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2000/01 S4 (APB) Fluid Capacities

• Engine Oil - with Filter Change 6.5L (6.9 qt)
• Manual Transmission (01E 6SP AWD) - 2.3L (2.4 qt)
• Automatic Transmission (01V) - New Fill: 9.0L (9.5 qt) Change: Approx 3.5L-4.0L (3.7-4.2 qt)
• Differential
• Cooling System - 6.0L (6.4 qt)
• Power Steering - 0.7L-0.9L (12 oz - 15 oz)
• Windshield Washer - 4.5L (4.8 qt)
• A/C Refrigerant R-134a - Not Colored: 650g ± 50g (22.9 oz ± 1.8 oz) Colored: 700g ± 50g (24.7 oz ± 1.8 oz)
• A/C Refrigerant Oil - Use PAG Oil with R134a - Zexel: 250cc ± 20cc (8.5 fl oz ± 0.7 fl oz) Denso: 250cc ±50cc (8.5 fl oz ± 1.6 fl oz)

• 1. ENGINE OIL: Approximate quantities! Use "API SERVICE SJ" for gasoline engines. Do not overfill! Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To Prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5L less than capacity, start engine and let run until engine operating temperature is approx. 60°C (140°F), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 minutes, check dipstick, then fill to MAX. See Repair Manual for details.
• 2. MANUAL TRANS: Use synthetic oil, SAE 75W90, Part No. G 005 000
• 3. AUTOMATIC TRANS: Use VW ATF, Part No. G 052 162 A2. Life-time filling, new fill quantities are for reference only. Only replace after repair. See Repair Manual for Details.
• 4. DIFFERENTIAL AUTOMATIC TRANS: Use synthetic oil, SAE 75W90, Part No. G 052 145 S2
• 5. COOLING SYSTEM:
• 6. POWER STEERING: Hydraulic oil G 002 000 / G 002 012. Do not use ATF
• 7. WINDSHIELD WASHER: Concentrated ZVW 177 901/903/904/906
• 8. A/C REFRIGERANT: Use R-134a