2015 Audi A7 Quattro Oil Type & Capacity
The 2015 Audi A7 Quattro oil type depends on the engine: the Premium Plus takes 5W-40 (7.2 quarts with filter); the Prestige takes 5W-40 (7.2 quarts with filter); the TDI Premium Plus takes 5W-40 (6.8 quarts with filter); the TDI Prestige takes 5W-40 (6.8 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Premium Plus: 5W-40, 7.2 quarts with filter
- Prestige: 5W-40, 7.2 quarts with filter
- TDI Premium Plus: 5W-40, 6.8 quarts with filter
- TDI Prestige: 5W-40, 6.8 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Plus — Eng CD CTUA,Gas | SAE 5W-40 or 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 2010043. | 7.20 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the AUDI oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damaged caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| Prestige — Eng CD CTUA,Gas | SAE 5W-40 or 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 2010043. | 7.20 QTS. | — | Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the AUDI oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damaged caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. |
| TDI Premium Plus — Eng CD CPNB,Diesel | SAE 5W-40 or 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 507 00. See TSB No. 2010043. | 6.80 QTS. | — | — |
| TDI Prestige — Eng CD CPNB,Diesel | SAE 5W-40 or 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 507 00. See TSB No. 2010043. | 6.80 QTS. | — | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your A7 Quattro
2015 Audi A7 Quattro factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
12.7 quarts (12.01 L). Part No. G 012 A8G.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2015 Audi A7 Quattro take?
It depends on the engine: Premium Plus uses 5W-40; Prestige uses 5W-40; TDI Premium Plus uses 5W-40; TDI Prestige uses 5W-40.
How much oil does a 2015 Audi A7 Quattro take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Premium Plus holds 7.2 quarts with filter; Prestige holds 7.2 quarts with filter; TDI Premium Plus holds 6.8 quarts with filter; TDI Prestige holds 6.8 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2015 Audi A7 Quattro?
Yes. 5W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2015 Audi A7 Quattro. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.