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]D4 · 2010–2013
Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro D4 · 372 hp (2010 to 2013)
The Audi A8 4.2 FSI quattro of the D4 generation uses the 4.2 FSI V8 petrol engine with 372 hp.
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- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 372 PS / 273 kW
- Displacement
- 4 163 cm³
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine code
- 4.2 FSI V8
- Period covered
- 2010–2013
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Automatic · 8 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
372 hp (273 kW), quattro all-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic. Built from 2010 to 2013.
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In the range
It sits between the 3.0 TFSI quattro (310 hp) and the 4.0 TFSI quattro (435 hp). The 4.2 FSI V8 engine is also fitted to: Audi A5 (8T), Audi A6 (C6), 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 A8 4.2 FSI quattro D4?
The 4.2 FSI V8 petrol engine (4 163 cc), 372 hp (273 kW).
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Which oil for the Audi A8 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