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******** Audi A8L Quattro Sedan (4E8) V8-4.2L (BVJ) Technical DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR # 171229 Date: 120626


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 DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR 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 DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIRs 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.