System Specifications

Engine Oil

Type VW 502 00

Approved Engine Oils

From model year 2005, all Audi engines must always use engine oil that expressly conforms to Audi Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00 (with viscosities of SAE 5W-40, 5W-30, 0W-40).


Warning: Failure to use engine oil for your engine that expressly conforms to Audi Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00 can cause engine failure on the highway that can cause a crash and serious personal injury.

The oil must first conform to Audi Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00 in order to keep the vehicle's engine running smoothly and help prevent the formation of harmful sludge and deposits that can lead to expensive repairs. At the time of this printing, synthetic engine oils are the only ones Audi is aware of that meet the exacting Audi Oil Quality Standard.

Engine, oil servicing

All scheduled Audi Maintenance services must always use engine oil that conforms to Audi Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00. No other engine oils may be used.
All topping off of engine oil between services must always use engine oil that conforms to the same Audi Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00.

Approved VW 502 00 engine oils