1993 Audi 90 Oil Type & Capacity
The 1993 Audi 90 takes 5W-30 motor oil — 5.3 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 5.3 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS Quattro, 2.8 J | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40/50 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| CS Quattro, 2.8 K | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40/50 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| CS, 2.8 J, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40/50 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| CS, 2.8 J, Standard | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40/50 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| CS, 2.8 K, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40/50 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| CS, 2.8 K, Standard | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40/50 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2.8 J, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40/50 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2.8 J, Standard | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40/50 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2.8 K, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40/50 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| S, 2.8 K, Standard | API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40/50 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F) | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
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1993 Audi 90 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
2.9 quarts (10.97 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water. Use Phosphate-free Antifreeze.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1993 Audi 90 take?
The 1993 Audi 90 takes 5W-30 motor oil (API - SAE 5W-30 (Below -0Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (5Deg.F to 80Deg.F), 15W-40/50 (5Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 20W-40/50 (15Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1993 Audi 90 take?
The 1993 Audi 90 holds 5.3 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1993 Audi 90?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1993 Audi 90. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.