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2001 AUDI A6
2.8L V6•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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Fluid · Front Differential

Front Differential

for 2001 Audi A6 2.8L V6 · AWD
Fluid Type
75W-90 GL-5 synthetic
Spec: VW G 052 145 or G 052 171
Capacity
0.8qt
0.76 L
Drain & Refill
0.8 qt
0.76 L
Change Interval
60,000 mi
96,540 km

Notes

Front differential integral to transmission. Uses specific Audi/VW fluid or approved synthetic GL-5.

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