Audi Quattro (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Audi Quattro (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity is 3,2 liters. Service intervals require a check every 15000 km or 12 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • Quattro (162 kW) (1989-1991)
  • Manual/transferbox
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,2 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
  • Sport quattro (1983-1987)
  • Manual/transferbox
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,2 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1
  • Quattro (147 kW) (1980-1989)
  • Manual/transferbox
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3,2 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • All three configurations listed for the Audi Quattro (EU) share an identical manual transmission fluid capacity of 3.2 liters, applying to the transaxle, manual gearbox, and transfer box as a combined fill.
  • A 3.2-liter figure for a combined transaxle and transfer box assembly reflects a larger-than-typical single-unit gearbox fill, consistent with the integrated all-wheel-drive drivetrain layout these vehicles use.
  • The 147 kW variant covers the 1980-1989 model years, while the 162 kW variant spans 1989-1991, meaning 1989 represents a year in which both power outputs were present in the lineup.
  • The Sport Quattro, produced across 1983-1987, carries the same 3.2-liter transaxle and transfer box capacity as the standard Quattro variants, despite being a significantly different vehicle in terms of construction and dimensions.
  • All three configurations share a check interval of 15,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first, rather than a full fluid replacement interval.
  • The interval is specified as a fluid level check rather than a drain-and-fill service, which is a distinction worth noting when planning maintenance schedules around the 15,000 km or 12-month marker.

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