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]8T · 2012–2016
Audi A5 2.0 TDI 8T · 177 hp (2012 to 2016)
The Audi A5 2.0 TDI of the 8T generation uses the EA189 2.0 TDI diesel engine with 177 hp.
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- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 177 PS / 130 kW
- Displacement
- 1 968 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- EA189 2.0 TDI
- Period covered
- 2012–2016
- 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
177 hp (130 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2012 to 2016.
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In the range
It sits between the 2.0 TDI (143 hp) and the 2.7 TDI (190 hp). It replaces the 143 hp version built until 2012. The EA189 2.0 TDI engine is also fitted to: Audi A1 (8X), Audi A4 (B8), Audi Q3 (8U), Audi Q5 (8R), Audi TT (8J), Volkswagen Golf (Golf VI).
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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 A5 2.0 TDI 8T?
The EA189 2.0 TDI diesel engine (1 968 cc), 177 hp (130 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Audi A5 2.0 TDI?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the EA189 2.0 TDI engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026