Audi Q7 Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Audi Q7 takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.5-8 qt with a filter change, on 2022-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2020-2021 models use 0W-20 or 0W-30 (5.5-8 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2026 | 0W-20 | 5.5-8 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2020-2021 | 0W-20 / 0W-30 | 5.5-8 qt | Shop 0W-20Shop 0W-30 |
| 2019 | 0W-30 | 5.5-7.2 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2018 | 5W-40 | 5.5-7.2 qt | Shop 5W-40 |
| 2017 | 0W-30 | 5.5-7.2 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2013-2015 | 0W-30 / 5W-30 | 7.2-8.1 qt | Shop 0W-30Shop 5W-30 |
| 2011-2012 | 0W-30 / 5W-30 | 7.2-8.7 qt | Shop 0W-30Shop 5W-30 |
| 2010 | 0W-30 / 5W-30 | 7.3-9.6 qt | Shop 0W-30Shop 5W-30 |
| 2009 | 0W-30 / 5W-30 | 7.3-9.7 qt | Shop 0W-30Shop 5W-30 |
| 2007-2008 | 0W-30 | 7.3-9.7 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 Q7 year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Audi Q7 take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Audi Q7 takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 5.5-8 qt with a filter change, on 2022-2026 models. Older ones take a different grade - 2020-2021 models use 0W-20 or 0W-30 (5.5-8 qt) - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Audi Q7 take?
About 5.5-8 qt with a filter change on 2022-2026 models, and 5.5-8 qt on 2020-2021 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 Q7?
Yes. We record 10 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2022-2026: 0W-20; 2020-2021: 0W-20/0W-30; 2019: 0W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 19 of 19 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Audi Q7, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Audi Q7, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (DUVA) and AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Audi Q7, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo (DCBD). Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-06-21. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.