Audi Cabriolet, B3 (USA)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Audi Cabriolet, B3 (USA) automatic transmission fluid capacity is 5,4 liters. Service intervals include checking every 15000 miles or 24 months and changing every 45000 miles. The data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Cabriolet 2.8 V6 (128 kW) (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,4 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 45000 miles
  • Code: 01N 4/1
Cabriolet 2.8 V6 (128 kW) (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,4 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 097 4/1
Cabriolet 2.8 V6 (128 kW) (1994-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,4 liter
  • Code: 01N 4/1
Cabriolet 2.8 V6 (128 kW) (1994-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,4 liter
  • Code: 097 4/1

Additional Notes

  • The Audi Cabriolet B3 2.8 V6 (128 kW) carries an automatic transmission fluid capacity of 5.4 liters across both the 1994-1996 and 1996-2000 model year ranges, indicating a consistent fluid volume requirement despite the generational overlap in production.
  • A 5.4-liter capacity in an automatic transmission context typically reflects a service fill figure rather than a full overhaul or dry fill quantity, meaning the actual total system volume when completely drained and refilled from scratch may differ.
  • For the 1996-2000 2.8 V6 configuration under normal use conditions, a fluid check interval of every 15,000 miles or 24 months is specified, whichever comes first, pairing a mileage threshold with a time-based ceiling.
  • The 1996-2000 2.8 V6 under normal use also carries a fluid change interval of 45,000 miles, which is three times the check interval, placing the change at every third scheduled inspection point.

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