Audi R8, 4S (USA)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Audi R8, 4S (USA) differential fluid capacity ranges from 0,5 to 0,7 liters. Service intervals include checks at 20000 miles or 24 months and changes at 120000 miles or 120 months. The data covers 5 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)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 120000 miles/ 120 months
  • Code: 0D4
  • R8 5.2 FSI V10 Performance quattro (456 kW) (2018-2019)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 120000 miles/ 120 months
  • Code: 0D4
  • R8 5.2 FSI V10 quattro (419 kW) (2018-2022)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,55 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 0,5 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 120000 miles/ 120 months
  • Code: 0D4
  • R8 5.2 FSI V10 quattro (397 kW) (2016-2018)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 120000 miles/ 120 months
  • Code: 0D4
  • R8 5.2 FSI V10 quattro Plus (449 kW) (2016-2018)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 120000 miles/ 120 months
  • Code: 0D4

Additional Notes

  • The front differential capacity across the Audi R8 4S (USA) lineup is either 0.7 liter as a single figure or split into an initial fill of 0.55 liter and a refill of 0.5 liter, depending on the specific engine variant.
  • The R8 5.2 FSI V10 quattro (419 kW) is the only variant in the lineup carrying separate initial fill and refill values for the front differential, at 0.55 liter and 0.5 liter respectively. An initial fill figure represents the total volume required when the unit is dry, while a refill figure accounts for residual fluid remaining after a drain.
  • All remaining variants, including the R8 5.2 FSI V10 quattro (397 kW), the R8 5.2 FSI V10 quattro Plus (449 kW), the R8 5.2 FSI V10 Performance quattro (456 kW), and the R8 5.2 FSI V10 Performance quattro (449 kW), share a single front differential capacity of 0.7 liter without a separate refill distinction.
  • The front differential fluid change interval is 120,000 miles or 120 months across all five variants, applying under normal use conditions. A 120-month interval corresponds to a 10-year service cycle.
  • A fluid check interval of 20,000 miles or 24 months is specified for all five variants under normal use conditions, meaning the fluid level and condition are to be inspected well before a full change is due.
  • The R8 5.2 FSI V10 quattro (397 kW) covers model years 2016-2018, while the higher-output R8 5.2 FSI V10 quattro (419 kW) spans 2018-2022, with both sharing the same check and change intervals despite differing in front differential capacity figures.
  • The R8 5.2 FSI V10 Performance quattro appears in two power ratings across the specifications: 456 kW for 2018-2019 and 449 kW for 2019-2022. Both carry identical front differential capacity and service interval figures.

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