Audi refrigerant capacity chart: R134a and R1234yf

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Model
Year of manufacture
Type of coolant
Refrigerant quantity (g)
Audi A1 (8X) Denso Compressor (5Q0 XXX XXX)
2010 – 06.2014
R134a
500
Audi A4 Denso 6SAS14/SES14 Compressor
2011 –
R134a
600
Audi A6 V8 – Zexel compressor
1998 – 04.1999
R134a
550 – 600
Audi A4 (8EC, 8ED)
11. 2004 –
R134a
450 – 550
Audi A1 (8X) Delphi/Mahle Compressor (5K0/5Q0 XXX XXX)
2010 – 06.2014
R134a
500
Audi A6 2.5TDI (AKE)
04.1999 – 04.2004
R134a
650 – 700
Audi A8 – Zexel Compressor
11.1997 – 2000
R134a
800 – 850
Audi Q5 Compressor: Denso 6SEU14
6/12/08
R134a
570
Audi Q5 Hybrid
07.2012 –
R134a
890
Audi Q5 Denso Compressor + Condenser 8T0 XXX XXX C
10.2013 –
R134a
550
Audi V8
10.1992 – 1993
R134a
850 – 900
Audi A6 – Zexel Compressor (Condenser 16 mm)
10.1998 – 12.1998
R134a
550 – 600
Audi A6 – Zexel Compressor (Condenser 20 mm)
08.1998 – 04.1999
R134a
750 – 800
Audi A6 1.9TDI (AVG/AWX)
04.1999 – 04.2004
R134a
650 – 700
Audi A6 2.5TDI (AKN/BAU/BCZ/BDG/BDH/BFC)
10.1999 – 04.2004
R134a
550 – 600
Audi Allroad 4BH
2000 – 2006
R134a
750 – 850
Audi Q5 Hybrid
7/12/11
R134a
840
Audi Q7 (4M) Denso 6SES14 + 6SAS14 Compressor
06.2015 –
R134a
700
Audi A6 (4F)
04.2004 – 2011
R134a
510 – 550
Audi A6 – Denso compressor (Condenser 20 mm)
08.1998 – 04.1999
R134a
750 – 800
Audi A2 1.2TDI/1.4i/1.4TDI/1.6FSI
2000 – 2001
R134a
500 – 550
Audi A4 (8K) Compressor Denso 6SEU14+7SEU17
2007 –
R134a
600
Audi Convertible
10.1992 – 2000
R134a
650 – 700
Audi Q3 Denso 6SEU14 Compressor
2011 –
R134a
520
Audi Convertible 2.3
10.1992 – 1994
R134a
750 – 800
Audi RS 5 Denso 7SEU17 Compressor
2010 –
R134a
570
Audi TT (8J) Denso 6SEU14 Compressor
10/14/06
R134a
525
Audi Q7 (4M) Denso 6SES14 + 6SAS14 compressor with air conditioning rear
06.2015 –
R134a
950
Audi 100/A6/S4/S6 – Zexel Compressor
10.1992 – 1997
R134a
750 – 800
Audi A6 2.0i/3.0i
04.1999 – 04.2004
R134a
550 – 600
Audi A2 1.2TDI/1.4i/1.4TDI/1.6FSI
2001 – 2006
R134a
480 – 530
Audi A3 (8V) Denso/Delphi compressor
05.2012 –
R134a
500
Audi A4 (8E, B6) Petrol
11.2000 – 11.2004
R134a
480 – 530
Audi A4/S4 – Denso compressor, AWG condenser
11.1998 – 12.1998
R134a
550 – 600
Audi A5/ A5 Convertible Compressor: Denso 6SEU14+7SEU17
2007 –
R134a
600
Audi A6 – Denso compressor
11.1997 – 08.1998
R134a
850 – 900
Audi A6 – Denso compressor
1997 – 11.1997
R134a
800 – 850
Audi A8 – Denso compressor
11.1997 – 2000
R134a
800 – 850
Audi A8 (4H)
2010 –
R134a
780
Audi 100/A6/S4/S6 – Denso compressor
10.1992 – 1997
R134a
750 – 800
Audi A1 (8X) Sanden Compressor (5K0/5Q0 XXX XXX)
2010 – 06.2014
R134a
500
Audi A1 (8XF/8XK) Sanden/Delphi/Denso/Mahle compressor
06.2014 –
R134a
475
Audi A8 – Denso compressor
1994 – 11.1997
R134a
750 – 800
Audi A6 1.9TDI (AFN/AVF)
04.1999 – 04.2004
R134a
550 – 600
Audi A6 1.9TDI (AJM)
04.1999 – 10.1999
R134a
650 – 700
Audi A6 V8 -Denso compressor
1998 – 04.1999
R134a
550 – 600
Audi A8 (4H) engine: 8 cylinder TDI
2010 –
R134a
740
Audi A6 2.5TDI (AFB/AYM)
04.1999 – 04.2004
R134a
550 – 600
Audi A6 1.8i/1.8T/2.4i/2.7T/2.8i
04.1999 – 04.2004
R134a
650 – 700
Audi A8 (4H) Hybrid
2012 –
R134a
1080
Audi Coupe 2,3
10.1992 – 1994
R134a
750 – 800
Audi Q3 Zexel/Valeo/Sanden/Delphi Compressor
2011 –
R134a
520
Audi Q5 Denso 6SAS14/SES14 Compressor+ Condenser 8T0XXX XXXD
06.2012 – 10.2013 –
R134a
600
Audi R8 Compressor: Denso 7SEU17 Throttle valve: red
2007 –
R134a
650
Audi Q7 4.2FSI/3.0TDI/3.6FSi/4.2TDi/6.0TDi with rear air conditioning
2005 –
R134a
1050 – 1100
Audi Q7 4,2FSI/3.0TDI/3,6FSi/4,2TDi/6,0TDi
2005 –
R134a
700 – 750
Audi TT (8J) Sanden/Delphi/Mahle compressor
10/14/06
R134a
525
Audi A4 (8E, B6) Diesel
11.2000 – 11.2004
R134a
480 – 530
Audi A6 – Zexel compressor
11.1997 – 08.1998
R134a
850 – 900
Audi Coupe S2 – Zexel compressor
10.1992 – 2000
R134a
750 – 800
Audi Q5 Denso 6SAS14/SES14 Compressor + Condenser 8T0 XXX XXX C
06.2012 – 10.2013
R134a
630
Audi RS 4 Denso 7SEU17 Compressor
2012 –
R134a
570
Audi TT (FV) Denso/Delphi/Mahle compressor
10.2014 –
R134a
500
Audi 80
10.1992 – 1995
R134a
650 – 700
Audi A3 (8P1/8PA/Cabrio) Zexel/Valeo/Sanden Compressor
10.2003 – 2007
R134a
525
Audi A3 (8P1/8PA/Cabrio) Denso 6SEU14 Compressor
06.2007 –
R134a
525
Audi A7 Denso/Zexel compressor
2010 –
R134a
570
Audi A1 (8X) Sanden/Delphi Compressor (5N0XXX XXX)
6/14/10
R134a
500
Audi Coupe S2 – Denso compressor
10.1992 – 2000
R134a
750 – 800
Audi RS 3 with 5-cylinder engine
2011 –
R134a
500
Audi Q3 Denso 7SEU17 Compressor
2011 –
R134a
520
Audi S6
2005 – 2010
R134a
530
Audi S5 Zexel/Denso compressor
2010 –
R134a
600
Audi Allroad / A6 (4FH) 2.7TDi/ 3.0TDi/ 3.2FSi/ 4.2FSi
2006 –
R134a
510 – 550
Audi S4 Zexel/Denso compressor
2009 –
R134a
600
Audi TT (FV) Sanden compressor
10.2014 –
R134a
500
Audi TT (8N) condenser with 16 mm depth
1998 – 2006
R134a
650
Audi A1 (8XF/8XK) Sanden Compressor (5K0/5Q0 XXX XXX)
06.2014 –
R134a
475
Audi A6 2.5TDI (AKN/BAU/BCZ/BDG/BDH/BFC)
04.1999 – 10.1999
R134a
650 – 700
Audi Avant RS2
1994 – 1995
R134a
750 – 800
Audi A3 (8P1/8PA/Cabrio) Denso 7SEU17 Compressor
10.2003 – 2007
R134a
525
Audi Coupe
10.1992 – 1996
R134a
650 – 700
Audi TT (8N) condenser with 20 mm depth
1998 – 2006
R134a
750 – 800
Audi A3 (8P1/8PA/Cabrio)
05.2003 – 10.2003
R134a
500 – 550
Audi A3 (8P1/8PA/Cabrio) Delphi compressor
08.2007 –
R134a
525
Audi 80 2,3
10.1992 – 1994
R134a
750 – 800
Audi A1 (8X) Denso Compressor (1K0XXX XXX)
6/14/10
R134a
500
Audi A3 (8V) Sanden compressor
05.2012 –
R134a
500
Audi A3 e-tron (8V)
09.2014 –
R134a
500
Audi A4/S4 – Zexel compressor
1994 – 11.1997
R134a
650 – 700
Audi A4/S4 – Denso compressor, Showa condenser
11.1997 – 2000
R134a
700 – 750
Audi A4/S4 – Zexel compressor, AWG condenser
11.1998 – 12.1998
R134a
550 – 600
Audi A4/S4 – Zexel compressor, Showa condenser
11.1997 – 2000
R134a
700 – 750
Audi A5 Denso 6SAS14/SES14 Compressor
2011 –
R134a
600
Audi A6 (4G/C7) Denso/Zexel compressor
2011 –
R134a
570
Audi A8 – Zexel Compressor
1994 – 11.1997
R134a
750 – 800
Audi Q7 (4M) e-tron
02.2016 –
R134a
890
Audi A4/S4 – Denso compressor
1994 – 11.1997
R134a
650 – 700
Audi A6 – Zexel compressor
1997 – 11.1997
R134a
800 – 850
Audi A3 (8L1)
1996 – 2003
R134a
750 – 800
Audi A8 (4H) engine: 8-cylinder TDI with rear air conditioning
2010 –
R134a
915
Audi A6 1.9TDI (AJM)
10.1999 – 04.2004
R134a
550 – 600
Audi A8 (4H) with rear air conditioning
2010 –
R134a
930
Audi A6 – Denso compressor (Condenser 16 mm)
10.1998 – 12.1998
R134a
550 – 600
Audi A8 (4E) 6.0i/ 4.0TDi
2002 – 2009
R134a
600 – 640
Audi A8 (4E) 3.0i/ 3.7i/ 4.2i
2002 – 2009
R134a
600 – 640
Disclaimer: Data in this chart is provided with diligence but without liability for inaccuracies or omissions. We are not liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of this information. Use at your own risk.

Audi Refrigerant(freon) filling quantities.

Each vehicle model has a specific refrigerant capacity, which can be found in the owner’s manual or a professional service database. For accurate and environmentally safe servicing, always consult with a certified technician who uses the right tools and follows the latest industry standards.

AC refrigerant

When the scorching summer sun turns your vehicle into a mobile sauna, it’s the refreshing breeze from the air-conditioning system that comes to the rescue. This modern marvel of comfort relies heavily on a silent performer – the car refrigerant. This crucial fluid, which courses through the veins of your vehicle’s AC system, plays a pivotal role in banishing the heat. However, not all refrigerants are created equal, and understanding the differences is essential for ensuring a cool and comfortable drive.

R12, R134a, and R1234yf

The narrative of car refrigerants has seen many characters like R12, R134a, and R1234yf grace the stage over the years, each bringing its own merits to the table. R12, once a stalwart of the automotive realm, found favor in cars, trucks, and tractors. However, as the world woke up to the environmental perils it posed, R12 exited the stage, making way for its successor, R134a. This new protagonist, with its lower greenhouse gas emissions, quickly became the darling of environmentally-conscious drivers and vehicle manufacturers alike.

But the wheels of progress didn’t stop turning. The spotlight soon shifted to R1234yf, a modern-day hero boasting an even lower environmental impact than R134a. This newfound gem is gradually carving its niche in the automotive world, being incorporated into the air-conditioning systems of cars, trucks, and tractors, garnering accolades for its low global warming potential.

AC recharge requires a professional touch

While the evolution of refrigerants reflects the automotive industry’s stride towards eco-friendliness, it also underscores a vital dictum: the refrigerant type and filling capacity should be specified by the vehicle manufacturer. This isn’t a realm for DIY exploits. The intricacies involved in AC recharge require a professional touch. Venturing into this territory on your own could lead to a compromised AC system or, worse, a hefty repair bill.

The message is loud and clear – entrust the job of AC recharge to the professionals. They possess the expertise to ensure that the correct type and amount of refrigerant are used, as per the manufacturer’s specifications. This isn’t just about maintaining the cool ambiance of your vehicle; it’s about safeguarding the efficiency and longevity of the air-conditioning system.

Prepare for summer

In the grand tapestry of vehicle maintenance, understanding the role and nuances of car refridgerant is pivotal. So, the next time the summer sun blazes, ensure your vehicle’s A/C system is professionally recharged and ready to deliver that cool, refreshing respite. Your comfort, wallet, and the environment will be better off for it. Refrigerant (freon) filling quantity guides are an indispensable resource for ensuring your vehicle’s AC system operates efficiently.

Spanish version – Audi cantidades de llenado de refrigerante. A/C R134a y R1234yf.