Audi Cabriolet (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Audi Cabriolet (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 2,35 to 2,4 liters. Service intervals include checks every 12 months or 30000 km and every 15000 km or 12 months. The data covers 7 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Cabriolet 1.8 (1997-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,4 liter
  • Check 12 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Cabriolet 1.9 TDi (1995-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,4 liter
  • Check 12 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Cabriolet 2.6 (1994-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,4 liter
  • Check 12 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Cabriolet 2.3E (1992-1994)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,35 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
Cabriolet 2.8 (1992-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,4 liter
  • Check 12 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Cabriolet 2.0 (1991-1997)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,4 liter
  • Check 12 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 5/1
Cabriolet 2.3E (1991-1992)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,35 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • The Audi Cabriolet (EU) manual transaxle fluid capacity holds at 2.4 liters across the 1.8, 1.9 TDi, 2.0, 2.6, and 2.8 engine variants, a figure consistent with a service fill rather than a full overhaul drain, as transaxle overhauls typically require additional fluid to account for residual passages and cooler lines.
  • The 2.3E variants from 1991-1994 carry a slightly different transaxle fluid capacity of 2.35 liters, distinguishing them from the 2.4-liter figure shared by all other engine configurations in the Cabriolet lineup.
  • The 2.3E from 1991-1992 and the 2.3E from 1992-1994 share identical capacity and interval specifications, both calling for 2.35 liters and a check interval of 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.
  • The 2.3E check interval of 15,000 km differs from the 30,000 km interval applied to the 1.8, 1.9 TDi, 2.0, 2.6, and 2.8 variants, meaning the 2.3E transaxle fluid condition is assessed at half the distance threshold used for the other engines.
  • All seven configurations specify a time-based interval component of 12 months alongside the distance-based threshold, meaning whichever limit is reached first triggers the fluid check regardless of mileage accumulation.
  • All specifications are designated for normal use conditions, meaning the stated intervals apply to standard operating environments rather than severe-duty cycles such as frequent towing, extreme temperatures, or predominantly short-trip driving.
  • The 2.8-liter variant covers the widest model year span in the dataset at 1992-2000, yet shares the same 2.4-liter capacity and 30,000 km check interval as the 2.6-liter and other later engine variants.
  • The transaxle note common to all rows indicates a combined transmission and axle housing unit, which is a layout typical of front-wheel-drive and some all-wheel-drive vehicles where the gearbox and differential share a single fluid reservoir, explaining why a single capacity figure governs the entire assembly.

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