For 2005 A4 B7 Audi recommends to use: VW 500 00, VW 501 01, VW 502 00, VW 505 01, and VW 507 00 engine oils. To select the right engine oil see the table below.

How much engine oil you need to put into 2005 A4 depends on the engine installed, and some other conditions listed below.

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Condition Volume
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ALT engines 4.44 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 500 00, VW 501 01, VW 502 00
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L ALZ engines 3.91 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 500 00, VW 501 01, VW 502 00
All Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L AUK engines 6.87 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
All Audi gasoline V6 3.0 L BBJ engines 6.66 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
All Audi diesel V6 2.5 L BDG engines 5.6 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 505 01
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BFB engines 4.33 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 500 00, VW 501 01, VW 502 00
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BGB engines 4.76 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BPG engines 4.76 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
All Audi diesel V6 2.7 L BSG engines 8.66 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 505 01
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BUL engines 4.76 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BVF engines 4.02 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 507 00
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BWE engines 4.76 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
All Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BWT engines 4.76 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
All other modifications 4.02 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 505 01

Replacing engine oil in your 2005 Audi A4 is quite an easy task. It's a bit dirty, but everyone can handle it. It will take about 3060 minutes depends on your skill level and might save you $10$30 depends on the region you live in.

First unscrew the refill cap on the top of the engine. Use a ratchet with the correct size head to unscrew the drain plug on the engine oil pan located on the bottom side of the engine, and drain old oil. You might need to unscrew a few more screws to remove protection covers underneath your car to get access to the oil pan and the oil filter. Then using an oil filter wrench unscrew the old oil filter. Then lubricate a new filter rubber gasket with clean engine oil and install the new filter. Install a new drain plug, and with help of a funnel refill the engine with new engine oil.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2005 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 2005 Audi A4 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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