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1997 AUDI A4
2.8L V6•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
8 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Fluid · Coolant

Coolant

for 1997 Audi A4 2.8L V6 · AWD
Fluid Type
G12 phosphate-free coolant (pink/purple)
Spec: VW TL 774-D (G12)
Capacity
8.5qt
8.04 L
Drain & Refill
7.4 qt
7 L
Change Interval
60,000 mi
96,540 km

Notes

Use VW G12 coolant only; do not mix with traditional green coolant. 50/50 premix or concentrate.

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