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

Coolant capacity & service interval

Audi A6, S6, RS 6, 4B (USA) models utilize coolant with a capacity range of 6 to 12 liters. Service intervals include checks at 10000, 15000, or 20000 miles, or every 12 months. The data covers 23 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 12 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
S6 4.2 V8 5V quatrro (220 kW) (2003-2004)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
A6 2.7 5V Bi Turbo quattro (169 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
A6 2.7 5V Bi Turbo quattro (169 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
A6 2.7 5V Bi Turbo quattro (187 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
A6 3.0 5V (162 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
A6 3.0 5V (162 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
A6 3.0 5V quattro (162 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
A6 3.0 5V quattro (162 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
RS 6 4.2 V8 5V Turbo quattro (331 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
RS 6 4.2 V8 5V Turbo quattro (331 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 12 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
S6 4.2 V8 5V quattro (220 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
S6 4.2 V8 5V quattro (220 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
S6 4.2 V8 5V quattro (250 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
S6 4.2 V8 5V quattro (250 kW) (2002-2004)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
A6 3.0 5V (162 kW) (2001-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
A6 3.0 5V quattro (162 kW) (2001-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
S6 4.2 V8 5V quattro (250 kW) (2001-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
S6 4.2 V8 5V quattro (220 kW) (2000-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
A6 2.7 5V Bi Turbo quattro (187 kW) (1999-2002)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
S6 4.2 V8 5V quattro (220 kW) (1999-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 9 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
A6 2.8 5V (142 kW) (1997-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months
A6 2.8 5V quattro (142 kW) (1997-2001)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8 liter
  • Check 10000 miles/ 12 months

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