The table shows all suitable motor oils for R8 Spyder, made in 2007 — 2012.
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Year
Grade SAE
all-season +25 to -25 °C
winter -30 to +5 °C
summer -5 to +45 °C
Gasoline API
Diesel API
Oil Type
Recommended Brand
2007
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SM
CJ-4 CI-4+
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
2008
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SM
CJ-4 CI-4+
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
2009
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SM
CJ-4 CI-4+
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
2010
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SN
CJ-4 CI-4+
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
2011
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SN
CJ-4 CI-4+
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
2012
5W-50 10W-50
0W-50 0W-40
5W-50 5W-40
SN
CJ-4 CI-4+
only synthetics
SHELL, Mobil
Data close to recommended in Audi
To buy the right oil you need to know SAE Viscosity Grade and API Quality Index oil for diesel or gasoline engine. You can select any Brand from the listed.
Example: for gasoline engines Audi R8 (Spyder) 2007, suitable multigrade synthetics oil 5W-50 quality SN.
For bodies made in 2012, for the cold season, recommended only synthetics 0W-50 \ SN.
If possible, check the selected oil for compliance with the manufacturers specifications and service intervals.