{"id":141,"date":"2026-05-18T23:27:50","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T03:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1982-audi-4000-1-6l-diesel-turbo-oil-maintenance\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T21:47:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T01:47:32","slug":"1982-audi-4000-1-6l-diesel-turbo-oil-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1982-audi-4000-1-6l-diesel-turbo-oil-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"1982 Audi 4000 1.6L Diesel Turbo Oil & Maintenance Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What oil does a 1982 Audi 4000 1.6L Diesel Turbo take?<\/h2>\n

For the 1982 Audi 4000 with the 1.6L 4-cylinder Engine Code [H] CY G Diesel Turbo, the engine oil capacity is 3.2 quarts with a filter change. Recommended viscosities include 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 15W-50, 20W-20, 20W-40, 20W-50, 30, or 40 depending on operating temperatures. AMSOIL recommends AMSOIL 5W-40 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a> for this application.<\/p>\n

The engine oil capacity is 3.2 quarts when performing a service with a filter change.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

The following AMSOIL products are specifically listed for the 1982 Audi 4000 1.6L Diesel Turbo engine and associated systems:<\/p>\n

Engine Oil & Filter<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 5W-40 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a><\/td>\nAFLQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Oil Filter<\/a><\/td>\nEAO15-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WIX Oil Filter<\/a><\/td>\n51515-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MANN-FILTERS Oil Filter<\/a><\/td>\nW94025-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Coolant & Transmission Fluids<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze<\/a><\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze<\/a><\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Signature Series Multi-Vehicle ATF<\/a><\/td>\nATFPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL OE Multi-Vehicle ATF<\/a><\/td>\nOTFQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Manual Transmission & Gear Lube<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nPart Code<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 75W-90 Manual Transmission & Transaxle Gear Lube<\/a><\/td>\nMTGPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Specifications & Details<\/h2>\n

Maintaining the correct oil viscosity and capacity is vital for the longevity of the 1.6L turbo diesel engine. Always check levels after a refill.<\/p>\n

Oil Viscosity Options<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Temperature Range<\/th>\nViscosity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
-20 To 10\u00b0C<\/td>\n10W-30, 10W-40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-15 To 30\u00b0C<\/td>\n15W-40, 15W-50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-10 To 10\u00b0C<\/td>\n20W-20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
-10 To 30\u00b0C<\/td>\n20W-40, 20W-50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
0 To 30\u00b0C<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Above 20\u00b0C<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Oil Specification:<\/strong> CF<\/p>\n

Engine Oil Capacity & Torque<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n
Component<\/th>\nSpecification<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Capacity (with filter)<\/td>\n3.2 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Drain Plug Torque<\/td>\n22 ft\/lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Transmission & Cooling System Data<\/h2>\n

Automatic Transmission<\/h3>\n

For Automatic Transmission: 087….AF2. Note: Verify fluid before topping off. DEXRON II could have been replaced with Esso Type LT 71141, P\/N G 052 162 (-A1, -A2, -A6) which is clear-yellow in color.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n
Application<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
3 speed 087 Total Fill<\/td>\n6.3 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Initial Fill<\/td>\n3.2 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Note: Final drive is serviced separately.<\/em><\/p>\n

Cooling System<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n
Component<\/th>\nCapacity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Engine Coolant<\/td>\n7.4 quarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Diesel maintenance notes for this vehicle<\/h2>\n