1996 Audi A4 Oil Type & Capacity
The 1996 Audi A4 takes 5W-50 motor oil — 5.3 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-50 — 5.3 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-50, 10W-50, 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 95Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (Below 5Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40/50, 20W-40/50 (5Deg.F to 120Deg.F) | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, Standard | API - SAE 5W-50, 10W-50, 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 95Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (Below 5Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40/50, 20W-40/50 (5Deg.F to 120Deg.F) | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| Quattro, Automatic | API - SAE 5W-50, 10W-50, 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 95Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (Below 5Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40/50, 20W-40/50 (5Deg.F to 120Deg.F) | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
| Quattro, Standard | API - SAE 5W-50, 10W-50, 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 95Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (Below 5Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40/50, 20W-40/50 (5Deg.F to 120Deg.F) | 5.30 QTS. | — | — |
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1996 Audi A4 factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
8.0 quarts (7.57 L). The cooling system has been filled at the factory with permanent coolant which DOES NOT need to be changed. The coolant consists of a mixture of water and the manufacturer's coolant additive G 12 A8DTL 774 D - antifreeze on glycol basis with 50% anti-corrosive additives.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1996 Audi A4 take?
The 1996 Audi A4 takes 5W-50 motor oil (API - SAE 5W-50, 10W-50, 10W-60 (Below -20Deg.F to Above 95Deg.F), 5W-30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (Below 5Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 15W-40/50, 20W-40/50 (5Deg.F to 120Deg.F)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1996 Audi A4 take?
The 1996 Audi A4 holds 5.3 quarts with a filter change.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1996 Audi A4?
Yes. 5W-50 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1996 Audi A4. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.