2004 Audi A6 Quattro C5 facelift Axle Oil Capacity
For 2004 A6 Quattro C5 facelift Audi recommends to use: API GL4, SAE 75W-90; API GL5, SAE 75W-90, API GL5, and SAE 90 transmission oils and genuine OEM transmission oils with following part numbers: G 052 145 A1, and G 052 145 S2. To select the right transmission oil see the table below.
How much transmission oil you need to put into 2004 A6 Quattro depends on the engine installed, and some other conditions listed below.
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Condition | Volume |
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01V gearbox | 1.69 US pt. |
Part number: G 052 145 A1 |
Audi gasoline V8 3.7 L AQG 256 HP at 6000 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 3250 RPM | 1.69 US pt. |
Transmission oil: API GL4, SAE 75W-90; API GL5, SAE 75W-90 |
01L gearbox | 1.37 US qt. |
Part number: G 052 145 A1 |
01V gearbox | 1.69 US pt. |
Part number: G 052 145 A1 |
Audi diesel V6 2.5 L BAU 177 HP at 4000 RPM, 370 N⋅m at 1500 RPM | 1.59 US qt. |
Transmission oil: API GL5, SAE 90 | |
Audi diesel V6 2.5 L BDH 177 HP at 4000 RPM, 370 N⋅m at 1500 RPM | 1.59 US qt. |
Transmission oil: API GL5, SAE 90 | |
Audi diesel V6 2.5 L AKE 177 HP at 4000 RPM, 370 N⋅m at 1500 RPM | 1.59 US qt. |
Transmission oil: API GL5, SAE 90 |
01R axle drive | 1.59 US qt. |
Part number: G 052 145 S2 |
01R axle drive | 1.59 US qt. |
Part number: G 052 145 S2 |
Audi gasoline V6 2.7 L BES 247 HP | 1.59 US qt. |
Transmission oil: API GL5, SAE 90 | |
Audi gasoline V6 2.7 L ARE 247 HP at 5800 RPM, 350 N⋅m at 1800 RPM | 1.59 US qt. |
Transmission oil: API GL5, SAE 90 |
With automatic gearbox | 2.01 US qt. |
Transmission oil: API GL4, SAE 75W-90; API GL5, SAE 75W-90 | |
With manual transmission | 1.59 US qt. |
Transmission oil: API GL5, SAE 75W-90 |
All other modifications | 1.59 US qt. |
Part number: G 052 145 A1 |
Axle oil replacement in 2004 Audi A6 Quattro might take 30–60 minutes, and will save you $30–$50 depends on the region you live in. The process is simple and requires minimum skills and time.
Unscrew the refill plug first then unscrew the drain plug. Use a spanner or a retched with the correct size head. When axle oil is completely drained screw the drain plug back with a new gasket. Complete the process by refilling the axle with new oil.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2004 Audi A6 Quattro 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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Doing basic service for your 2004 Audi A6 Quattro you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2004 Audi A6 Quattro generations
In 2004 Audi offered 2 generations of the A6 Quattro. Axle oil capacity may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.