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2005 AUDI A8
4.2L V8•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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Fluid · Coolant

Coolant

for 2005 Audi A8 4.2L V8 · AWD
Fluid Type
G12 Plus (pink/purple) 50/50
Spec: VW TL 774-D / G12+
Capacity
21qt
19.87 L
Drain & Refill
18 qt
17.03 L
Change Interval
60,000 mi
96,540 km

Notes

Phosphate-free OAT coolant. System capacity approximately 21 qts; drain-and-refill typically gets 18 qts.

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