Automatic Transmission

for 2004-2006 Audi A8 4.2L V8 · AWD

Fluid Type

VAG G 052 162 A2 (ZF Lifeguard 5)

Spec: ZF TE-ML 09

Capacity

9.5qt

8.99 L

Drain & Refill

5 qt

4.73 L

Change Interval

40,000 mi

64,360 km

Notes

ZF 5HP24 transmission. Total fill is approximately 9.5 qts; drain-and-refill typically 5 qts. Factory claims lifetime fill but service recommended every 40k-50k miles.

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