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2012 Audi S5 oil capacity, type & filter

The 2012 Audi S5 oil capacity is 6.6 qt (3.0L V6) and 9.3 qt (4.2L V8). All engines use 5W-40 oil.

2012 Audi S5 oil specs by engine
Engine Capacity Oil Type Filter
3.0L V6 6.6 qt 5W-40 Purolator L45598
4.2L V8 9.3 qt 5W-40 Purolator L35843

Match one of 2 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter.

3.0L V6
Capacity 6.6 qt i Based on 3 checked sources: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 5W-40 i Based on 2 checked sources: AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: agreement across all checked oil-type sources. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
Purolator Shown first L45598 Search L45598 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER CF5598 Search CF5598 WIX 51032 Search 51032 WIX 51036 Search 51036 WIX 51040 Search 51040 WIX 51042 Search 51042

Purolator L45598 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

4.2L V8
Capacity 9.3 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 10 qt total; listed capacity is 9.3 qt.
Oil type 5W-40 i Based on 2 checked sources: AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: agreement across all checked oil-type sources. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
Purolator Shown first L35843 Search L35843 PRO-TEC PXL57330 Search PXL57330

Purolator L35843 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

5 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-23 How we verify →

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2012 Audi S5 oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Which engine applies?

Check the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or displacement badge on the engine cover. Match it to the engine options listed above before buying oil or a filter.

Filter part numbers

All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.

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Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.

Source coverage for the 2012 Audi S5

Capacity sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Oil type sources

Supported by AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager).

Filter sources

Supported by Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup.

Source coverage

5 checked source rows for the 2012 Audi S5.

Before ordering for this 2012 Audi S5

Checkout verification checklist
3.0L V6 Buy →
Capacity
6.6 qt
Oil type
5W-40
Interval
10,000 mi / 12 mo
Filter
Purolator L45598
4.2L V8 Buy →
Capacity
9.3 qt
Oil type
5W-40
Interval
10,000 mi / 12 mo
Filter
Purolator L35843

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-23 from Pennzoil OATS, Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Audi S5 oil specs by year

This table includes checked Audi S5 model years available in our database.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2025 7.7 qt 0W-20 PRO-TEC PXL10396
2024 7.7 qt 0W-20 WIX 51032
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 WIX 51032
2015 7.2 qt 5W-40 WIX 51032
2014 7.2 qt 5W-40 WIX 51032
2013 7.2 qt 5W-40 WIX 51032
2012 Current page 6.6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 Purolator L45598
2011 6.6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 WIX 51032
2010 6.6 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 CHAMP / LUBER-FINER CF5598
2009 9.3 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 PRO-TEC PXL57330
2008 9.3 qt 5W-40 PRO-TEC PXL57330

How we verified 2012 Audi S5 oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-23.

This page checked 5 sources for the 2012 Audi S5. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

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Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 3.0L V6 capacity, 3.0L V6 oil type, and 4.2L V8 oil type. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
5
Last checked
2026-06-23
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Oil type: AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Filter: Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Change interval: AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager)
Source Supports Checked Link
Pennzoil OATS Capacity 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-23 Checked source
AMSOIL Lookup Capacity, Oil type, Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
Castrol (Olyslager) Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-23 Visit brand site

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