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]42 · 2006–2015
Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro 42 · 430 hp (2006 to 2015)
The Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro of the 42 generation uses the 4.2 FSI V8 petrol engine with 430 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 430 PS / 316 kW
- Displacement
- 4 163 cm³
- Cylinders
- 8
- Engine code
- 4.2 FSI V8
- Period covered
- 2006–2015
- 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
430 hp (316 kW), quattro all-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2006 to 2015.
AutoKarnet advice
In the range
It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation. The 4.2 FSI V8 engine is also fitted to: Audi A5 (8T), Audi A6 (C6), Audi A8 (D4), Audi Q7 (4L), Audi RS4 (B7), Audi RS4 (B8).
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 R8 4.2 FSI quattro 42?
The 4.2 FSI V8 petrol engine (4 163 cc), 430 hp (316 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Audi R8 4.2 FSI quattro?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the 4.2 FSI V8 engine.
AutoKarnet advice
Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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