Audi A5, S5, RS 5, F5 / F53 / F5P (USA)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Audi A5, S5, RS 5, F5 / F53 / F5P (USA) models use automatic transmission fluid with a capacity range of 3,5 to 8,6 liters. Service intervals include a check at 20000 miles or 24 months and a change at 40000 miles. The data covers 12 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
  • A5 40TFSI quattro ultra (150 kW) (2021- )
  • Clutch part
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,35 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: 0CJ (DL382)
  • A5 40TFSI quattro ultra (150 kW) (2021- )
  • Transmission part
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,8 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0CJ (DL382) 7/1
  • A5 45 TFSI quattro (195 kW) (2020- )
  • Clutch part
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,35 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: 0CJ (DL382)
  • A5 45 TFSI quattro (195 kW) (2020- )
  • Transmission part
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,8 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0CJ (DL382) 7/1
  • A5 45 TFSI quattro (185 kW) (2018-2020)
  • Clutch part
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,35 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: 0CL (DL382)
  • A5 45 TFSI quattro (185 kW) (2018-2020)
  • Transmission part
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,8 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0CL (DL382) 7/1
RS 5 Coupé 2.9 TFSI quattro (331 kW) (2018- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,6-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0D5 8/1
S5 Coupé 3.0 TFSI quattro (260 kW) (2018- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,6-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0D5 8/1
  • A5 2.0 TFSI quattro (185 kW) (2017-2018)
  • Clutch part
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 4,35 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: 0CL (DL382)
  • A5 2.0 TFSI quattro (185 kW) (2017-2018)
  • Transmission part
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,8 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0CL (DL382) 7/1
RS 5 Coupé 2.9 TFSI quattro (331 kW) (2017-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,6-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0D5 8/1
S5 Coupé 3.0 TFSI quattro (260 kW) (2017-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,6-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0D5 8/1

Additional Notes

  • The semi-automatic transmissions fitted to the A5 quattro variants are split into two separate fluid circuits: a clutch part and a transmission part. Each circuit carries its own fluid capacity and, in the case of the clutch part, its own distinct service interval for fluid changes.
  • The clutch part of the semi-automatic transmission across all A5 quattro configurations listed carries an initial fill capacity of 4.35 liters. The service fill capacity drops to 3.5 liters, reflecting the volume that can be drained and replaced during a routine service without a full disassembly.
  • The transmission part of the semi-automatic unit holds 3.8 liters across all A5 quattro variants in the specifications. No change interval is listed for the transmission part, only a check interval of every 20,000 miles or 24 months under normal use conditions.
  • The clutch part fluid change interval for all A5 quattro semi-automatic configurations is set at 40,000 miles under normal use conditions. The check interval for the same circuit is 20,000 miles or 24 months, meaning a fluid condition check falls due at the halfway point between each scheduled change.
  • The Audi A5 2.0 TFSI quattro at 185 kW covers the 2017-2018 model years, while the 45 TFSI quattro badge at the same 185 kW output applies to 2018-2020. Despite the badge change, the fluid capacities and service intervals for both the clutch part and transmission part remain identical across those two designations.
  • The A5 45 TFSI quattro at 195 kW, introduced from 2020, represents a power increase over the earlier 185 kW version of the same badge. The semi-automatic transmission fluid specifications for both the clutch part and transmission part are unchanged between the two power outputs.
  • The RS 5 Coupé 2.9 TFSI quattro and the S5 Coupé 3.0 TFSI quattro both use a conventional automatic transmission rather than the semi-automatic unit found in the A5 quattro variants. The fluid circuit is a single system rather than a split clutch-and-transmission arrangement.
  • The automatic transmission fitted to the RS 5 Coupé and S5 Coupé carries an initial fill capacity of 8.6 liters, which is substantially higher than the combined semi-automatic circuit volumes in the A5 quattro configurations. The initial fill figure represents the total system volume when the transmission is dry, such as after an overhaul or replacement.
  • The refill capacity for the RS 5 Coupé and S5 Coupé automatic transmission is listed as a range of 3.6 to 4.0 liters. A range rather than a fixed value is typical for automatic transmissions where the exact recoverable volume depends on whether the torque converter is also drained during the service procedure.
  • All RS 5 Coupé and S5 Coupé automatic transmission entries share a check interval of 20,000 miles or 24 months under normal use conditions. No fluid change interval is specified for any of these configurations in the provided specifications.
  • The RS 5 Coupé 2.9 TFSI quattro at 331 kW appears under two separate entries covering 2017-2018 and from 2018 onward. The automatic transmission fluid capacities and check interval are identical across both entries.

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