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 · 2013–2017
Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro D4 · 385 hp (2013 to 2017)
The Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro of the D4 generation uses the 4.2 TDI V8 diesel engine with 385 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 385 PS / 283 kW
- Displacement
- 4 134 cm³
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine code
- 4.2 TDI V8
- Period covered
- 2013–2017
- 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
385 hp (283 kW), quattro all-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic. Built from 2013 to 2017.
AutoKarnet advice
In the range
It is the most powerful diesel version of this generation. The 4.2 TDI V8 engine is also fitted to: Audi Q7 (4L).
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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 TDI quattro D4?
The 4.2 TDI V8 diesel engine (4 134 cc), 385 hp (283 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Audi A8 4.2 TDI quattro?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the 4.2 TDI V8 engine.
AutoKarnet advice
Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026