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]C6 · 2006–2011
Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro C6 · 350 hp (2006 to 2011)
The Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro of the C6 generation uses the 4.2 FSI V8 petrol engine with 350 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 350 PS / 257 kW
- Displacement
- 4 163 cm³
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine code
- 4.2 FSI V8
- Period covered
- 2006–2011
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Automatic · 6 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
350 hp (257 kW), quattro all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic. Built from 2006 to 2011.
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In the range
It sits between the 3.0 TFSI quattro (290 hp) and the S6 quattro (435 hp). The 4.2 FSI V8 engine is also fitted to: Audi A5 (8T), Audi A8 (D4), Audi Q7 (4L), Audi R8 (42), Audi RS4 (B7), Audi RS4 (B8).
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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 A6 4.2 FSI quattro C6?
The 4.2 FSI V8 petrol engine (4 163 cc), 350 hp (257 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Audi A6 4.2 FSI quattro?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the 4.2 FSI V8 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026