Audi A6, S6, RS 6, 4B (USA)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Audi A6, S6, RS 6, 4B (USA) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,6 to 9,8 liters. Service intervals include checks at 10000, 15000, or 20000 miles, or every 12 months. The data covers 20 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
S6 4.2 V8 5V quatrro (220 kW) (2003-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 2,6 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 01V 5/1
S6 4.2 V8 5V quatrro (220 kW) (2003-2004)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 2,6 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 01V 5/1
A6 2.7 5V Bi Turbo quattro (169 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,5-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 01V 5/1
A6 2.7 5V Bi Turbo quattro (169 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,5-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 01V 5/1
A6 2.7 5V Bi Turbo quattro (187 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,5-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 01V 5/1
A6 3.0 5V quattro (162 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 2,6 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 01V 5/1
A6 3.0 5V quattro (162 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 2,6 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 01V 5/1
RS 6 4.2 V8 5V Turbo quattro (331 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,5-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 01L 5/1
RS 6 4.2 V8 5V Turbo quattro (331 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 9,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,5-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 01L 5/1
S6 4.2 V8 5V quattro (220 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 01L 5/1
S6 4.2 V8 5V quattro (220 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 9,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 01L 5/1
S6 4.2 V8 5V quattro (250 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,5-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 01L 5/1
S6 4.2 V8 5V quattro (250 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 9,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,5-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 01L 5/1
A6 3.0 5V quattro (162 kW) (2001-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,5-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 01V 5/1
S6 4.2 V8 5V quattro (250 kW) (2001-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,5-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 01L 5/1
S6 4.2 V8 5V quattro (220 kW) (2000-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 01L 5/1
A6 2.7 5V Bi Turbo quattro (187 kW) (1999-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,5-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 01V 5/1
S6 4.2 V8 5V quattro (220 kW) (1999-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,5-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 01L 5/1
A6 2.8 5V (142 kW) (1997-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,5-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 01V 5/1
A6 2.8 5V quattro (142 kW) (1997-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,5-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 01V 5/1

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