What type of engine oil is used for the Audi Q5?
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Audi Q5 is equipped with the EA888 series 2.0T engine. The 4S dealership uses Audi genuine SM-grade fully synthetic engine oil with a viscosity rating of 5W-40. Although summer temperatures are higher, the engine's internal temperature can reach around 100°C, so the choice of engine oil in summer is not significantly affected by environmental conditions. More details about Audi genuine engine oil are as follows: Audi genuine engine oil adopts synthetic technology formulation, effectively reducing oil volatilization and consumption. It has excellent high-temperature and high-pressure resistance performance, ensuring the engine maintains strong power at all times. Its superior friction characteristics effectively reduce engine deposits, making power output more responsive.
Veteran owner experience tells you, Audi Q5 is particular about factory-certified oil. My second-gen EA888 engine has always used 5W-40 full synthetic, with a focus on the VW50200 certification label. If the oil cap is marked 502, you must use compliant oil, otherwise it will damage the variable valve system. For the third-gen engines meeting China 6B standards, use 0W-20 low-ash oil and look for the VW50800 blue-label bottle. Last time during maintenance, I met someone who used cheap regular oil and the engine light came on within 3,000 km. Remember to change it every 8,000 km—with German cars' precision, never skimp on this cost.
