For 2008 A5 First generation Audi recommends to use: W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d, C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35), H7 12V 55W PX26d, H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2, D3S 85V 35W PK32d-5, H21W 12V 21W BAY9s, P21W 12V 21W BA15s, PSX26W 12V 26W PG18.5d-1, PY24W 12V 24W PGU20, PWY24W 12V 24W WP3.3x14.5-4, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife, and H15 12V 15. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreFront light sources
expand_moreCornering light
With bi-xenon
H7 12V 55W PX26d
expand_moreDaytime running light
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreVehicles with chassis number from 8T-9-025 001
With halogen headlamp
H15 12V 15
expand_moreUp to vehicle chassis number 8T-9-025 000
With halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
With halogen headlamp
PSX26W 12V 26W PG18.5d-1
expand_moreFog lamps
All other modifications
H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2
expand_moreFront direction indicator
expand_moreAll other modifications
With bi-xenon
H21W 12V 21W BAY9s
With halogen headlamp
PY24W 12V 24W PGU20
Otherwise
PWY24W 12V 24W WP3.3x14.5-4
expand_moreHigh beam
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreVehicles with chassis number from 8T-9-025 001
With halogen headlamp
H15 12V 15
expand_moreUp to vehicle chassis number 8T-9-025 000
With halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
With bi-xenon
D3S 85V 35W PK32d-5
With halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
expand_moreLow beam
With bi-xenon
D3S 85V 35W PK32d-5
With halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
expand_moreParking light
expand_moreAll other modifications
With halogen headlamp
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife
expand_moreSide light
With bi-xenon
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreInternal light sources
Boot light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Door safety light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Entry light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Glove compartment light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreInterior light
Front
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Rear
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Reading light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreRear light sources
Back-up lamp
W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d
License plate light
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
expand_moreRear direction indicator
expand_moreAll other modifications
Taillight with bulbs
W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d
Otherwise
W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreRear fog lamp
Tail light with light-emitting diodes
H21W 12V 21W BAY9s
Taillight with bulbs
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
expand_moreStop lamp
Taillight with bulbs
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
expand_moreTail light
Taillight with bulbs
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Servicing your Audi use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Audi A5 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.
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 A5 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 2008 Audi A5 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.