Checked oil specs by engine
2012 Audi S4 oil capacity, type & filter
The 2012 Audi S4 takes 7.2 qt of 5W-40 oil (A3/B4 required). Supported by 6 checked sources.
Applies to checked engine: 3.0L 6-Cyl.
Champ CF5598 is copied into the checkout checklist as the first source-backed candidate for the 3.0L 6-Cyl. 5 other candidate numbers are kept for cross-checking; confirm the exact filter in the retailer selector before buying.
Same oil specs for 2010–2016 in checked records.
Search paths only — confirm the bottle matches your viscosity, API/OEM approval requirements, and purchase quantity before checkout.
2012 Audi S4 oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes
The filter part numbers listed above come from checked source rows for this vehicle and engine. Use them as candidates, then confirm the exact part number at checkout; do not substitute across engine rows.
Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.
Quick reference for this 2012 Audi S4
- Capacity
- 7.2 qt
- Oil type
- 5W-40
- Interval
- 10,000 mi / 12 mo
- Filter
- Champ CF5598
Source check: Last checked 2026-06-26 from Pennzoil oil application database, RockAuto parts catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, Purolator fitment catalog, CarAraC Engine Oil, and Castrol fitment database.
Audi S4 oil specs by year
20 checked Audi S4 years in the database. Open the exact year page to confirm oil spec for your engine before buying.
| Year | Capacity | Oil type | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.7 qt | 0W-20 | AMSOIL 51458348 |
| 2024 | 7.7 qt | 0W-20 | AMSOIL 51456072 |
| 2023 | 7.7 qt | 0W-20 | PO99500EX |
| 2022 | 7.7 qt | 0W-20 | PO99500EX |
| 2021 | 7.7 qt | 0W-20 | PO99500EX |
| 2020 | 7.7 qt | 0W-20 | PO99500EX |
| 2019 | 7.7 qt | 0W-20 | PO99500EX |
| 2018 | 7.7 qt | 0W-20 | PO99500EX |
| 2016 | 7.2 qt | 5W-40 | CHAMP / LUBER-FINER CF5598 |
| 2015 | 7.2 qt | 5W-40 | WIX 51032 |
| 2014 | 7.2 qt | 5W-40 | WIX 51032 |
| 2013 | 7.2 qt | 5W-40 | CHAMP / LUBER-FINER CF5598 |
| 2012 Current page | 7.2 qt | 5W-40 | CHAMP / LUBER-FINER CF5598 |
| 2011 | 7.2 qt | 5W-40 | WIX 51032 |
| 2010 | 7.2 qt | 5W-40 | CHAMP / LUBER-FINER CF5598 |
| 2009 | Unverified (multiple engines) | 5W-40 | Purolator L45579 |
| 2008 | 9.5 qt | 5W-40 | CHAMPION FILTER 55329T |
| 2007 | 9.5 qt | 5W-40 | CHAMPION FILTER 55329T |
| 2006 | 9.5 qt | 5W-40 | CHAMPION FILTER 55329T |
| 2005 | 9.5 qt | 5W-40 | CHAMPION FILTER 55329T |
How we verified 2012 Audi S4 oil data
How we verify fitmentChecked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-26.
This page checked 6 sources for the 2012 Audi S4. Capacity: CarAraC Engine Oil; oil type: AMSOIL fitment lookup, CarAraC Engine Oil, and Castrol fitment database; filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and RockAuto parts catalog.
- Confidence
- Cross-check pending
- Sources checked
- 6
- Last checked
- 2026-06-26
- Capacity: CarAraC Engine Oil
- Oil type: AMSOIL fitment lookup, CarAraC Engine Oil, and Castrol fitment database
- OEM oil spec: Castrol fitment database
- Filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and RockAuto parts catalog
- Change interval: Castrol fitment database
| Source | Supports | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennzoil oil application database | Checked | 2026-06-26 | Visit brand site |
| RockAuto parts catalog | Filter | 2026-06-26 | Checked source |
| AMSOIL fitment lookup | Oil type, Filter | 2026-06-26 | Visit brand site |
| Purolator fitment catalog | Filter | 2026-06-26 | Visit brand site |
| CarAraC Engine Oil | Capacity, Oil type | 2026-06-26 | Checked source |
| Castrol fitment database | Oil type, Oil spec, Change interval | 2026-06-26 | Visit brand site |
2012 Audi S4 oil — questions before buying
- Can I use 10W-40 instead of 5W-40 in my 2012 Audi S4?
- The checked source rows on this page list 5W-40 for the 2012 Audi S4. Use 5W-40 unless your owner's manual, oil cap, or service information for your exact engine allows another grade. Audi also requires the oil to meet A3/B4 approval — check the label on the bottle before buying. If a retailer suggests 10W-40, match the engine row first and confirm the grade before buying.
- Did the Audi S4 change its recommended oil viscosity across model years?
- Yes. Checked records show the Audi S4 has specified more than one viscosity grade across model years. 2005–2016: 5W-40; 2018–2025: 0W-20. Confirm the viscosity shown on this page matches your exact year before buying oil.
2012 Audi S4 maintenance checklist
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- Oil type & capacity 5W-40 · 7.2 qt Checked
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