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2008 Audi TT Quattro

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 TT Quattro.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2008 Audi TT Quattro is a passenger car fitted with an Automatic (S6) transmission, EPA-rated at 18/24/20 mpg, and calls for 5.8 quarts of 5W-30/5W-40 API engine oil. Its reliability record is documented by 14 owner complaints, with Power Train reported as the top complaint area and two recalls on file. That pattern means researchers should prioritize power train inspections and recall verification when assessing this model year.

Model year202320222021202020082000

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.8 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-40 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque89 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/24/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 650 CCA battery, OE oil filter 071115444. 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.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 650 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-50R17OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter071115444 alt 066115111A
Engine air filter1K0129620
Fuel filter6Q0201051J
Spark plug101905606A
Battery000915089BD alt 000915089G
Front wiper blades8J1955425C alt 8J1955426C
Serpentine belt022145933AP
Thermostat022121113 alt 022121111H
Cabin air filter1K1819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length165 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height53.1 in
Wheelbase96.9 in
Curb weight2771 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 24 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.8 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-4 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 89 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.4 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. 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

Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-4
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.9 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · 5W-40 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.8 qt
Power Steering FluidUSE AUDI PART NO. G002000 OR G004000

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts9.6 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.4 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.2

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts89 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugBevel box: 44.0, Haldex Clutch: 22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

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

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance650 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test14.5 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief20-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176 °F
Engine Compression145-203 PSI @ RPM. 44 maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH 16 inch ROTOR / WITH 17 inch ROTOR
Torque Caliper to Bracket26 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH 1LJ, 1LL
Torque Caliper to Bracket22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle148 USE NEW BOLTS ONLY ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH 1LK, 1LM, 1LN / WITH TTRS
Torque Caliper to Bracket22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle148 USE NEW BOLTS ONLY ft-lbs

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Torque to Knuckle — tightening sequence 1 stages
190
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., step 2: 9020 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
237.0 ft. lbs37 ft. lbs
3180 degrees180 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9044 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 35,000 mi.

At 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Windshield Washer System (inspect fluid level)
Every 10,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Headlamp Washer Nozzle (inspect) · Headlamp Washer System (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Windshield Washer System (inspect) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
At 15,000 miBattery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (leak inspection) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBattery (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (lubricate) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (leak inspection) · Driveshaft (inspect)
At 35,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 40,000 miBrake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Hood Latch (lubricate) · Power Steering System (inspect fluid level) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 55,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
Every 75,000 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 2008 Audi TT Quattro lead in one area — the power train, 3 of 14 reports (21%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 2 recall campaigns target the power train, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train 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.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
409
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
14
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 14 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train3
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Wheels1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Service Brakes1
Exterior Lighting1
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1
Engine & Engine Cooling,Power Train1
Engine & Engine Cooling1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

09V377000Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank AssemblyReported 30/09/2009

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 AUDI A3, TT, AND TT ROADSTER PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 29, 2005 AND AUGUST 26, 2009. THE CLOSING FORCE OF AN INTERNAL SPRING OF THE… Remedy: VOLKSWAGEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUDI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 16, 2009…

08V064000Structure:Body:Roof And PillarsReported 07/02/2008

VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 720 MY 2008 AUDI TT COUPE VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH C-PILLAR TRIM COVER CLIPS THAT DO NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE RETENTION. IN THE EVENT OF A DEPLOYMENT OF THE REAR PYROTECHNIC SAFETY… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED CLIP ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW/AUDI AT 1-800-822-2834.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 409 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
A9124632044694_32024-02-07EquipmentThis bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.
A9123062024323102023-12-21Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.
A9023562032113_82023-11-16Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides general information about the outside air temperature reading.
A0023812070568_22023-11-07EquipmentThis bulletin provides information on the VAS 611 015 PICO-NVH tool for professional…
A9423672071954_12023-10-30Exterior LightingThis bulletin provides information pertaining to when there are foreign objects inside of…

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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 94R batteryVehicles taking 5.8 qtEngine oil filter 071115444Engine air filter 1K0129620Fuel filter 6Q0201051JSpark plug 101905606A

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2008 TT Quattro take?

5.8 qt of 5W-30 OR 5W-40 API MEETING VW SPECIFICATION VW50200, per the factory manual.

Does the 2008 TT Quattro have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the TT Quattro get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 24 highway / 20 combined mpg.