With the Q5 series, Audi has a successful vehicle in the upper mid-range SUV on offer. Reliable engines ensure lively and economical driving, and by observing the oil change interval, you can help ensure a long engine life as well.
During its construction period from 2005 to 2015, the Audi Q5 8R developed into a bestseller for the Ingolstadt company. The wide range of engines also played its part. The petrol engines were 2.0 TFSI, 3.0 TFSI, 3.2 FSI, and the SQ5 TFSI with 354 hp.
In January 2017, the current Audi Q5 FY was launched. The 2.0 TFSI, SQ5 TFSI, 45 TFSI, 50 TSFI e, and 55 TFSI e are available as petrol engines. The large range of turbo diesels includes the 2.0 TDI, 3.0 TDI, 35 TDI, 40 TDI, 45 TDI, 50 TDI, and SQ5 TDI.
Audi Q5. Credit: Unsplash
Audi stipulates a flexible LongLife oil change interval for the Audi Q5 FY as well as the Q5 8R. This is a maximum of 18,641.14 miles or 24 months and also depends on the driving style and the stress on the respective Q5. The on-board computer always provides information about the remaining duration or remaining miles.
Audi Q5 8R Oil Quantities: 4.85 quarts of oil must be filled in for the TSFI petrol engine with a displacement of 2.0; the 3.0 TDI engine requires the largest quantity of oil at 7.29 liters.
Audi Q5 FY Oil Quantities: The 2.0 TDI turbo diesel engine has the lowest oil requirement with 4.97 quarts. The large SQ5 petrol engine with a displacement of 3.0 requires a filling quantity of 7.68 quarts of oil.
The well-known brand oil Castrol Edge 5W-30 LL is suitable for almost every engine in the Q5 range. It meets the required specification and has an Audi/VW approval.
Before diving in, ensure you've got your stage set with a socket wrench, an oil filter wrench, an oil drain pan, a funnel, and of course, fresh oil and an oil filter.
Let your Audi Q5's engine warm up for a few minutes. This will help the oil flow better, making it easier to drain. Cold oil is stubborn and doesn't drain out easily.
As you slide under your Q5, imagine you're exploring a hidden cave, but a far less exciting one. Locate the oil drain plug, and make sure your oil drain pan is positioned beneath it. Unscrew that plug like it owes you money, and let the old oil flow out like a river of regret. Be patient; rushing this step is like trying to catch a slippery eel.
The oil filter is your car's kidney, keeping things clean and healthy. Unscrew it using an oil filter wrench, but remember, it might be clinging on like your grandma's favorite jar of pickles. Once it's off, rub a bit of the new oil on the rubber gasket of the new filter, so it seals nicely. Then screw it on hand-tight – you don't want it too loose or too tight, just like Goldilocks and her porridge.
Now comes the satisfying part - filling your Audi Q5 with fresh, life-giving oil. Use a funnel to prevent spills; after all, it's not a party until someone spills the punch. Consult your owner's manual for the right oil type and quantity. Pour slowly and steadily, and don't forget to check the dipstick periodically to ensure you've hit the sweet spot on the oil level.
Car Make & Model | Year | Oil Grade |
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Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Diesel | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Diesel | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Diesel | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Petrol | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Petrol | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI S Line Diesel | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI S Line Diesel | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI S Line Diesel | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI S Line Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI S Line Petrol | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI S Line Petrol | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI S Line Diesel | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI S Line Diesel | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI S Line Diesel | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI S Line Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI S Line Petrol | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI S Line Petrol | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI S Line Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI S Line Petrol | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI S Line Petrol | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI S Line Plus Diesel | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI S Line Plus Diesel | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI S Line Plus Diesel | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI S Line Plus Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI S Line Plus Petrol | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI S Line Plus Petrol | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI S Line Plus Diesel | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI S Line Plus Diesel | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI S Line Plus Diesel | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI S Line Plus Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI S Line Plus Petrol | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI S Line Plus Petrol | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI S Line Plus Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI S Line Plus Petrol | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI S Line Plus Petrol | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI S Line Special Edition Diesel | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI S Line Special Edition Diesel | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI S Line Special Edition Diesel | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI S Line Special Edition Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI S Line Special Edition Petrol | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI S Line Special Edition Petrol | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI S Line Special Edition Diesel | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI S Line Special Edition Diesel | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI S Line Special Edition Diesel | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI S Line Special Edition Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI S Line Special Edition Petrol | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI S Line Special Edition Petrol | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI SE Diesel | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI SE Diesel | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI SE Diesel | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI SE Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI SE Petrol | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI SE Petrol | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI SE Diesel | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI SE Diesel | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI SE Diesel | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI SE Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI SE Petrol | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TFSI SE Petrol | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI SE Petrol | 2008, 2009, 2010 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI SE Petrol | 2011, 2012, 2013 | 5W-40 |
Audi Q5 3.2 FSI SE Petrol | 2014, 2015, 2016 | 5W-40 |
Audi SQ5 3.0 TDI Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
Audi SQ5 3.0 TDI Diesel | 2015, 2016 | 5W-30 |
Audi SQ5 3.0 TDI Plus Diesel | 2012, 2013, 2014 | 5W-30 |
Audi SQ5 3.0 TDI Plus Diesel | 2015, 2016 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Black Edition Diesel | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Black Edition Diesel | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Petrol | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Petrol | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Edition 1 Diesel | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Edition 1 Diesel | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Edition 1 Petrol | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Edition 1 Petrol | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI S Line Diesel | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI S Line Diesel | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI S Line Petrol | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI S Line Petrol | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI S Line Diesel | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI S Line Diesel | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI S Line Competition Petrol | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI S Line Competition Petrol | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI S Line Plus Special Edition Diesel | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI S Line Plus Special Edition Diesel | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI SE Diesel | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI SE Diesel | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI SE Petrol | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI SE Petrol | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Sport Diesel | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Sport Diesel | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Sport Petrol | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Sport Petrol | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Vorsprung Diesel | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Vorsprung Diesel | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Vorsprung Petrol | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Vorsprung Petrol | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI Vorsprung Diesel | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI Vorsprung Diesel | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 5W-30 |
Audi SQ5 3.0 TDI Diesel | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 5W-30 |
Audi SQ5 3.0 TDI Diesel | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 5W-30 |
Audi SQ5 3.0 TSI Petrol | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 0W-20 |
Audi SQ5 3.0 TSI Petrol | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 0W-20 |
Audi SQ5 3.0 TDI Black Edition Diesel | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 5W-30 |
Audi SQ5 3.0 TDI Black Edition Diesel | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 5W-30 |
Audi SQ5 3.0 BiTDI Plus Special Edition Diesel | 2016, 2017, 2018 | 5W-30 |
Audi SQ5 3.0 BiTDI Plus Special Edition Diesel | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Black Edition Diesel | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Black Edition Petrol | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Edition 1 Diesel | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Edition 1 Petrol | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI S Line Diesel | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI S Line Petrol | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Sport Diesel | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Sport Petrol | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Vorsprung Diesel | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI Vorsprung Petrol | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 5W-30 |
Audi Q5 3.0 TDI Vorsprung Diesel | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 5W-30 |
Audi SQ5 3.0 TDI Diesel | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 5W-30 |
Audi SQ5 3.0 TDI Black Edition Diesel | 2021, 2022, 2023 | 5W-30 |
The recommended oil change interval for your Audi Q5 depends on the model and year of your vehicle, as well as your driving habits and conditions. Audi recommends a flexible LongLife oil change interval for the Audi Q5, which is a maximum of 30,000 miles or 24 months. It's important to always check your vehicle's owner's manual for the specific oil change interval recommended for your Audi Q5, and to always follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
When it comes to oil for your Audi Q5, it's important to use the right grade and type of oil recommended by the manufacturer. The well-known brand oil Castrol Edge 5W-30 LL is suitable for almost every engine on the Q5. It meets the required specification and has an Audi/VW approval. It's also important to note that every engine oil will have its viscosity grade labeled on the packaging, which will look something like 0W-20, 5W-30 or 5W-40. This grading is used to measure how thick/fluid the oil is and helps ensure you buy the right oil for your car. Always refer to your Audi Q5's owner's manual for the specific oil recommendations for your vehicle.