Audi A5
8T / 8T (first generation) / B8 (facelift) / B9 / 2008-2024 / Coupe (also Cabriolet and Sportback available globally but 2008 main release was Coupe) / Coupe / Cabriolet / Sportback (market dependent) / Coupe / Cabriolet / Sportback / Coupe, Cabriolet, Sportback
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Choose the exact year and trim to see engine, oil and service details.
2008 Audi A5 BGB/CALA (8T)
8T / BGB, CALA, CDNC, CDNB, CAEB / Main 2008 Audi A5 models launched with a range of inline-4 and V6 TFSI petrol engines (1.8T and 3.2L V6) and TDI diesel engines (2.0L and 3.0L V6), with varying power outputs depending on market.
2009 Audi A5 B8C/CDNC (8T)
8T / B8C, CDNC, CWHA, CGLA, CAE, CAPA, CTHF, CJEB / 2009 Audi A5 offered with various 4-cylinder and V6 engines including 2.0L TFSI turbocharged inline-4 and 3.2L FSI V6, differing by market and body style.
2011 Audi A5 CGLB/CDNC (8T)
8T / CGLB, CDNC, CTKA, CDUD, CJEA, CABA, CKVB / 2011 Audi A5 offered with a range of turbocharged 4-cylinder and V6 engines including 2.0L TFSI I4 and 3.0L TFSI V6 supercharged, as well as 2.7L and 3.0L TDI diesels in select markets.
2012 Audi A5 CAEB/CDNC (8T)
8T / CAEB, CDNC, CJGD, CGWC, CNCD, CCTA, CHPA / Multiple turbocharged petrol and diesel inline-4 and V6 engines offered globally; availability varies by market and emissions standards.
2014 Audi A5 CDNC/CDNB (8T (facelifted))
8T (facelifted) / CDNC, CDNB, CNHA, CJEB, CNCB, CDNB, CNHD, CJFB, CGLB, CJGD / 2014 Audi A5 offered with a range of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines; 2.0L TFSI inline-4 (various tunes), 3.0L supercharged V6 TFSI, and 2.0L - 3.0L TDI diesel engines depending on market. Engine availability and tuning vary regionally.
2016 Audi A5 CDUC/CDUD (8T facelift)
8T facelift / CDUC, CDUD, CSUC, CTKA, CZGA, CUP / Range of turbocharged 4-cylinder and V6 engines, petrol and diesel variants depending on market. Most common is 2.0 TFSI (CDUC/CDUD) and 3.0 TFSI V6 (CUP), plus diesel 2.0 TDI variants (CSUC, CTKA) in Europe.
2017 Audi A5 CJEB/CMGA (8W)
8W / CJEB, CMGA, CJED, CSUA, CZGB, CTKA / 2017 Audi A5 B9 generation offered multiple engines including 2.0L TFSI inline-4 (CJEB, CMGA, CJED), 3.0L supercharged V6 (CSUA), and 2.0L TDI diesel variants (CZGB, CTKA) depending on market. Petrol engines offered between 190-354 hp, diesels from about 150-190 hp.
2018 Audi A5 CJEB/CCWA (8W)
8W / CJEB, CCWA, CJED, DEN, DLXA, CDUC / Available with various 2.0L TFSI petrol engines and 2.0L/3.0L TDI diesel engines. Power outputs and torque vary depending on market and engine calibration.
2019 Audi A5 CZGC/CHHF (8W)
8W / CZGC, CHHF, CJEB, CPTB, DMEA, DJKA, DKTA, DFKA / Range includes 2.0 TFSI petrol (190-252 hp), 3.0 TFSI V6 (354 hp), multiple 2.0 and 3.0 TDI diesel variants with SCR, plus mild-hybrid variants in some markets.
2021 Audi A5 DADC/DABE (F5)
F5 / DADC, DABE, DADF, DAGA, DNWA, DPBA, DNPB, DNPC, DNRB / Various turbocharged 4-cylinder and V6 engines, petrol and diesel; mild-hybrid technology available on some petrol variants. Engines vary by market and emission standards.
2024 Audi A5 DAXA/DADX (F5)
F5 / DAXA, DADX, DAGA, DHXA, CZGB, EBX / Various turbocharged petrol and diesel inline-4 and V6 engines with mild hybrid (48V) tech in some markets; petrol engines primarily 2.0L TFSI and 3.0L V6 TFSI, diesel engines mostly 2.0L and 3.0L TDI, engine availability depends on region and emissions regulations.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | technical-profile | BGB, CALA, CDNC, CDNB, CAEB | 1798cc (1.8 TFSI), 2976cc (3.0 V6 TFSI), 1968cc (2.0 TDI), 2967cc (3.0 V6 TDI) | Direct fuel injection with turbocharging on most petrol and diesel engines |
| 2009 | technical-profile | B8C, CDNC, CWHA, CGLA, CAE, CAPA, CTHF, CJEB | 1984cc (2.0 TFSI), 3128cc (3.2 FSI V6) | Direct fuel injection (FSI / TFSI) |
| 2011 | technical-profile | CGLB, CDNC, CTKA, CDUD, CJEA, CABA, CKVB | 1984-2995 cc | Direct fuel injection (FSI for gasoline, common rail for diesel) |
| 2012 | technical-profile | CAEB, CDNC, CJGD, CGWC, CNCD, CCTA, CHPA | 1.8L to 3.0L | Direct injection fuel system (TFSI petrol, common rail diesel) |
| 2014 | technical-profile | CDNC, CDNB, CNHA, CJEB, CNCB, CDNB, CNHD, CJFB, CGLB, CJGD | 1984 cc (2.0L I4), 2995 cc (3.0L V6) | Direct fuel injection (FSI for petrol, common rail for diesel) |
| 2016 | technical-profile | CDUC, CDUD, CSUC, CTKA, CZGA, CUP | 1984 cc (2.0 TFSI), 2995 cc (3.0 TFSI), 1968 cc (2.0 TDI) | Direct injection turbocharged petrol and diesel |
| 2017 | technical-profile | CJEB, CMGA, CJED, CSUA, CZGB, CTKA | 2.0L to 3.0L | Direct Injection (TFSI for petrol, common rail for diesel) |
| 2018 | technical-profile | CJEB, CCWA, CJED, DEN, DLXA, CDUC | 1984 cc (2.0 TFSI) to 2967 cc (3.0 TDI) | Direct petrol injection (FSI) for petrol engines; common rail diesel injection for TDI engines |
| 2019 | technical-profile | CZGC, CHHF, CJEB, CPTB, DMEA, DJKA, DKTA, DFKA | 1984-2995 cc | Direct fuel injection (TFSI engines), common rail diesel injection (TDI engines) |
| 2021 | technical-profile | DADC, DABE, DADF, DAGA, DNWA, DPBA, DNPB, DNPC, DNRB | 1984 cc (2.0 TFSI), 2995 cc (3.0 TFSI), 1968 cc (2.0 TDI), 2967 cc (3.0 TDI) | Direct Fuel Injection (FSI for petrol, common rail for diesel) |
| 2024 | technical-profile | DAXA, DADX, DAGA, DHXA, CZGB, EBX | 1984–2967 cc | Direct injection with turbocharging |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BGB, CALA, CDNC, CDNB, CAEB | Fully synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40 ACEA C3 grade (consult specific engine guide) | Approx. 6.5 liters service-fill including filter (varies by engine; 1.8 TFSI typically 4.6-5.5L, 3.0 V6 ~6.5L) | Audi-approved synthetic automatic transmission fluid (type depends on transmission) |
| 2009 | B8C, CDNC, CWHA, CGLA, CAE, CAPA, CTHF, CJEB | Synthetic 5W-40 or 5W-30 meeting Audi VW 502 00 / 504 00 standards | Approx. 4.5 liters service-fill with filter change | Audi specific ATF or CVT fluid per model specification |
| 2011 | CGLB, CDNC, CTKA, CDUD, CJEA, CABA, CKVB | Fully synthetic 5W-40 or 5W-30 meeting VW 504.00/507.00 specs | Approx. 5.7L (engine and oil filter service fill) | Audi G 052 182 A2 (S tronic), VW TL 521 82 (Tiptronic) |
| 2012 | CAEB, CDNC, CJGD, CGWC, CNCD, CCTA, CHPA | VW 502 00 / 505 01 approved synthetic engine oil | Approx. 6.7 liters including service-fill and oil filter change (varies by engine) | Audi specified synthetic transmission fluid, VW G 052 182 A2 for manuals, G 055 525 A2 for S-Tronic |
| 2014 | CDNC, CDNB, CNHA, CJEB, CNCB, CDNB, CNHD, CJFB, CGLB, CJGD | VW 504 00 / 507 00 fully synthetic low SAPS engine oil | Approx. 6.4 liters including oil filter (service-fill) | Audi G 052 182 A2 or equivalent for S tronic; Audi G 052 516 A2 for Tiptronic |
| 2016 | CDUC, CDUD, CSUC, CTKA, CZGA, CUP | VW 502 00 / 504 00 approved synthetic motor oil | Approx. 5.7 liters service-fill with filter change (varies by engine code and market) | Audi specified fluid (VW G 052 182 or equivalent for DSG) |
| 2017 | CJEB, CMGA, CJED, CSUA, CZGB, CTKA | VW 507 00 fully synthetic 0W-30 or equivalent | Approximately 6.9L including filter; service-fill with filter change | Audi G 052 182 A2 or equivalent |
| 2018 | CJEB, CCWA, CJED, DEN, DLXA, CDUC | VW 502 00 or VW 504 00 synthetic engine oil (5W-30, 5W-40 depending on engine variant) | Approx. 5.7 liters (service fill), varies with engine; includes filter change | Auto transmission fluid VW G 055 162 A2 (S tronic); VW G 052 529 (Tiptronic) |
| 2019 | CZGC, CHHF, CJEB, CPTB, DMEA, DJKA, DKTA, DFKA | VW 502 00 or VW 504 00 approved fully synthetic oil | Approx. 6.9 liters service-fill including filter change (varies by engine) | Audi G 052 182 A2 (for S tronic DCT), or G 055 162 A2 (Tiptronic) |
| 2021 | DADC, DABE, DADF, DAGA, DNWA, DPBA, DNPB, DNPC, DNRB | VW 508 00 / 509 00 fully synthetic low SAPS oil | Approx. 5.7 liters service-fill including filter for 2.0 TFSI engines | VW G 052 182 A2 for DSG/S Tronic |
| 2024 | DAXA, DADX, DAGA, DHXA, CZGB, EBX | VW 504 00 / 507 00 (fully synthetic, SAE 0W-30 or 5W-30 depending on engine) | Approximately 5.7 to 7.5 liters service fill with filter change depending on engine variant | Audi/VW-specific DSG or automatic transmission fluid as per service manual |
Technical specifications
- Engines: BGB, CALA, CDNC, CDNB, CAEB, B8C, CWHA, CGLA, CAE, CAPA, CTHF, CJEB
- Transmissions: 6-speed manual (available in petrol and diesel 4-cylinder), 6-speed Tiptronic automatic or 7-speed S Tronic dual-clutch (varies by engine and market), Audi-approved synthetic automatic transmission fluid (type depends on transmission), 6-speed manual available in select markets, 6-speed tiptronic automatic, CVT in some markets, Audi specific ATF or CVT fluid per model specification, 6-speed manual (available on select engines and markets), 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch or 8-speed Tiptronic automatic (market dependent)
- Tire sizes: 225/50R17, 245/40R18, 255/35R19, varies by trim and market, 235/40R18, 225/50 R17, 245/40 R18, 255/35 R19, 235/40 R18, 245/35 R19
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: Fully synthetic 5W-30 or 5W-40 ACEA C3 grade (consult specific engine guide) / Synthetic 5W-40 or 5W-30 meeting Audi VW 502 00 / 504 00 standards / Fully synthetic 5W-40 or 5W-30 meeting VW 504.00/507.00 specs / VW 502 00 / 505 01 approved synthetic engine oil
- Transmission fluid: Audi-approved synthetic automatic transmission fluid (type depends on transmission) / Audi specific ATF or CVT fluid per model specification / Audi G 052 182 A2 (S tronic), VW TL 521 82 (Tiptronic) / Audi specified synthetic transmission fluid, VW G 052 182 A2 for manuals, G 055 525 A2 for S-Tronic
- Coolant: Approx. 7-9 liters depending on engine and cooling system / About 7-8 liters depending on model and market / Approx. 8L, depends on configuration / Approximately 7 liters depending on engine and body style
- Brake fluid: DOT 4 / DOT 4, changed every 2 years recommended / DOT 4 brake fluid compliant with Audi specifications / DOT 4, replace every 2 years recommended
Known problems
- Timing belt tensioner wear (for applicable engines)
- Carbon buildup on direct injection intake valves
- Water pump failures in some V6 engines
- PCV valve failures causing rough idle
- Timing chain tensioner wear in 4-cylinder engines
- Oil leaks from camshaft seals
- Ignition coil failures on 2.0 TFSI
- Oil consumption in some 3.0 TFSI engines
- Turbocharger issues in high-mileage diesels
- Oil consumption on certain early 2.0 TFSI engines
- Timing chain tensioner issues on some V6 diesel variants
- High-pressure fuel pump issues on some early 2.0 TFSI engines