{"id":717,"date":"2026-07-01T21:49:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T01:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2010-audi-r8-4-2l-8-cyl-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T21:49:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T01:49:42","slug":"2010-audi-r8-4-2l-8-cyl-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/2010-audi-r8-4-2l-8-cyl-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"2010 Audi R8 4.2L V8 (BYH X) Oil & Maintenance Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For the 2010 Audi R8 with the 4.2L 8-cylinder engine (Engine Code BYH X), the oil capacity is 11 quarts<\/strong> (including filter replacement). Recommended viscosities include 5W-40, 5W-30, 0W-40, and 0W-30. AMSOIL recommends using high-performance synthetic options such as AMSOIL 5W-40 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/a> for optimal engine protection.<\/p>\n

What oil does a 2010 Audi R8 4.2L V8 take?<\/h2>\n

The 2010 Audi R8 4.2L (Engine Code BYH X) requires an oil viscosity of 5W-40, 5W-30, 0W-40, or 0W-30 for all temperatures. The AMSOIL lookup note specifies that if a synthetic oil meeting the applicable Audi\/Volkswagen quality standard with the recommended viscosity is unavailable, you should select a grade suitable for your specific climate and operating conditions.<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

Based on the AMSOIL lookup for the 2010 Audi R8 4.2L BYH X, the following products are recommended to maintain engine and component health.<\/p>\n

Engine Oil Options<\/h3>\n
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Product Name<\/th>\nViscosity<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 5W-40 MS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/td>\n5W-40<\/a><\/td>\nAFLQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 5W-40 FS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/td>\n5W-40<\/a><\/td>\nEFMQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL 0W-40 FS 100% Synthetic European Motor Oil<\/td>\n0W-40<\/a><\/td>\nEFOQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Oil & Coolant Filters and Fluids<\/h3>\n
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Component<\/th>\nProduct Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Filter<\/td>\nMANN-FILTERS Oil Filter<\/td>\nHU7005X-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Filter<\/td>\nAMSOIL product<\/td>\nHU821X-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coolant<\/td>\nAMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Coolant<\/td>\nAMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Transmission & Braking Fluids<\/h3>\n
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Component<\/th>\nProduct Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Power Steering<\/td>\nAMSOIL 100% Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Power Steering Fluid<\/td>\nPSFCN-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Manual Transmission<\/td>\nAMSOIL 75W-90 Manual Transmission &amp; Transaxle Gear Lube<\/a><\/td>\nMTGPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brake Fluid<\/td>\nAMSOIL DOT 3 and DOT 4 100% Synthetic Brake Fluid<\/td>\nBFLVCN-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Engine Oil Specifications<\/h3>\n