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2007 Audi A6/S6/Quattro/Avant

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 A6/S6/Quattro/Avant.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (variable gear ratios)

The 2007 Audi A6, S6, Quattro and Avant form a passenger-car range equipped with an automatic transmission with variable gear ratios, a 10.5-quart oil fill requiring 5W-30 or 5W-40 API viscosity, and EPA ratings of 18/27/21 mpg. Reliability records for this model year show 54 total owner complaints, with air bags standing as the top complaint area, plus four recalls on file. That record positions the 2007 model in a defined place in the lineup’s history: a year whose documented service profile is marked by those air-bag reports and recall campaigns, making the recall scope and owner-submitted air-bag data the first reference points for any researcher.

Model year2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity10.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-40 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy18/27/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 570 CCA battery, OE oil filter 079198405E. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 570 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnREVERSEOEM · verified

Tire sizeP235-35R19, A6 QUATTRO S-LINE: P255-35R19, 3.2 A6 QUATTRO BASE: P245-45R17OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	079198405E
Engine air filter	07L133843E
Fuel filter	4F0201511E
Spark plug	101905621B
Battery	000915089J alt 000915089K
Front wiper blades	4F1955426C alt 4F1955425F
Thermostat	079121119C alt 079121115BK
Cabin air filter	4F0820261 alt 4F0819439A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic (variable gear ratios)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	18 / 27 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	98 cu ft
Cargo volume	16 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 10.5 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-4 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.1 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Audi part number G055005A2
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	10.5
Brake Fluid	DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	4 Pints
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-90 · GL-4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.9 Pints
Engine Oil	5W-30 · 5W-40 · API

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.3 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	22 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	15 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	22.1 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	15 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

89 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-4-3-6-2-5
Cylinder Firing Order	1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Spark Plug Torque	22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	570 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	95R
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	850 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	95R
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	850 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	48

Service checks

Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188 °F
Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	221 °F
Pressure Test	14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	20-23 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	25 ft-lbs / 22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	103 ft-lbs / 144 ft-lbs / 140 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	25 ft-lbs / 22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	103 ft-lbs / 144 ft-lbs / 140 ft-lbs
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.472 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.472 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.394 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.472 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

22 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

22 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

44 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

44 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45

44 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 55,000 mi.

At 5,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Linkage (lubricate)
Every 5,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Windshield Washer System (inspect fluid level)
Every 10,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Linkage (lubricate)
At 15,000 mi	Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Battery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 mi	Air Intake Hose Debris Screen (clean) · Battery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect)
At 35,000 mi	Power Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 35,000 mi	Headlamp (inspect alignment)
Every 40,000 mi	Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Sunroof Assembly (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 55,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2007 Audi A6/S6/Quattro/Avant dominate in one area — the air bags, 31 of 54 reports (57%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 4 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the air bags pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

416

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

4 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 54 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags31

Vehicle Speed Control3

Steering3

Electrical System2

Engine & Engine Cooling2

Power Train2

Engine1

Electrical System,Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 416 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
A0023742052680_4	2023-10-04	Equipment	This bulletin provides information on the additional reporting requirements for safety…
DC_AudiRingsV12	2023-04-28	Equipment	Inside the Rings \| Volume 12, Spring 2023
A402352202431813	2023-03-23	Wheels	This technical service bulletin provides instructions for correcting a clicking sound…
TRMDMV_NM_Audi	2023-03-13	Air Bags	In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall…
TRMDMV_MA_Audi	2023-03-13	Air Bags	In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 48 battery Vehicles taking 10.5 qt Engine oil filter 079198405E Engine air filter 07L133843E Fuel filter 4F0201511E Spark plug 101905621B

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2007 A6/S6/Quattro/Avant take?

10.5 qt of 5W-30 OR 5W-40 API MEETING VW SPECIFICATION VW50200, per the factory manual.

Does the 2007 A6/S6/Quattro/Avant have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the A6/S6/Quattro/Avant get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 27 highway / 21 combined mpg.