The 2015 Audi R8 has 17 drivetrain parts with verified fitment on this page — 6 part types and 7 brands, covering the 4.2L V8 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The drivetrain system on the 2015 Audi R8 moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware. The largest groups are Gear Oil (7 parts), CV Joint Boot (6 parts) and Axle Bolt (1 part). The other 3 part types cover the remaining 3 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 4.2L V8 — the only engine offered in the 2015 Audi R8.
The most listed brands for 2015 Audi R8 drivetrain parts are VALVOLINE (7 parts), VAICO (3 parts) and MEVOTECH (2 parts), plus 4 more brands.
4 parts on this 2015 Audi R8 page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including MEVOTECH DX569 (CV Joint Boot) and VALVOLINE VV975 (Gear Oil). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Axle Bolt
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN | 6150071 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Axle bolts.
This group shows a single part: DORMAN 6150071.
CV Joint Boot
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Popular | DX569 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| VAICO Popular | V106240 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Subset | View on Amazon |
| GKN | 306343 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | OUTER Diameter 1.142 InThermoplastic Elastomer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | DX746 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear Outer | View on Amazon |
| VAICO | V106233 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Material Type: Elastomer | View on Amazon |
| VAICO | V106256 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear InnerManual trans. | View on Amazon |
This table covers the boots that keep grease in a CV joint. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn.
6 CV Joint Boot parts for the 2015 Audi R8 come from 3 brands — VAICO, MEVOTECH and GKN. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH DX569.
This group includes MEVOTECH DX569, VAICO V106240 and GKN 306343 and the remaining parts above.
Differential Mount
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VNE | 41000104 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | FrontRubber Bushing | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Differential mounts. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes.
One part is listed for the 2015 Audi R8 — VNE 41000104.
Differential Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELRING | 876330 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Height [MM]: 11Material: ACM (Polyacrylate) | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Differential. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
One part is listed for the 2015 Audi R8 — ELRING 876330.
Drive Shaft
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GKN | GKNP20119 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
This table covers the driveshafts that carry torque from the transmission or transfer case.
One part is listed for the 2015 Audi R8 — GKN GKNP20119.
Gear Oil
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALVOLINE Popular | VV975 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE Popular | 889785 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 882505 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 723856 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Advanced Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 819195 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | VPS Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 902146 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Extended Protection Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill | View on Amazon |
| VALVOLINE | 904644 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | VPS Full Synthetic SAE 75W-90 Gear Oil1 Quart Flex Fill | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gear oils specified for the axle or transfer case. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking, or oil that has gone thin before the next interval. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes, not just the weight on the bottle.
7 Gear Oil parts for the 2015 Audi R8 come from VALVOLINE. The "Popular" part is VALVOLINE VV975.
This group includes VALVOLINE VV975, VALVOLINE 889785 and VALVOLINE 882505 and the remaining parts above.
Buying Drivetrain Parts for a 2015 Audi R8
On this vehicle, the drivetrain system moves power from transmission to wheels through axles, CV joints, driveshafts, differentials and wheel-end hardware.
- Confirm you have the 4.2L V8 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Gear Oil and CV Joint Boot .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many drivetrain parts fit the 2015 Audi R8?
Our catalog currently lists 17 drivetrain parts for the 2015 Audi R8 across 6 subcategories and 7 brands, covering the 4.2L V8 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of drivetrain problems on a 2015 Audi R8?
Common symptoms include clicking in tight turns, a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse, vibration that builds with speed, or gear oil on the inside of a wheel. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the differential or transfer-case fluid with any axle or seal job while everything is already open.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2015 Audi R8 was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2015 Audi R8?
Every part on this page is matched to the 4.2L V8 engine. Then a torn CV boot caught early is a cheap boot kit; caught late it is a whole axle — inspect before deciding which to buy. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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