Engine oil
SAE 0W-20 full synthetic
Must carry the VW 508 00 approval on the label. Common picks: Castrol EDGE Professional, Mobil 1 ESP X2, Liqui Moly Top Tec 6200.
5.5 qt with filterReplace: every 10,000 mi or 1 yr
Audi
Your car
2021 Audi Q5 oil type, capacity & maintenance
2.0L turbo 4-cyl (new generation) · quattro AWD
All listed trims share these maintenance parts.
Your oil change shopping list
Everything for one DIY oil changeParts & fluids for the 2021 Q5
Oil filter
06L 115 562 B
Cartridge-style element that sits in a housing on top of the engine. Comes with a new O-ring: swap it every time.
1 filterReplace: every oil change
Drain plug
New plug & seal
Audi recommends a new drain plug or sealing ring at each change. Torque to the manual's spec; do not overtighten.
1 plugReplace: every oil change
Engine air filter
Fits 2021 Q5 2.0T
Panel filter in the airbox. Replace sooner if you drive on dusty roads.
Replace: every 40,000 mi
Cabin air filter
Dust & pollen filter
Filters the air you breathe inside. A charcoal version also cuts odors.
Replace: every 20,000 mi
Spark plugs
Set of 4 (OEM spec)
Turbocharged engines are tough on plugs, so Audi's interval is shorter than most.
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: 2020 Q5 · 2022 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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