For 1997 A4 B5 Audi recommends to use: and genuine OEM transmission oil with a part number: G 052 911 A2. To select the right transmission oil see the table below.

How much transmission oil you need to put into 1997 A4 depends on conditions listed below.

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Condition Volume
expand_more1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP, 173 N⋅m engine (1995.1–2000.11)
01X gearbox 3.17 US qt.
Part number: G 052 911 A2
expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox
01W gearbox 2.38 US qt.
Part number: G 052 911 A2
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1995.1–2000.11)
expand_moreWith 5-speed gearbox
012 gearbox 2.38 US qt.
Part number: G 052 911 A2
01W gearbox 2.38 US qt.
Part number: G 052 911 A2
expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel V6 2.5 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (1997.9–2000.11)
expand_moreWith 6-speed gearbox
01E gearbox 2.54 US qt.
Part number: G 052 911 A2
expand_more2.6 with gasoline V6 2.6 L 137 HP engine (1996.1–1997.7)
012 gearbox 2.38 US qt.
Part number: G 052 911 A2
expand_more2.6 with gasoline V6 2.6 L 148 HP, 225 N⋅m engine (1995.1–2000.11)
012 gearbox 2.38 US qt.
Part number: G 052 911 A2
expand_more2.8 with gasoline V6 2.8 L 190 HP at 3200 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1996.10–2000.11)
01W gearbox 2.38 US qt.
Part number: G 052 911 A2
expand_moreAll other modifications
012 gearbox 2.38 US qt.
Part number: G 052 911 A2
01W gearbox 2.38 US qt.
Part number: G 052 911 A2

Manual transmission oil replacement for your 1997 Audi A4 can be done on your driveway. The whole job will take about 3060 minutes and will save you around $100.

There are two plugs on the transmission - the drain plug at the bottom, and the refill plug on the side. First step is unscrew the refill plug, and then unscrew the drain plug. Use a spanner or a retched with the correct size head. After oil came up screw the drain plug back with a new gasket. Then refill the transmission with new transmission oil.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1997 Audi A4 user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Audi warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Audi A4 service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 1997 Audi A4 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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