Oil change — LongLife service
Per indicator, up to ~30,000 km / 2 years
30 000 km
24 months
VW 504 00 (petrol) or 507 00 (diesel) oil required to stay on LongLife.
Source [1]B8 · 2008–2012
Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro B8 · 240 hp (2008 to 2012)
The Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro of the B8 generation uses the 3.0 TDI V6 diesel engine with 240 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 240 PS / 176 kW
- Displacement
- 2 967 cm³
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine code
- 3.0 TDI V6
- Period covered
- 2008–2012
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
240 hp (176 kW), quattro all-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2008 to 2012.
AutoKarnet advice
In the range
It sits between the 2.7 TDI (190 hp) and the 3.0 TDI (245 hp). The 3.0 TDI V6 engine is also fitted to: Audi A4 (B7), Audi A5 (8T), Audi A6 (C6), Audi Q5 (8R), Audi Q7 (4L).
AutoKarnet advice
Maintenance and records
Oil change — fixed service
Every 15,000 km or 1 year
15 000 km
12 months
Fixed-interval scheme, advised for city or severe use.
Source [1]Brake fluid
At 3 years, then every 2 years
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro B8?
The 3.0 TDI V6 diesel engine (2 967 cc), 240 hp (176 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the 3.0 TDI V6 engine.
AutoKarnet advice
Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026