Audi A3

Audi A3 2012 to 2019

Engine Oil Type & Capacity

Tyre Size225/45R17

Audi A3 Engine Oil Type & Capacity

Manufacturer Year:96 - 03
Engine / Variant:1.4 TFSI e-tron
1.8 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TDI
S3 2.0 TFSI
RS3 2.5 TFSI (generation/year dependent)
Oil Specification:Audi/VW approval by engine: VW 502 00
VW 507 00 for applicable TDI
VW 508 00/509 00 for applicable B-cycle
RS3 2.5: VW 504 00/507 00
Oil Capacity:1.4 TFSI e-tron: 4.0 L
1.8 TFSI: 5.2 L
2.0 TFSI/S3: 5.7 L
2.0 TDI: 5.5 L (2016-era) / 4.0 L earlier versions
RS3 2.5: 7.1 L — match engine/year
Manufacturer Year:03 - 12
Engine / Variant:1.4 TFSI e-tron
1.8 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TDI
S3 2.0 TFSI
RS3 2.5 TFSI (generation/year dependent)
Oil Specification:Audi/VW approval by engine: VW 502 00
VW 507 00 for applicable TDI
VW 508 00/509 00 for applicable B-cycle
RS3 2.5: VW 504 00/507 00
Oil Capacity:1.4 TFSI e-tron: 4.0 L
1.8 TFSI: 5.2 L
2.0 TFSI/S3: 5.7 L
2.0 TDI: 5.5 L (2016-era) / 4.0 L earlier versions
RS3 2.5: 7.1 L — match engine/year
Manufacturer Year:12 - 19
Engine / Variant:1.4 TFSI e-tron
1.8 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TDI
S3 2.0 TFSI
RS3 2.5 TFSI (generation/year dependent)
Oil Specification:Audi/VW approval by engine: VW 502 00
VW 507 00 for applicable TDI
VW 508 00/509 00 for applicable B-cycle
RS3 2.5: VW 504 00/507 00
Oil Capacity:1.4 TFSI e-tron: 4.0 L
1.8 TFSI: 5.2 L
2.0 TFSI/S3: 5.7 L
2.0 TDI: 5.5 L (2016-era) / 4.0 L earlier versions
RS3 2.5: 7.1 L — match engine/year
Manufacturer Year:20 - 26
Engine / Variant:1.4 TFSI e-tron
1.8 TFSI
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TDI
S3 2.0 TFSI
RS3 2.5 TFSI (generation/year dependent)
Oil Specification:Audi/VW approval by engine: VW 502 00
VW 507 00 for applicable TDI
VW 508 00/509 00 for applicable B-cycle
RS3 2.5: VW 504 00/507 00
Oil Capacity:1.4 TFSI e-tron: 4.0 L
1.8 TFSI: 5.2 L
2.0 TFSI/S3: 5.7 L
2.0 TDI: 5.5 L (2016-era) / 4.0 L earlier versions
RS3 2.5: 7.1 L — match engine/year

Using the engine oil information: Audi A3

Match the engine and specification

Check the exact engine or variant before choosing oil. The viscosity grade is only part of the requirement: the manufacturer approval or performance specification must also match. Similar model names can have different engines and oil requirements.

Capacity is not a top-up quantity

A listed capacity may relate to an oil change with a filter, rather than the amount needed to top up. Follow the correct checking procedure and use the dipstick or electronic level indication. Add small amounts and recheck; do not pour in the full capacity when oil is already present.

Avoid overfilling

Check on level ground and follow the vehicle instructions for engine temperature and waiting time. Keep the level within the specified range. If the level changes unexpectedly or an oil warning appears, investigate it rather than assuming a top-up is always the answer.

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