For 1996 A8 D2 Audi recommends to use: PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow, HB3 12V 65W P20d, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35), W3W 12V 3W W2.1x9.5d, T4W 12V 4W BA9s, P21W 12V 21W BA15s, P21, H3 12V 55W PK22s, H7 12V 55W PX26d, D2R 85V 35W P32d-3, H1 12V 55W P14.5s, D2S 85V 35W P32d-2, H6W 12V 6W BAX9s, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife, C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8, Festoon 12V 6W SV8.5 (11x35), and R5W 12V 5W BA15s. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreFront light sources
expand_moreFog lamps
Variant 1
H3 12V 55W PK22s
Variant 2
H7 12V 55W PX26d
Otherwise
H3 12V 55W PK22s
Front direction indicator
PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
High beam
HB3 12V 65W P20d
expand_moreLow beam
With bi-xenon
D2R 85V 35W P32d-3
With halogen headlamp
H1 12V 55W P14.5s
Xenon headlights
D2S 85V 35W P32d-2
expand_moreParking light
With bi-xenon
H6W 12V 6W BAX9s
With halogen headlamp
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife
Xenon headlights
H6W 12V 6W BAX9s
Xenon headlights
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife
Side direction indicator
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreInternal light sources
Boot light
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Door light
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Door safety light
W3W 12V 3W W2.1x9.5d
Entry light
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
expand_moreFootwell light
Front
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Rear
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Glove compartment light
T4W 12V 4W BA9s
expand_moreInterior light
Front
C10W 12V 10W SV8.5-8
Rear
Festoon 12V 6W SV8.5 (11x35)
Reading light
T4W 12V 4W BA9s
expand_moreRear light sources
Auxiliary brake light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Back-up lamp
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
License plate light
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Rear direction indicator
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Rear fog lamp
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Stop lamp
P21
expand_moreTail light
Taillight
R5W 12V 5W BA15s
Taillight brake light
P21
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 1996 Audi A8 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 A8 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 1996 Audi A8 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.