Oil specification

Audi A4

2.0 TDI (DETA) · 2015–2023 · Diesel

Viscosity grade

5W-30

Longlife diesel oil. The larger fill quantity is part of what makes the extended interval possible.

Oil capacity

5.7 litres

Including filter change. Fill to the dipstick, not to the litre.

Service interval

Up to 18,600 miles or 24 months

Whichever comes first.

Required approvals — the oil must carry at least one

VW 507 00

ACEA C3

507 00 only. Using a shorter-life oil on a Longlife schedule is the most common cause of premature oil degradation here.

Oils that meet this specification

Every product listed carries the approvals above. Prices indicative.

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5 litres

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Mobil

Mobil 1 ESP Formula 5W-30

4 litres

£42.00

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Next steps

When should I change it?

How your driving pattern changes the interval.

What does this approval mean?

Read the approval codes on the back label.

How do I change it myself?

Step-by-step guides and common mistakes.

Specification sourced from manufacturer service documentation for this engine code. Where a vehicle has been modified, rebuilt or is running an extended interval on a non-standard oil, check the service book before topping up. How we source this