Audi R8, 4S (USA)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Audi R8, 4S (USA) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 10,5 to 11,8 liters. Service intervals include checking at 20000 miles/12 months or 20000 miles/24 months, and changing at 40000 miles. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • R8 5.2 FSI V10 Performance quattro (449 kW) (2019-2022)
  • S tronic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 10,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: 0BZ (DL800) 7/1
  • R8 5.2 FSI V10 Performance quattro (456 kW) (2018-2019)
  • S tronic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 10,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: 0BZ (DL800) 7/1
  • R8 5.2 FSI V10 quattro (419 kW) (2018-2022)
  • S tronic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 10,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: 0BZ (DL800) 7/1
  • R8 5.2 FSI V10 quattro (397 kW) (2016-2018)
  • S tronic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 10,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: 0BZ (DL800) 7/1
  • R8 5.2 FSI V10 quattro Plus (449 kW) (2016-2018)
  • S tronic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 10,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: 0BZ (DL800) 7/1
  • R8 5.2 FSI V10 RWS (397 kW) (2016-2018)
  • S tronic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 11,8 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 10,5 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: 0BZ (DL800) 7/1

Additional Notes

  • The Audi R8 4S (USA) automatic transmission fluid specifications cover the S tronic semi-automatic transaxle unit, which is a dual-clutch transmission integrated with the final drive rather than a conventional standalone gearbox.
  • An initial fill capacity of 11.8 liters applies across all six configurations listed, reflecting the total fluid volume required when the transaxle is filled from a dry or overhauled state, including fluid retained within the torque converter and internal passages.
  • The service fill capacity of 10.5 liters is consistent across all configurations, representing the volume used during a routine fluid change where residual fluid remains in the unit. The 1.3-liter difference between initial and service fill is a normal characteristic of sealed transaxle designs.
  • A fluid change interval of 40,000 miles under normal use conditions applies uniformly to all configurations spanning the 2016-2022 model years.
  • The R8 5.2 FSI V10 quattro at 397 kW (2016-2018) and the R8 5.2 FSI V10 quattro at 419 kW (2018-2022) share a fluid check interval of 20,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first under normal use conditions.
  • The remaining four configurations, including the V10 Performance quattro at 449 kW, the V10 Performance quattro at 456 kW, the V10 RWS at 397 kW, and the V10 quattro Plus at 449 kW, carry a fluid check interval of 20,000 miles or 24 months under normal use conditions, doubling the calendar-based threshold compared to the standard quattro variants.
  • The distinction between a 12-month and 24-month calendar check interval across otherwise similar transaxle configurations suggests a difference in service scheduling tied to the specific variant rather than a difference in fluid capacity or change frequency.
  • The R8 5.2 FSI V10 RWS at 397 kW, covering 2016-2018, uses the same S tronic transaxle fluid capacities and change interval as the all-wheel-drive quattro variants despite the rear-wheel-drive drivetrain layout.

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