2009–2016 Audi A4 Oil Change

Exact oil type, capacity, filter part numbers, drain plug size and torque for the 2009–2016 Audi A4 with the EA888 2.0T engine, plus the tools you'll need and a step-by-step video.

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Audi 2.0L TFSI — A4/A5/Allroad B8 2009–2016

2009–2016 A4 · 2008–2016 A5 · 2013–2016 Allroad · 2009–2017 Q5
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✅ The B8 A4/A5 uses a cartridge filter on top of the engine. Audi uses 5W-40 — different from most cars. Quality full synthetic only. The Q5 shares this engine and procedure.
⚠️ Audi 2.0T uses 5W-40 full synthetic — different from most 5W-30 vehicles. Check your oil cap to confirm.
Specs not yet verified. We're still checking this guide's oil type, capacity, part numbers and torque against the manufacturer's data. Confirm them in your owner's manual before you start.
Oil Type
5W-40 Full Synthetic
Capacity
4.9 quarts (with filter)
Oil Filter
Audi/VW #06H115562 | Mann HU816X
Engine Code
EA888 2.0T
Tools You'll Need
  • Oil filter housing cap socket — check your specific engine size (Audi/VW — essential)
  • 17mm drain plug socket or wrench
  • Oil filter wrench (cap socket type)
  • Oil drain pan — minimum 2 gallon capacity
  • Torque wrench
  • New crush washer (Audi/VW #N90813202)
  • Funnel
  • Rags or shop towels
Instructional Video
Drain plug size17mm | Torque: 22 ft-lbs
Crush washerAudi/VW #N90813202
Filter typeCartridge — cap socket required
Filter locationTop of engine — accessible from above
Oil change interval5,000–10,000 miles (full synthetic) or per OEM monitor
Oil life resetMMI menu → Car → Service → Oil Change Service → Reset
🛢️ Oil Pal tip: At 4.9 quarts Oil Pal handles this drain easily.

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