Engine oil Audi Q5

There is no water on this page—a pure squeeze of information from all resources and my opinion. I analyzed the data from selection sites and compiled a list of the best oils for the Audi A4 engine. If it was helpful, rate the material or leave your opinion in the comments, I’m happy to answer any questions!

FAQ, educational program on the selection:

1. What viscosity is suitable for an Audi Q5 engine?
   Fits 0W30, 0W40, 5W30, 5W40. Depends on the environment and engine condition.
2. How much oil is in an Audi Q5 engine?
   5-7 liters. Look at this paragraph in the article – the volume depends on the engine model.
3. What is the oil change interval for the Audi Q5?
   15,000 km or once a year. But I recommend changing it more often 🙂

The content of the article:

• Audi Q5 oil selection criteria
• The volume of oil in the Audi Q% engine
• Oil selection table by season (winter, summer)
• TOP 5 best oils for Audi Q5

Audi Q5 oil selection criteria

• VAG approvals according to the passport 502.00/505.00 and 504.00/507.00.
• ACEA A3/B3 and above.
• Viscosity is suitable 0W30, 0W40, 5W30, 5W40. But most often, drivers fill in 0w40.

Viscosity information for individual engines can be found in the engine oil interchangeability catalog: https://www.northsealubricants.com/en/oil-advisor

The catalog can be trusted, the data is taken from car manufacturers. At the same time, you can choose not only oil for the engine, but also for the gearbox, power steering, brake system, cooling system. That is, all liquids.

Audi Q5 engine oil volume

• 2.0 TFSI – 4.6-5 liters
• 2.0 TDI – 5 liters
• 3.0 TDI – 6.9 liters
• 3.2 FSi – 6.5 liters

Oil selection table by season (winter, summer)

Audi Q5 2 2017-2020

Year	Viscosity SAE All Season от +25 до -25 °Cwinter от -35 до 0 °Csummer от 0 до +35 °C	Petrol API	Diesel API	Type	Featured Manufacturers
2017	10W-50 15W-500W-40 0W-5020W-40 25W-50	SN	CJ	synthetic	Castrol, SHELL, Mobil, Xado, ZIC
2018	10W-50 15W-500W-40 0W-5020W-40 25W-50	SN	CJ-4	only synthetic	SHELL, Mobil, Castrol, Xado
2019	10W-500W-5015W-50 20W-50	SN	CJ-4	only synthetic	SHELL, Castrol, Mobil
2020	5W-50 10W-600W-50 0W-6015W-50 15W-60	SN	CJ-4	only synthetic	SHELL, Castrol, Mobil

Audi Q5 8r 2013-2017

Year	Viscosity SAE All Season от +25 до -25 °Cwinter от -35 до 0 °Csummer от 0 до +35 °C	Petrol API	Diesel API	Type	Featured Manufacturers
2013	10W-40 15W-400W-40 0W-3020W-40 25W-40	SM	CI-4	synthetic, semi-synthetic	Castrol, Mobil, Xado, ZIC, Лукойл, Valvoline, Kixx
2014	10W-40 15W-400W-40 5W-4020W-40 25W-40	SM	CI-4	synthetic, semi-synthetic	Xado, ZIC, Mobil, SHELL, Castrol, Лукойл, Valvoline, Gt-Oil
2015	10W-40 10W-50 15W-400W-40 5W-40 5W-5020W-40 25W-40 25W-50	SM	CI-4	synthetic, semi-synthetic	SHELL, Castrol, Mobil, Xado, ZIC, Лукойл, Valvoline, Gt-Oil
2016	10W-50 15W-400W-40 5W-5020W-40 25W-50	SN	CJ	synthetic	Mobil, Castrol, SHELL, Xado, Valvoline, Лукойл, ZIC, Gt-Oil
2017	10W-50 15W-500W-40 0W-5020W-40 25W-50	SN	CJ	synthetic	Castrol, SHELL, Mobil, Xado, ZIC

Audi Q5 8r 2008-2012

Year	Viscosity SAE All Season от +25 до -25 °Cwinter от -35 до 0 °Csummer от 0 до +35 °C	Petrol API	Diesel API	Type	Featured Manufacturers
2008	10W-400W-30 0W-4020W-40 25W-40	SL	CI	semi-synthetic	Mobil, Xado, ZIC, Лукойл, Valvoline, Kixx, G-Energy, Роснефть, Mannol
2009	10W-40 15W-400W-40 5W-4020W-40 25W-40	SL	CI	semi-synthetic	Mobil, Xado,Valvoline, Kixx, G-Energy, Роснефть, Mannol
2010	10W-40 15W-400W-40 5W-4020W-40 25W-40	SL	CI-4	semi-synthetic	Mobil, Xado, ZIC, Лукойл, Valvoline, Kixx, G-Energy, Роснефть, Mannol
2011	10W-40 15W-400W-30 0W-4020W-40 25W-40	SM	CI-4	semi-synthetic	Mobil, Лукойл, Valvoline, Xado, ZIC, Kixx, G-Energy
2012	15W-400W-40 5W-4020W-40 25W-40	SM	CI-4	semi-synthetic	Mobil, Xado, ZIC, Лукойл, Valvoline, Kixx, G-Energy

Data taken from autogener.ru. They are close to the official ones, but they are not. From my own experience I will say that information can be used, but wisely. I would not trust her strongly, but it would not hurt to get acquainted.

TOP 5 best oils for Audi Q5

This is my personal choice based on experience and analysis of information on the Internet. It is for informational purposes only and is not a call to purchase. No one has paid the rating, I do not cooperate with manufacturers, so there is no “order” here.

1. MOBIL 1 FS 0W-40
2. Motul Specific 504 00 507 00 5W-30
3. SHELL Helix HX8 Synthetic 5W-40
4. Castrol Magnatec 5W-40 А3/В4
5. ELF Evolution 900 NF 5W-40

MOBIL 1 FS 0W-40

Viscosity	0W-40	Pour point	-60oC
API	SN/CF	Dynamic viscosity CSS	–
ACEA	A3/B3, A3/B4	Kinematic viscosity at 100°C	13,03 mm²/s

Approvals:

Mobil 1 FS 0W-40 meets or exceeds the following requirements:

• API SN, SM, SL, SJ X;
• ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 X.

Mobil 0W40 has the following OEM approvals:

• MB Approval 229.3;
• MB Approval 229.5;
• VW 502 00/505 00;
• PORSCHE A40.

Mobil 1 0W40 has the following performance levels according to ExxonMobil:

• APICF;
• VW 503 01.

Motul Specific 504 00 507 00 5W-30

Viscosity	5W-30	Pour point	-42oC
API	–	Dynamic viscosity CSS	–
ACEA	C3	Kinematic viscosity at 100°C	11,73 mm²/s

Approvals:

• ACEA C3
• VW 504/507

SHELL Helix HX8 Synthetic 5W-40

Viscosity	5W-40	Pour point	-50oC
API	SN/CF, SN-PLUS	Dynamic viscosity CSS	–
ACEA	A3/B3, A3/B4	Kinematic viscosity at 100°C	14,60 mm²/s

Approvals:

• MB Approval 229.3
• VW Standard 502.00, 505.00
• Renault RN 0700, RN 0710

Matches:

• Fiat (FCA) 9.55535-M2

Castrol Magnatec 5W-40 А3/В4

Viscosity	5W-40	Pour point	-38oC
API	SN/CF	Dynamic viscosity CSS	5823 mPas at -30℃
ACEA	A3/B4	Kinematic viscosity at 100°C	13,32 mm²/s

Approvals:

• ACEA A3/B4;
• API SN/CF;
• BMW Longlife-01;
• MB-Approval 229.3;
• Renault RN 0700 / RN 0710;
• VW 502 00/ 505 00.

ELF Evolution 900 NF 5W-40

Viscosity	5W-40	Pour point	-37oC
API	SL/CF	Dynamic viscosity CSS	–
ACEA	A3/B4	Kinematic viscosity at 100°C	14,39 mm²/s

Approvals:

• ACEA : A3/B4;
• API : SL/CF;
• VOLKSWAGEN VW 502.00 / VW 505.00 (VW, Audi, Seat, Skoda…);
• PORSCHE A40;
• MERCEDES BENZ MB-Approval 229.3 (MB, Chrysler…).