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

17 12 29

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 00.

^ 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.























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.