For 2007 A6 C6 Audi recommends to use: VW 505 01, VW 505 00, VW 501 01, VW 502 00, and VW 500 00 engine oils. To select the right engine oil see the table below.

How much engine oil you need to put into 2007 A6 depends on the engine installed, and some other conditions listed below.

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Condition Volume
Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BLB 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM 4.02 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 505 01
Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BRE 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM 4.02 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 505 01
Audi diesel V6 2.7 L BSG 161 HP 8.66 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 505 00, VW 505 01
Audi diesel V6 2.7 L CANB 161 HP, 380 N⋅m at 1500 RPM 8.66 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 505 00, VW 505 01
Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BYK 168 HP 4.76 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L BPJ 168 HP at 4300 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 1800 RPM 4.76 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
Audi gasoline V6 2.4 L BDW 174 HP at 6000 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 3000 RPM 6.87 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 500 00, VW 501 01, VW 502 00
Audi diesel V6 2.7 L BPP 177 HP, 380 N⋅m 8.66 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 505 00, VW 505 01
Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L BDX 207 HP at 5500 RPM, 280 N⋅m at 3000 RPM 6.55 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 502 00
Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L BKH 252 HP 6.87 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
Audi gasoline V6 3.1 L AUK 252 HP at 6500 RPM, 330 N⋅m at 3250 RPM 6.87 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
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BNA engine 4.02 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 505 01
BRF engine 4.02 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 505 01
CAGB engine 4.54 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 505 01

Replacing engine oil in your 2007 Audi A6 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 2007 Audi A6 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 A6 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 2007 Audi A6 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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