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Recommended oil for my 1981 5000
| Product Name | Product Description | Capacities | Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| XL 10W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil | Protect your 5000 now with Amsoil products! Made in USA! | With filter 5.1 quarts After refill check oil level. |
XLOQT-EA
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| Premium Protection 10W-40 Synthetic Motor Oil | Protect your vehicle with the world's best synthetic oil for your 5000! | With filter 5.1 quarts After refill check oil level. |
AMOQT-EA
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| SAE 5W-40 MS Synthetic European Motor Oil | Amsoil is high technology oil and leaves the competition behind! Get the best for your 5000. | With filter 5.1 quarts After refill check oil level. |
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Recommended oil filters for my 1981 5000
| Product Name | Product Description | Product |
|---|---|---|
| AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters | Use this oil filter with Amsoil synthetic oil! Recommended for 25,000 miles/one year, whichever comes first, for normal driving conditions or 15,000 miles/one year, whichever comes first for severe conditions. Protect your 1981 Audi 5000 and enjoy longer service intervals while reducing engine wear with this filter! |
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Recommended transmission fluids for my 1981 5000
| Product Name | Note | Capacities | Product Description | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Transmission & Transaxle Gear Lube 75W-90 | Manual Transmission Fluid |
4-SPD 5.3 pints
5-SPD 5.5 pints |
This synthetic manual transmission and transaxle gear lube is made to protect from friction and keep viscosity for extended component and fluid life. You will get smooth and fast performance from synchronizers and gears. Enjoy quick and smooth shifting. It is made to exceed protection under severe conditions and it blows the doors off of regular fluids which are limited in protection. Protect your 1981 Audi 5000. |
MTGPK-EA
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| Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid | Automatic Transmission Fluid (1) Verify fluid before topping off. 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. |
3 speed 087 Total Fill 6.3 quarts 3.2 quarts Initial Fill Final drive is serviced separately. | Amsoil's Signature Series Multi-Vehicle Synthetic automatic transmission fluid is made to blow the doors off any regular or conventional ATF fluids on the market and our oil surpasses the performance needs of most vehicles. Protect your transmission and avoid costly repairs. This fluid has an advanced formula to give awesome top-notch protection under harsh operating conditions. Transmission repairs are expensive so protect your vehicle with this great fluid! |
ATFPK-EA
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| OE Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid | Automatic Transmission Fluid (1) Verify fluid before topping off. 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. |
3 speed 087 Total Fill 6.3 quarts 3.2 quarts Initial Fill Final drive is serviced separately. | Outsanding protection and resists varnish! Change interval based on your 5000's recommendation. |
OTFQT-EA
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Differential for my Audi 5000
| Product Name | Note | Capacities | Product Description | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75W-90 Long Life Synthetic Gear Lube | (1) Audi/VW Part number G 052 145 A1 (500 ml), G 052 145 A2 (1 l), G 052 145 S2 (1 l). Note that G 052 145 A2 was superseded by the manufacturer with the G 052 145 S2. | With AT Front 2.1 pints Final drive for Automatic transmission only. | Lasts up to 100,000 miles for normal driving conditions or 50,000 for severe conditions or according to the manual for your 5000. |
FGRQT-EA
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Recommended coolants for my Audi 5000
| Product Name | Product Description | Capacities | Product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant | maximum protection for your 1981 Audi 5000 under extreme temperatures and operating conditions! Lasts up to 150,000 miles or five years! (whichever comes first) |
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| Low Toxicity Antifreeze and Engine Coolant | Lasts in your 1981 Audi 5000 for up to 150,000 miles or five years! (whichever comes first). Biodegradable! |
ANT1G-EA
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Trucks are built to work hard, but high usage causes the creation of deposits that interfere with optimal engine operation. Synthetic oil helps clean out deposits left by conventional oil and prevents new ones from forming.
