Engine oil
SAE 5W-40 or 5W-30 full synthetic (0W-40 / 0W-30 also listed)
Look for VW 502 00 on the label. Checked for 2011–2017 models with the 2.0L turbo 4-cyl (2.0T).
4.9 qt with filterReplace: every 10,000 mi
Audi
Your car
2012 Audi Q5 oil type, capacity & maintenance
2.0L turbo 4-cyl (2.0T) · quattro AWD
All listed trims share these maintenance parts.
Your oil change shopping list
Everything for one DIY oil change4.9qtEngine oilSAE 5W-40 or 5W-30 full synthetic (0W-40 / 0W-30 also listed) · 4.9 qt with filterBuy on Amazon
Parts & fluids for the 2012 Q5
Oil filter
06J 115 403 Q
Common OEM filter for this generation. Confirm the fit with your VIN at checkout, and replace it at every oil change.
1 filterReplace: every oil change
Drain plug
Inspect, new gasket
Fit a new drain plug gasket or washer if yours is flattened or nicked.
Replace: every oil change
Engine air filter
Fits 2012 Q5
Intervals varied by engine in these years. The schedule tab shows typical timing.
Replace: every 40,000 mi
Cabin air filter
Fits 2012 Q5
Intervals varied by engine in these years. The schedule tab shows typical timing.
Replace: every 20,000 mi
Spark plugs
Fits 2012 Q5
Intervals varied by engine in these years. The schedule tab shows typical timing.
4 plugsReplace: every 40,000 mi
Every 10,000 miles: what's due
Pick your mileage to see what comes due at that service.
10,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus new drain plug · every 10,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresCheck brake pads while the wheels are off · every 10,000 mi
20,000 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus new drain plug · every 10,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresCheck brake pads while the wheels are off · every 10,000 mi
- Cabin (dust & pollen) filter5-minute job behind the glovebox area · every 20,000 miShop part →
30,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus new drain plug · every 10,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresCheck brake pads while the wheels are off · every 10,000 mi
40,000 miles 5 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus new drain plug · every 10,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresCheck brake pads while the wheels are off · every 10,000 mi
- Cabin (dust & pollen) filter5-minute job behind the glovebox area · every 20,000 miShop part →
- Engine air filterAirbox on top of the engine · every 40,000 miShop part →
- Spark plugsSet of 4 · every 40,000 miShop part →
50,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus new drain plug · every 10,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresCheck brake pads while the wheels are off · every 10,000 mi
60,000 miles 4 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus new drain plug · every 10,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresCheck brake pads while the wheels are off · every 10,000 mi
- Cabin (dust & pollen) filter5-minute job behind the glovebox area · every 20,000 miShop part →
- S tronic transmission fluid & filterBest done by a shop · every 60,000 mi
70,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus new drain plug · every 10,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresCheck brake pads while the wheels are off · every 10,000 mi
80,000 miles 5 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus new drain plug · every 10,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresCheck brake pads while the wheels are off · every 10,000 mi
- Cabin (dust & pollen) filter5-minute job behind the glovebox area · every 20,000 miShop part →
- Engine air filterAirbox on top of the engine · every 40,000 miShop part →
- Spark plugsSet of 4 · every 40,000 miShop part →
90,000 miles 2 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus new drain plug · every 10,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresCheck brake pads while the wheels are off · every 10,000 mi
100,000 miles 3 items
- Oil & oil filter changePlus new drain plug · every 10,000 miShop part →
- Rotate & inspect tiresCheck brake pads while the wheels are off · every 10,000 mi
- Cabin (dust & pollen) filter5-minute job behind the glovebox area · every 20,000 miShop part →
Other years: 2011 Q5 · 2013 Q5 · All Q5 years
Oil grade and capacity are checked against published lubricant application data where marked verified; part numbers and intervals follow Audi's maintenance schedule. Severe use (towing, short trips, dusty roads) shortens some intervals. Confirm the part number against your VIN at checkout. Read the full disclaimer
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