{"id":826,"date":"2026-07-08T17:17:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T21:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1983-audi-4000-1-6l-4-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T17:17:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T21:17:25","slug":"1983-audi-4000-1-6l-4-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldsbestdieseloil.com\/oil-guide\/1983-audi-4000-1-6l-4-cyl-diesel-turbo-maintenance-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"1983 Audi 4000 1.6L Diesel Turbo Maintenance Guide: Oil & Filter Specs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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AMSOIL diesel oil guide for trucks, vans, SUVs and diesel engines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For the 1983 Audi 4000 with the 1.6L 4-cylinder Engine Code [H] CY G Diesel Turbo, the oil capacity is 3.7 quarts<\/strong> (including filter replacement). 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> (AFLQT-EA<\/a>) for exceptional engine protection.<\/p>\n

What oil does a 1983 Audi 4000 1.6L Diesel Turbo take?<\/h2>\n

The engine requires an oil with a CF grade specification. Depending on your ambient temperature, you should select an appropriate viscosity from the following confirmed options:<\/p>\n

AMSOIL product recommendations<\/h2>\n

Based on the AMSOIL lookup data, the following products are recommended for your 1983 Audi 4000 diesel maintenance needs.<\/p>\n

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

Coolant & Transmission<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/th>\nCode<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant<\/td>\nANTPC1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Propylene Glycol Antifreeze and Engine Coolant<\/td>\nANT1G-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL Signature Series Multi-Vehicle 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nATFPK-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AMSOIL OE Multi-Vehicle 100% Synthetic ATF<\/td>\nOTFQT-EA<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Note: Air filter and oil vapor filter recommendations are not available from the source data.<\/em><\/p>\n

Engine Oil Specifications<\/h3>\n
\n\n\n\n\n
Specification<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Oil Grade<\/td>\nCF<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Drain Plug Torque<\/td>\n22 ft\/lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Confirmed Oil Viscosities<\/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

How much oil does it take with a filter change?<\/h2>\n

The total capacity for the 1.6L engine is 3.7 quarts<\/strong> when replacing the oil filter. It is critical to check the oil level after refilling to ensure accuracy.<\/p>\n

Automatic Transmission Fluid Specifications<\/h2>\n

For the 3-speed automatic transmission (087), specific capacities and fluid types must be observed. Always verify existing fluid before topping off.<\/p>\n

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

Note:<\/strong> The AMSOIL lookup note mentions that 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. The final drive is serviced separately.<\/p>\n

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

Maintaining a vintage turbo diesel requires attention to the following areas:<\/p>\n