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2000 Audi TT Quattro

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 TT Quattro.

Transmission Manual 5-spd

The 2000 Audi TT Quattro is defined by its 5-speed manual transmission and an engine oiling system requiring 4.8 quarts of 5W-30 or 5W-40 API viscosity, yielding an EPA-rated 18/26/21 mpg across city, highway, and combined driving. While these specifications establish the vehicle's mechanical baseline, researchers must weigh them against a notably troubled reliability profile for this specific model year. Accumulating 76 owner complaints heavily concentrated in the electrical system alongside six official recalls, this iteration represents a period in the model's history that demands thorough scrutiny and careful evaluation of its maintenance records.

Model year202320222021202020082000

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-40 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/26/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 45 · N/A CCA battery, OE oil filter 06A115561B. Note the factory front wiper blades is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. 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 45 · N/A CCAOEM · verified
Tire size205-55ZR16, Rear: 225-45R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-J; Rear: 8-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06A115561B
Engine air filter1J0129620
Fuel filter1J0201511A
Spark plug101000063AA
Battery000915105AD
Front wiper blades8D1955425A discontinued · alt 3A1955425
Thermostat050121113C alt 038121119B
Cabin air filter1H0819644B alt 1J0819644A

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionManual 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length178 in
Overall width68.1 in
Overall height55.9 in
Wheelbase102.8 in
Curb weight3241 lb
Track (front / rear)59.1 / 58.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 26 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.8 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 22.0-30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.1 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.8 qt
Power Steering FluidUSE AUDI PART NO. G002000 OR G004000

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug22.0-30.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs12 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.2

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugBevel box: 44.0, Haldex Clutch: 22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.4-0.6 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance9000-14,000 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerAudi/VW
Spark Plug Gap0.032 in
Spark Plug Torque22 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number45

Service checks

Pressure Test14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature188 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)42.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)36.0 psi
Residual Pressure21 psi
Engine Compression145
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket18 ft-lbs / 92 ft-lbs / 26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle92 ft-lbs / 89 ft-lbs / 48 ft-lbs
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.26 in / 0.984 in / 0.354 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.26 in / 0.984 in / 0.354 in / 0.866 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.181 in / 0.906 in / 0.276 in / 0.787 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9044 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 18044 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
148 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9048 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 every 30,000 mi.

At 5,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection)
Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 80,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
At 120,000 miTiming Belt (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 2000 Audi TT Quattro lead in one area — the electrical system, 20 of 76 reports (26%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 6 recall campaigns target the electrical system, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the electrical system 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.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
33
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
76
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 76 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System20
Tires12
Engine & Engine Cooling8
Suspension7
Air Bags7
Engine & Engine Cooling,Electrical System2
Unknown Or Other2
Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V056000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 31/01/2020

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 TT Roadster, 2000 TT Coupe, 1999 Audi A8, 1998-2000 Audi A6, and 1999-2000 Audi A4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI)… Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator when the parts become available, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed September…

21V470000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 23/06/2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2000-2001 Audi TT Coupe, TT Roadster, 2000-2002 A4, and S4 vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver Air Bag Inflators (NADI) that do not contain phase… Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 2, 2021. Owners may contact…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 33 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
1310201828842013-09-05Back Over PreventionIf the vehicle?s engine experienced a serious mechanical problem, it is possible that…
1341202530332013-06-20Engine And Engine CoolingDiscontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
1335202530322013-04-25Engine And Engine CoolingDiscontinuation and mixing of Audi-approved engine coolants.
17123220185502012-08-30Engine And Engine CoolingOil consumption measurement - Repair Authorization (CA)
15D4/JZ2008-08-05Engine And Engine CoolingAUDI SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INTERNAL ENGINE…

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

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 45 batteryVehicles taking 4.8 qtEngine oil filter 06A115561BEngine air filter 1J0129620Fuel filter 1J0201511ASpark plug 101000063AA

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 TT Quattro take?

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

Does the 2000 TT Quattro have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the TT Quattro get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.