Audi A5 Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Audi A5 takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 6.3 qt with a filter change, on 2026-2027 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2021-2025 models take 5.5 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 0W-20 | 6.3 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2021-2025 | 0W-20 | 5.5 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2019-2020 | 0W-30 | 5.5 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2018 | 5W-40 | 5.5 qt | Shop 5W-40 |
| 2016-2017 | 0W-30 | 4.8 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2010-2015 | 0W-30 | 4.9 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2008-2009 | 0W-30 | 6.9 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every A5 year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Audi A5 take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Audi A5 takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 6.3 qt with a filter change, on 2026-2027 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2021-2025 models take 5.5 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Audi A5 take?
About 6.3 qt with a filter change on 2026-2027 models, and 5.5 qt on 2021-2025 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 A5?
Yes. We record 7 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2026-2027: 0W-20; 2021-2025: 0W-20; 2019-2020: 0W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 20 of 20 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Audi A5, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Audi A5, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (DXBA) and Audi of America Media Newsroom. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-10-08. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.