2012 Audi A5 CAEB/CDNC (8T)

Engine identity

Oils and fluids

Service and parts data

Common and chronic problems

• Oil consumption on certain early 2.0 TFSI engines
• Timing chain tensioner issues on some V6 diesel variants

First checks

• Verify service history and oil change intervals
• Inspect timing chain condition and tensioners
• Check for DSG transmission clutch wear on dual-clutch models

Antes de cambiar piezas

• Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
• Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
• Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.

Important notes

• Engine and transmission availability varies significantly by market due to emissions and regulatory differences.
• Oil capacity numbers include service-fill and a typical oil filter change; always confirm with specific engine code.