Motor oil for Audi A3
Type the engine variant of your Audi A3 to see the right engine oil and the manufacturer approvals.
Which engine do you drive?
Fuel and model year are enough - only the matching engines stay.
- 1.4 TFSI2014–… · 110 kW / 150 hp · Petrol
- 1.8 TFSI2013–… · 132 kW / 179 hp · Petrol
- 2.0 TDI2009–2013 · 103 kW / 140 hp · Diesel
- 1.4 TFSI2008–2013 · 92 kW / 125 hp · Petrol
- 1.8 TFSI2008–2013 · 118 kW / 160 hp · Petrol
- 1.4 TFSI2007–2008 · 92 kW / 125 hp · Petrol
- 2.0 T FSI2007–2013 · 147 kW / 200 hp · Petrol
- 2.0 T FSI quattro2007–2013 · 147 kW / 200 hp · Petrol
The power is on your registration certificate, field P.2 (in kW).
17 characters, on the registration certificate part I under field E. In Poland the vehicle is looked up by VIN, not by number plate.
17 characters, on the registration certificate part I under field E. In Poland the vehicle is looked up by VIN, not by number plate.
Oils for Audi A3
Fill quantity and viscosity by engine of the Audi A3
| Engine | Model years | Viscosity | Fill quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 TFSI (110 kW) | 2014–… | 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 | not specified |
| 1.8 TFSI (132 kW) | 2013–… | 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 | not specified |
| 2.0 TDI (103 kW) | 2009–2013 | 0W-30, 5W-30 | 4 L |
| 1.4 TFSI | 2008–2013 | 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 3.6 L |
| 1.8 TFSI (118 kW) | 2008–2013 | 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 4.6 L |
| 1.4 TFSI | 2007–2008 | 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 3.6 L |
| 2.0 T FSI (147 kW) | 2007–2013 | 5W-40 | 4.5 L |
| 2.0 T FSI quattro (147 kW) | 2007–2013 | 5W-40 | 4.5 L |
| 3.2 quattro (184 kW) | 2007–2009 | 5W-40 | 5.5 L |
| 1.8 TFSI (118 kW) | 2006–2008 | 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 4.6 L |
| 3.2 quattro (184 kW) | 2005–2007 | 5W-40 | 5.5 L |
| 2.0 T FSI (147 kW) | 2004–2007 | 5W-40 | 4.5 L |
| 2.0 FSI | 2003–2006 | 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 | 4.6 L |
Fill quantity including an oil filter change, taken from our vehicle data. The change interval is set by your service book, not by the oil.
Other fluids for the Audi A3
| Fluid | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) | ASTM D7042, ZF TE-ML 11 |
| Gear oil | 75W-90, VW 501 50, VW G 005 000 |
| Axle & differential oil | 70W-75, 75W-90, VW 501 50, VW G 005 000 |
| Brake fluid | VW 501 14 (TL 766-Z), FMVSS 116 DOT 3 |
| Coolant & antifreeze | ASTM D3306, G12 |
| Power steering fluid | ZF TE-ML 02K |
Which viscosity does a Audi A3 need?
We cover 13 engine variants of the Audi A3. The most commonly approved grades are 5W-40, 0W-30, 5W-30 and 0W-40. Fill quantity ranges from 3.6 to 5.5 litres depending on the engine.
Which approvals does Audi require?
Audi mostly calls for the approvals VW 502 00, VW 505 00, VW 504 00 and VW 507 00. An oil without the right approval can cost you a warranty claim.
Audi A3 engine variants
The oil finder covers these engine variants of the Audi A3: A3 1.4 TFSI (110 kW) 2014–…, A3 1.8 TFSI (132 kW) 2013–…, A3 2.0 TDI (103 kW) 2009–2013, A3 1.4 TFSI 2008–2013, A3 1.8 TFSI (118 kW) 2008–2013, A3 1.4 TFSI 2007–2008, A3 2.0 T FSI (147 kW) 2007–2013, A3 2.0 T FSI quattro (147 kW) 2007–2013, A3 3.2 quattro (184 kW) 2007–2009, A3 1.8 TFSI (118 kW) 2006–2008, A3 3.2 quattro (184 kW) 2005–2007, A3 2.0 T FSI (147 kW) 2004–2007 and A3 2.0 FSI 2003–2006. Your engine is not listed? Type your vehicle into the search above.