oil changed by an authorized Audi Service Advisor.

If you must add oil between oil changes, use an oil that matches the Audi oil quality standard listed on the sticker. The sticker is located at the front of the engine compartment fig. 182.

Audi recommends

Audi recommends Long Life high performance engine oil from Audi Genuine Parts

Using the proper engine oil is important for the functionality and service life of the engine. Your engine was factory-filled with a high-quality oil which can usually be used throughout the entire year.

Note

Your Limited New Vehicle Warranty does not cover damage or malfunctions due to failure to follow recommended maintenance and use requirements as set forth in the Audi Owner's Manual and Warranty & Maintenance booklet.

  • 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.

  • Do not mix any lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage.

Tips

  • If you need to add oil and there is none available that meets the Audi oil quality standard your engine requires, you may add a total of no more than 0.5 qt (0.5 l) of a high-quality "synthetic" oil that meets the following specifications.
  • Applies to: gasoline engine: ACEA A3 or API SM with a viscosity grade of SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 5W-40.
  • Applies to: diesel engine: ACEA C3 or API CF with a viscosity grade of SAE 0W-30 or SAE 5W-30.
  • For more information about engine oil that has been approved for your vehicle, please contact either your authorized Audi dealer or Audi Customer Relations at 1 (800) 822-2834 or visit our web site at www.audiusa.com or www.audicanada.ca.

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