Audi V8, D1 / 44 (USA)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

The Audi V8, D1 / 44 (USA) uses differential fluid with capacities ranging from 0.5 liter to 1.7 liters depending on the configuration. Four configurations are covered in the data.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • V8 4.2 V8 quattro (206 kW) (1992-1994)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,5 liter
  • V8 4.2 V8 quattro (206 kW) (1992-1994)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,5 liter
  • V8 3.6 V8 quattro (1989-1991)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,5 liter
  • V8 3.6 V8 quattro (1989-1991)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,7 liter

Additional Notes

  • The Audi V8 D1/44 (USA) 3.6 V8 quattro carries a front differential fluid capacity of 0.5 liter, sourced from the automatic transmission, under normal use conditions.
  • The rear differential on the 3.6 V8 quattro (1989-1991) holds 1.7 liters under normal use, a notably larger volume than the 0.5-liter front differential draw from the automatic.
  • The 4.2 V8 quattro (206 kW) produced from 1992-1994 shares the same 0.5-liter front differential capacity drawn from the automatic as the earlier 3.6 engine.
  • A measurable difference exists between the two engine variants in rear differential capacity: the 3.6 V8 quattro (1989-1991) requires 1.7 liters, while the 4.2 V8 quattro (206 kW) (1992-1994) requires 1.5 liters under normal use conditions.
  • All four differential fluid entries across both engine variants are specified under normal use conditions, meaning none carry a separate severe-duty interval or capacity distinction.

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