Engine - Oil Meeting Audi Quality Standards
17 Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards 501 01, 502 00, 505 00, 505 01, and 504 00/507 00
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2010043/12
June 26, 2012.
Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 11 - 16 dated June 6, 2011 for reasons listed below.
Affected Vehicles
Condition
Engine oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standards VW 501 01, 502 00, 505 00, 505 01, and 504 00/507 00.
Technical Background
Not applicable.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
Oil Quality
All Audi engines must always use engine oils that conform to the applicable Audi Oil Quality Standard. No other engine oils may be used. This also
applies when topping off engine oil between services.
Recommendation for Customers
It is recommended that the customer always carry a spare quart/liter of engine oil that conforms to the applicable Audi Oil Quality Standard in case
the engine oil needs topping off while on the road. The spare quart/liter of oil should be stored in its original container, securely closed in the
luggage compartment. Ensure the container is securely stowed.
Note:
Use of the wrong oil may damage the engine. Damage caused by using the wrong oil will not be covered by the applicable vehicle warranties.
Approved Engine Oils
Below are the lists of engine oils that currently meet Audi Oil Quality Standards VW 501 01, VW 502 00, VW 505 00, VW 505 01 and 504 00/507
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^ The first four lists of products are comprised of oils that meet Audi Oil Quality Standard VW 501 01, VW 502 00, VW 505 00, VW 505 01, or
VW 504 00/507 00 and are generally available in the North American market at the time of publication. The attachment lists products that meet
Audi Oil Quality Standard VW 501 01, VW 502 00, VW 505 00, VW 505 01, or VW 504 00/507 00 available worldwide at the time of
publication.
^ Please refer to the specific Vehicle Owners Manual, published Technical Service Bulletins and Fluid Capacity Charts to select the appropriate oil
required for each Audi vehicle.
^ The lists below are also posted on www.audiusa.com and www.audicanada.ca.
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PRODUCTS GENERALLY AVAILABLE IN NORTH AMERICA
Warranty
This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service
manuals for the latest information.
