A6 (2009–2016) Oil Change Guide
2009–2016 A6 · 2011–2017 A8 · 2010–2017 Q5 · 2014–2017 Sq5 · 2012–2016 A7
✅ The 3.0 supercharged V6 holds nearly 8 quarts — position Oil Pal carefully before opening the drain. VW 502 00 rated oil only.
Specs
- Oil Type: 5W-40 Full Synthetic
- Capacity: 7.9 quarts (with filter)
- Oil Filter: Audi #06E115466 | Mann W719/45
- Engine Code: CREC / CGWB 3.0 TFSI Supercharged
Tools You'll Need
- 19mm drain plug socket or wrench
- Oil filter wrench (standard spin-on type)
- Oil drain pan — minimum 3.5 gallon capacity
- Torque wrench
- New crush washer (Audi #N90813202)
- Funnel
- Rags or shop towels
Instructional Video
Video by YouTube — Watch on YouTube
Advanced Details
| Drain plug size | 19mm | Torque: 22 ft-lbs |
| Crush washer | Audi #N90813202 |
| Filter type | Spin-on — standard filter wrench |
| Filter location | Bottom/side of engine |
| Oil change interval | 5,000–10,000 miles (full synthetic) or per OEM monitor |
| Oil life reset | MMI → Car → Service Interval → Reset |
🛢️ Oil Pal tip: At 7.9 quarts Oil Pal handles this high-capacity drain.