Audi A6 Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Audi A6 takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 8 qt with a filter change, on 2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2019-2025 models take 5.5-8 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0W-20 | 8 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2019-2025 | 0W-20 | 5.5-8 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2018 | 5W-40 | 5 qt | Shop 5W-40 |
| 2016-2017 | 0W-30 | 5 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2012-2015 | 0W-30 | 4.9 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2006-2011 | 0W-30 | 6.9 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2005 | 0W-30 | 6.9-9.3 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2002-2004 | 0W-30 | 6.3 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2000-2001 | 0W-30 | 6 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 1998-1999 | 10W-40 | 6.3 qt | Shop 10W-40 |
| 1996-1997 | 10W-40 | 5.3 qt | Shop 10W-40 |
| 1995 | 10W-40 / 15W-40 | 5.3 qt | Shop 10W-40Shop 15W-40 |
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 A6 year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Audi A6 take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Audi A6 takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 8 qt with a filter change, on 2026 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2019-2025 models take 5.5-8 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Audi A6 take?
About 8 qt with a filter change on 2026 models, and 5.5-8 qt on 2019-2025 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 A6?
Yes. We record 12 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2026: 0W-20; 2019-2025: 0W-20; 2018: 5W-40. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 32 of 32 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Audi A6, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Audi A6, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo (DWVA) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2025 Audi A6, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (DPAA). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.