Audi Q5, SQ5, 8R (USA)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Audi Q5, SQ5, 8R (USA) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 3,6 to 10,4 liters. Service intervals include checks at 15000 to 20000 miles or 12 to 24 months. The data covers 20 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Q5 2.0 TFSI Hybrid quattro, 8R, 8RB (2013-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 4 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0BW 8/1
Q5 2.0 TFSI Hybrid quattro, 8R, 8RB (2013-2017)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 4 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0BW 8/1
Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro (162 kW), 8R, 8RB (2013-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,6-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0BK 8/1
Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro (162 kW), 8R, 8RB (2013-2017)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,6-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0BK 8/1
Q5 3.0 TDI quattro (176 kW), 8R, 8RB (2013-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,6-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0BK 8/1
Q5 3.0 TDI quattro (176 kW), 8R, 8RB (2013-2017)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,6-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0BK 8/1
Q5 3.0 TFSI quattro (200 kW), 8R, 8RB (2013-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,6-4 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0BK 8/1
Q5 3.0 TFSI quattro (200 kW), 8R, 8RB (2013-2017)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,6-4 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0BK 8/1
SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro (260 kW), 8R. 8RB (2013-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,6-4 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0BK 8/1
SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro (260 kW), 8R. 8RB (2013-2017)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,6-4 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0BK 8/1
Q5 2.0 TFSI Hybrid quattro, 8R, 8RB (2012-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 4 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0BW 8/1
Q5 2.0 TFSI Hybrid quattro, 8R, 8RB (2012-2013)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 4 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 0BW 8/1
Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro (155 kW) (2012-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,6-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 0BK 8/1
Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro (155 kW) (2012-2013)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,6-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 0BK 8/1
Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro (155 kW) (2010-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,6-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 0BK 8/1
Q5 2.0 TFSI quattro (155 kW) (2010-2012)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 8,6 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3,6-4 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 0BK 8/1
Q5 3.2 FSI quattro (199 kW) (2010-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,4 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 0B6 6/1
Q5 3.2 FSI quattro (199 kW) (2010-2012)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 10,4 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 0B6 6/1
Q5 3.2 FSI quattro (199 kW) (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 10,4 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 0B6 6/1
Q5 3.2 FSI quattro (199 kW) (2008-2010)
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 10,4 liter (Initial fill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 0B6 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The 8.6-liter initial fill figure represents the total fluid volume required when filling a dry automatic transmission from scratch, such as after a complete overhaul or unit replacement. Routine fluid checks and top-ups draw on the smaller service fill or refill values instead.
  • The Audi Q5 3.2 FSI quattro (199 kW) covering 2008-2012 carries a notably higher initial fill capacity of 10.4 liters compared to the 8.6-liter figure shared by all other configurations in the range. No separate service fill or refill volume is listed for the 3.2 FSI, meaning only the full initial fill capacity is specified for that engine.
  • Across the 2.0 TFSI quattro (155 kW) variants for 2010-2013, the refill capacity is expressed as a range of 3.6 to 4 liters rather than a fixed value. A range of this kind typically reflects variation depending on how much fluid drains during a partial service, which can differ based on procedure and transmission temperature at the time of service.
  • The 2.0 TFSI Hybrid quattro for 2012-2013 lists a fixed 4-liter service fill rather than the 3.6-to-4-liter range seen on non-hybrid 2.0 TFSI variants. Both share the same 8.6-liter initial fill, indicating the transmission architecture is similar but the hybrid configuration has a defined single service fill value.
  • Under normal use conditions, the standard check interval across most configurations is 20,000 miles or 24 months. The first check only condition shortens the mileage trigger to 15,000 miles while keeping the same time interval, applying exclusively to the initial service after a new fill.
  • The 2.0 TFSI quattro (155 kW) variants for 2010-2013 carry a 12-month time interval alongside the mileage trigger, whereas the 2013-2017 configurations across the 2.0 TFSI (162 kW), 3.0 TDI, 3.0 TFSI, and SQ5 3.0 TFSI all use a 24-month time interval. The shift from 12 to 24 months aligns with the 2013 model year boundary across multiple engine variants.
  • The SQ5 3.0 TFSI quattro (260 kW) for 2013-2017 shares the same 8.6-liter initial fill and 3.6-to-4-liter service fill figures as the Q5 3.0 TFSI quattro (200 kW) covering the same years, despite the SQ5 producing 60 kW more. Both also share identical check intervals under normal and first check only conditions.
  • The Q5 3.0 TDI quattro (176 kW) for 2013-2017 carries the same transmission fluid capacities and service intervals as the petrol-powered 3.0 TFSI and 2.0 TFSI (162 kW) variants from the same period, with an 8.6-liter initial fill, a 3.6-to-4-liter refill range, and checks at 20,000 miles or 24 months under normal conditions.

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