NHTSA ID Number: 10133290
Manufacturer Communication Number: A171891 2010043_
TSB/Document Date: 2018-04-16
Summary
This informational bulletin contains all the the Audi
Oil Quality Standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
17 Engine oils that meet Audi
Oil Quality Standards 501 01, 502 00, 504 00, 505 00, 505 01, 507 00, 508 00,
and 509 00
17 18 91 2010043/17 February 22, 2018. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 17 number 17-88 dated
October 25, 2017 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All
1997 - 2019
All
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
17
-
Revised Service (Updated table information)
16
10/25/2017 Revised title (Updated formatting)
Revised Service (Updated table information)
15
05/10/2017 Revised header data (Added MY 2017 - 2019)
Revised title (Updated information)
Revised Service (Updated table information for MY 2017 - 2019)
This bulletin lists engine oils that meet Audi
Oil Quality Standards (VW
501 01, 502 00, 504 00, 505 00, 505 01,
507 00, 508 00, and 509 00).
Technical Background
Not applicable.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
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of America, Inc.
All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi
of
America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the
publisher.
Service
Oil Quality
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 the engine oil is topped off between services).
Recommendation for Customers
The customer should always have a spare quart of engine oil in case the engine oil needs topping off while on the
road. The spare quart of oil should be stored in its original container, securely closed, and stowed in the vehicle
luggage compartment.
Note:
Use of the wrong oil may damage the engine. Damage caused when the wrong oil is used will not be covered by
the applicable vehicle warranties.
Approved Engine Oils
Below are the lists of engine oils available in North America that currently meet Audi
oil quality standards (VW
501
01, 502 00, 504 00, 505 00, 505 01, 507 00, 508 00, 509 00).
See the attached document for a list of engine oils available worldwide.
Note:
Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual, applicable technical service bulletins, and fluid capacity charts in order to the
select the appropriate oil for the specific vehicle.
PRODUCTS GENERALLY AVAILABLE IN NORTH AMERICA
Audi
Oil Quality Standard VW
501 01 and VW
505 00
Audi
Oil Quality Standard Manufacturer
VW
501 01
VW
505 00
Oil Type
Viscosity
Edge
Castrol
Part Number:
SAE 10W-60
G 0521942LDSP
Audi
Oil Quality Standard VW
508 00 and VW
509 00
Audi
Oil Quality Standard Manufacturer
Oil Type
VW
508 00
Edge Long Life IV
VW
509 00
Castrol
Part Number:
Viscosity
SAE 0W-20
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of America, Inc.
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of
America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the
publisher.
G E525021QDSP
Audi
Oil Quality Standard VW
502 00
Audi
Oil Quality Standard
Manufacturer
Oil Type
VW
502 00
Castrol
VW
502 00
Agip
Agip synthetic PC
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Blu Lubricants Inc.
Blu Synthetic-Technician
Series FS
SAE 5W-30
VW
502 00
Bucher AG
MOTOREX Select LA-X
SAE 5W-30
VW
502 00
Caltex
Caltex Havoline Fully
Synthetic
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Castrol
Castrol SLX Professional
Longtec
SAE 0W-40
VW
502 00
Castrol
Castrol SLX Professional OE SAE 5W-30
VW
502 00
Castrol
Castrol Syntec European
Formula
SAE 0W-30
VW
502 00
Castrol
Castrol TXT 505 01
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Castrol
Castrol Syntec
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Cepsa
Cepsa Star Mega Synthetic
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Havoline Ultra
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Havoline Ultra S
SAE 5W-30
VW
502 00
Havoline Ultra S
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Delek
Delek Motorsynth FE
SAE 5W-30
VW
502 00
Delek
Delek Motorsynth TDI
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Elf
Elf Excellium Full tec
SAE 0W-30
VW
502 00
Elf
Elf Solaris LSX
SAE 5W-30
Edge Professional
G E521671QDSP
Viscosity
SAE 5W-40
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of America, Inc.
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of
America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the
publisher.
VW
502 00
Fuchs
Fuchs TITAN GT 1
SAE 5W-30
VW
502 00
Fuchs
Fuchs TITAN Supersyn
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Fuchs
Fuchs TITAN Supersyn
PLUS
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Fuchs
Titan GT1
SAE 5W-30
VW
502 00
Igol
Process Compact M
SAE 5W-30
VW
502 00
Liqui Moly
Liqui Moly Leichtlauf HC 7
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Liqui Moly
Liqui Moly Profi Premium
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Liqui Moly
Liqui Moly Synthoil Longtime
SAE 0W-30
VW
502 00
Liqui Moly
Liqui Moly Diesel High Tech
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Liqui Moly
Liqui Moly Nachfüll-Öl
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Liqui Moly
Liqui Moly Pro-Engine M 400 SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Liqui Moly
Liqui Moly Top Tec 4100
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Lotos
Lotos Quazar
SAE 0W-30
VW
502 00
Lotos
Lotos Quazar
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Lotos
Lotos Quazar
SAE 5W-30
VW
502 00
Meguin
megol Motorenoel Low
Emission
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Meguin
megol Motorenoel Super
Leichtlauf Multisynth
SAE 0W-30
VW
502 00
Meguin
Motorenoel Ultra
Performance Longlife
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Mobil
SAE 0W-40
VW
502 00
Mobil
Mobil Syst S Special V
SAE 5W-30
VW
502 00
Motul
Motul 8100 X-cess
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Motul
Motul 8100 X-clean
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Motul
Motul 8100 X-max
SAE 5W-40
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of America, Inc.
All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi
of
America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted
in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the
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VW
502 00
Motul
Motul Specific 505 01 502 00
SAE 5W-40
505 01
VW
502 00
Northland
Synergy Synthetic EuroSyn
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Pennzoil Platinum European
Formula
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Pennzoil Platinum European
Formula Ultra Diesel
SAE 5W-30
VW
502 00
Pennzoil Platinum Low SAPS SAE 5W-30
VW
502 00
Pennzoil Synthetic European
SAE 5W-40
Formula
VW
502 00
Pentosin
Pento High Performance
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Pentosin
Pento High Performance II
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Pentosin
Pentospeed VS*
SAE 0W-30
VW
502 00
Pentosin
Pentosynth HC
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Q European Engine Ultra
Diesel
SAE 5W-30
VW
502 00
Q Horsepower Full Synthetic
SAE 5W-40
VW
502 00
Q European Formula Ultra
SAE 5W-30
VW
502 00
Q State Synquest Low SAPS SAE 5W-30
- Formulated for engines with 75,000 miles or more, Valvoline...
- Delivers 20% better wear protection and 15% better sludge...
- Extra detergents safeguard against friction, corrosion and...
- Advanced friction-fighting additives help maximize...
- Provides performance benefits for high mileage, new and...
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