PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Loans
Car Loan
Compare Car Loans with Jerry
Jerry's Expert Advice
Car Loan Guides
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
What is a 2012 Audi A4’s oil type?
I’m dating a German heiress—Berta is her name—and I’m taking her out this weekend for the best schnitzel this side of the Mason-Dixon line! The thing is I’ve been having some trouble with my 2012 A4, so I want to make sure I don’t run into any trouble on the road (we’re about a 1.5-hour drive from Hans & Frans’ Schnitzel Haus). What type of oil does a 2012 Audi A4 take?
Jason Tushinski · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The 2012
Audi A4’s
oil type is SAE 5W-40 full synthetic motor oil. Replace your old oil with this oil type to ensure your engine runs smoothly. That way, you can get Berta to the Schnitzel Haus on time so she can have all the schnitzel she desires. Of course, you can impress Berta even more by regaling her about this oil’s finer details—like how often you should swap your oil out and how to identify signs of trouble indicating you need to change your oil. (She probably knows all this already—but you don’t, so keep reading.)
The 5W-40 motor oil needed for the A4 works well in both low and high temperatures. Both the 5 and the 40 refer to the oil’s viscosity, or its thickness. The 5 means the oil’s viscosity stays thin at frigid temperatures (the W stands for winter, in case you were wondering). The 40 means the oil stays thin and keeps moving at super-hot temperatures.
A good thing about using synthetic oil is that it lasts longer, so you only have to change it every 7,500 to 10,000 miles. Synthetic motor oil is also easier on your engine.
Now, before you woo your German crush over a plate of fine Zigeunerschnitzel, check your oil. Motor oil should be light brown or amber, and it should be smooth. If your oil is dark brown or black or if you smell burning oil or see smoke coming out of the engine, change the oil!
Make sure you protect your A4 with a robust
car insurance
policy, too. Download Jerry to find great rates. The average Jerry
user saves more than $800 per year on car insurance!View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance for Your Car
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies
