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2017 Audi A7/S7/RS7 Quattro

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 A7/S7/RS7 Quattro.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2017 Audi A7, S7, and RS7 Quattro are passenger cars equipped with an automatic (S8) transmission, and a notable specification is their 7.2-quart engine oil capacity. EPA fuel economy ratings come in at 21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined. In terms of reliability history, this model year saw only one owner complaint—covering the service brakes, engine, and fuel/propulsion system—alongside four recalls, indicating a relatively quiet complaint record but a need for attention to those recall campaigns.

Model year2017201620152014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.2 qtOEM · verified
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/29/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 06E115562H. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire sizeP255/40R19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim9-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06E115562H alt 06E115446
Engine air filter4G0133843
Fuel filter4G0201317B
Spark plug101905611G
Battery000915089K alt 000915089G
Front wiper blades4G1955425B alt 8F1955426B
Serpentine belt06E903137AB alt 06E903137T
Thermostat06E121119G alt 06E121119F
Cabin air filter4H0819439

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 29 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 4
Engine CoolantUse Audi coolant part number G13TL-VW774J
Engine Coolant Capacity15.8
Engine CoolantUse Audi coolant part number G13TL-VW774J
Engine Coolant Capacity15.8
Engine Oil Capacity7.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity9.2 qt
Power Steering FluidUse Audi/VW part number G004000M2

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)30.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)14.75 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)9.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug9.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug9.0 if equipped with drain plug ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug18.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-3-6-2-5
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Spark Plug Torque22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.21-1.30 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.70-4.30 oz

Service checks

Engine Compression159-203 PSI @ RPM; 44 MAXIMUM VARIATION. psi
Engine Compression145-217 PSI @ RPM; 44 MAXIMUM VARIATION. psi
Engine Compression130-203 PSI @ RPM; 43 MAXIMUM VARIATION. psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 22; Rear: 26 Use; Front: 22.0; Rear: 26 Use
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 145; Rear: 75 use
ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Minimum Pad Thickness0.354
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront w/1LJ and 1ZD:
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Using new bolt

1146.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180 degrees.146 ft. lbs
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages

Prep Using new bolt

1146.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180 degrees.146 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Gasoline engines

172.0 inch lbs.72 in
290 degrees; Diesel engines: NS90 degrees
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Gasoline engines

136.0 ft. lbs.36 ft. lbs
290 degrees; Diesel engines90 degrees
125.0 ft. lbs.25 ft. lbs
290
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
136.0 ft. lbs.36 ft. lbs
290
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
1110.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: + 90 degrees110 ft. lbs
3Replace
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts.

1Tighten all bolts finger tight.
230.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep Do not re-use old bolts. · Long head bolts

1Tighten all bolts finger tight.
222.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
344.3 ft. lbs.44.3 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees; Short head bolts (located in rear of head)90 degrees
18.0 ft. lbs.8 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
144.0 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
290
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
144.0 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
290
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
118.0
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
119.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Gasoline engines

133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290 degrees; Diesel engines90 degrees
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
236.0 ft. lbs.36 ft. lbs
3180
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
236.0 ft. lbs.36 ft. lbs
390

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 40,000 mi; coolant every 20,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 20,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Tire Pressure Monitoring System (reset)
Every 20,000 miAir Conditioning Evaporator Case Drain (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Door Hinge (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miDrive Belt (replace)
Every 80,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2017 Audi A7/S7/RS7 Quattro dominate in one area — the service brakes,engine,fuel/propulsion system, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 4 recall campaigns target the service brakes,engine,fuel/propulsion system, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the service brakes,engine,fuel/propulsion system pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
697
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Service Brakes,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V035000Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel RailReported 16/01/2019

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Q7, A6 and A7 vehicles, and 2015-2018 Audi A8 vehicles. The left and right fuel rails may leak fuel. Remedy: Audi has notified owners, and dealers will replace the left and right fuel rail, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at…

18V370000Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant ClassificationReported 04/06/2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Audi S6 and S7, 2012-2018 A7 and A6 Sedan, and 2014-2018 RS7 vehicles equipped with basic seats (with or without heating). Stress or wear of… Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a PODS system repair kit, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 697 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB_2074640_32026-06-26EngineThis bulletin provides information when there is increased oil consumption; >0.5ltr/1000…
TSB_2074729_32026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides informationwhen noises/vibration are detected from front of…
TSB_2059335_72026-06-23Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when there are noises from the area around the…
TSB_2082323_12026-06-10EngineThis bulletin provides informaiton when the engine is not running smoothly, misfiring.
TSB_2052680_62026-06-04Unknown Or OtherThis Reporting Obligation requires technicains to contact the Technical Assistance Center…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 A7/S7/RS7 Quattro take?

7.2 qt of Use only oil meeting Audi/VW specification 502.00, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 A7/S7/RS7 Quattro have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the A7/S7/RS7 Quattro get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 29 highway / 24 combined mpg.