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Audi A3 Oil Type & Capacity

Factory manual oil type & capacity for the Audi A3. Exact specs extracted from the LEMON service manual archive.

Last updated: 2026-10-29 • Reading time: 8 min • By AllOEMManuals Editorial Team

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2022-2025 Audi A3 uses 6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — AUDI High Performance Genuine Engine Oil SAE 0W-20. VW 508 00 Note: Refer to Technical Bulletin 2010043 for engine oils meeting the required Audi oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity..

GenerationYearsTop spec
2022-20252022-20256.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — AUDI High Performance Genuine Engine Oil SAE 0W-20. VW 508 00 Note: Refer to Technical Bulletin 2010043 for engine oils meeting the required Audi oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
2018-20202018-20206.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-20 Long Life IV. VW 508 00, VW 509 00 Note: Refer to Technical Bulletin 2010043 for engine oils meeting the required Audi oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
201720176.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-20 Long Life IV. VW 508 00, VW 509 00 Note: Refer to Audi's Engine Oil Overwiew chart: Specialty Engine Oils. Version 7 -/21/2021.

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2022-2025 Audi A3 uses 6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — AUDI High Performance Genuine Engine Oil SAE 0W-20. VW 508 00 Note: Refer to Technical Bulletin 2010043 for engine oils meeting the required Audi oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity..

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Engine Oil6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — AUDI High Performance Genuine Engine Oil SAE 0W-20. VW 508 00 Note: Refer to Technical Bulletin 2010043 for engine oils meeting the required Audi oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Air Cond Compressor Oil2.70 OZS. (0.07 L) — DENSO
Air Cond Refrigerant1.05 LBS. (0.47 KG) — R-1234yf
Automatic Transmission Fluid7.30 QTS. (6.9 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 529 A2
Brake Fluid1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)
Engine Coolant10.50 QTS. (9.93 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid3.20 QTS. (3.02 L)

2018-2020

Engine Oil6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-20 Long Life IV. VW 508 00, VW 509 00 Note: Refer to Technical Bulletin 2010043 for engine oils meeting the required Audi oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity.
Air Cond Compressor Oil3.70 OZS. (0.1 L) — DENSO
Air Cond Refrigerant1.15 LBS. (0.52 KG) — R-1234yf
Automatic Transmission Fluid6.70 QTS. (6.34 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 529 A2
Brake Fluid1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)
Engine Coolant10.50 QTS. (9.93 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid3.20 QTS. (3.02 L)
Engine Oil6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — Castrol EDGE Professional SAE 0W-20 Long Life IV. VW 508 00, VW 509 00 Note: Refer to Audi's Engine Oil Overwiew chart: Specialty Engine Oils. Version 7 -/21/2021.
Air Cond Refrigerant1.10 LBS. (0.49 KG) — R-134a
Automatic Transmission Fluid1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 052 145 S2
Brake Fluid1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)
Engine Coolant10.50 QTS. (9.93 L) — G13 TL-VW774J
Windshield Washer Fluid3.20 QTS. (3.02 L)
Engine Oil (1.8L Eng)5.20 QTS. (4.92 L) — SAE 5W-40 or 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 2010043 Note: Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the AUDI oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damaged caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Air Cond Compressor Oil3.70 OZS. (0.1 L) — PAG 46
Air Cond Refrigerant1.10 LBS. (0.49 KG) — R-134a
Automatic Transmission Fluid0.90 QTS. (0.85 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 060 175 A2
Brake Fluid1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid17.90 GALS. (67.75 L)
Differential Gear Oil1.00 QTS. (0.94 L)
Engine Coolant15.80 QTS. (14.95 L) — G13 TL-VW774J
Transfer Case Fluid1.00 QTS. (0.94 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid3.20 QTS. (3.02 L)
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)5.80 QTS. (5.48 L) — SAE 0W-30 VW 508 00 Note: Refer to Audi's Engine Oil Overwiew chart: Specialty Engine Oils. Version 7 -/21/2021.
Engine Oil5.80 QTS. (5.48 L) — SAE 5W-40 or 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 2010043 Note: Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the AUDI oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damaged caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Engine Oil (1.8L Eng)5.20 QTS. (4.92 L) — SAE 5W-40 or 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 2010043 Note: Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the AUDI oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damaged caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Air Cond Compressor Oil3.70 OZS. (0.1 L) — PAG 46
Air Cond Refrigerant1.10 LBS. (0.49 KG) — R-134a
Automatic Transmission Fluid0.90 QTS. (0.85 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 060 175 A2
Brake Fluid1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid17.90 GALS. (67.75 L)
Differential Gear Oil1.00 QTS. (0.94 L)
Engine Coolant15.80 QTS. (14.95 L) — G13 TL-VW774J
Transfer Case Fluid1.00 QTS. (0.94 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid3.20 QTS. (3.02 L)
Engine Oil5.80 QTS. (5.48 L) — SAE 5W-40 or 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 2010043 Note: Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the AUDI oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damaged caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Engine Oil (Gas)4.80 QTS. (4.54 L) — SAE 5W-40. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 2010043. Note: Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the AUDI oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damaged caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Air Cond Compressor Oil4.50 OZS. (0.13 L) — PAG 46
Air Cond Refrigerant1.15 LBS. (0.52 KG) — R-134a
Automatic Transmission Fluid7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 052 182 A2
Brake Fluid1.10 QTS. (1.04 L)
Clutch Fluid0.89 QTS. (0.84 L)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid4.50 GALS. (17.03 L)
Differential Gear Oil (Trans Mfr CD 02E)1.00 QTS. (0.94 L)
Engine Coolant (Gas)10.50 QTS. (9.93 L)
Fuel Tank14.63 GALS. (55.38 L)
Manual Transmission Fluid2.40 QTS. (2.27 L)
Transfer Case Fluid1.00 QTS. (0.94 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid3.10 QTS. (2.93 L)
Engine Oil (Diesel)4.20 QTS. (3.97 L) — SAE 0W-30 VW 508 00 Note: Refer to Audi's Engine Oil Overwiew chart: Specialty Engine Oils. Version 7 -/21/2021.
Engine Coolant (Diesel)8.40 QTS. (7.94 L)
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)4.80 QTS. (4.54 L) — SAE 5W-40. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). Note: Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the AUDI oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damaged caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Air Cond Compressor Oil
Air Cond Refrigerant1.15 LBS. (0.52 KG) — R-134a
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Trans Mfr CD 02E)7.50 QTS. (7.09 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 052 182 A2
Brake Fluid1.00 QTS. (0.94 L)
Clutch Fluid0.90 QTS. (0.85 L)
Differential Gear Oil (Trans Mfr CD 02E)1.00 QTS. (0.94 L)
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — Coolant additive G12++
Manual Transmission Fluid2.40 QTS. (2.27 L)
Windshield Washer Fluid5.80 QTS. (5.48 L) — Winterized Windshield Washer Fluid
Engine Oil (3.2L Eng)5.80 QTS. (5.48 L) — SAE 5W-40. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). Note: Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the AUDI oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damaged caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Engine Coolant (3.2L Eng)13.00 QTS. (12.3 L) — Coolant additive G12++
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)4.90 QTS. (4.63 L) — SAE 5W-40. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). Note: Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the AUDI oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damaged caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Air Cond Compressor Oil
Air Cond Refrigerant1.15 LBS. (0.52 KG) — R-134a
Automatic Transmission Fluid1.00 QTS. (0.94 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 052 145 S2
Brake Fluid— DOT 4 Brake Fluid
Clutch Fluid0.70 QTS. (0.66 L)
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — Coolant additive G12+
Manual Transmission Fluid2.40 QTS. (2.27 L)
Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid3.70 QTS. (3.5 L) — Winterized Windshield Washer Fluid
Engine Oil (3.2L Eng)5.80 QTS. (5.48 L) — SAE 5W-40. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). Note: Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the AUDI oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damaged caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Engine Coolant (3.2L Eng)13.00 QTS. (12.3 L) — Coolant additive G12+
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)4.90 QTS. (4.63 L) — SAE 5W-40. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). Note: Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the AUDI oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damaged caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Air Cond Compressor Oil3.70 OZS. (0.1 L) — PAG 46
Air Cond Refrigerant1.15 LBS. (0.52 KG) — R-134a
Automatic Transmission Fluid6.30 QTS. (5.96 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 025 A2
Brake Fluid— DOT 4 Brake Fluid
Clutch Fluid0.70 QTS. (0.66 L)
Differential Gear Oil1.00 QTS. (0.94 L)
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — Phosphate-free Coolant G 012 A8F A4
Fuel Tank14.50 GALS. (54.88 L)
Manual Transmission Fluid2.40 QTS. (2.27 L) — SAE 70W-75 Synthetic Oil
Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid5.80 QTS. (5.48 L) — Winterized Windshield Washer Fluid
Engine Oil (3.2L Eng)5.80 QTS. (5.48 L) — SAE 5W-40. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). Note: Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the AUDI oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damaged caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Engine Coolant (3.2L Eng)10.60 QTS. (10.03 L) — Phosphate-free Coolant G 012 A8F A4
Engine Oil (2.0L Eng)4.90 QTS. (4.63 L) — SAE 5W-40. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). Note: Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the AUDI oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damaged caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Air Cond Compressor Oil3.70 OZS. (0.1 L) — PAG 46
Air Cond Refrigerant1.15 LBS. (0.52 KG) — R-134a
Automatic Transmission Fluid7.60 QTS. (7.19 L) — VOLKSWAGEN Automatic Transmission Fluid G 055 025 A2
Brake Fluid— DOT 4 Brake Fluid
Engine Coolant (2.0L Eng)8.50 QTS. (8.04 L) — Phosphate-free Coolant G 012 A8F A4
Fuel Tank14.50 GALS. (54.88 L)
Manual Transmission Fluid2.40 QTS. (2.27 L) — SAE 70W-75 Synthetic Oil
Windshield Washer Fluid5.80 QTS. (5.48 L) — Winterized Windshield Washer Fluid
Engine Oil (3.2L Eng)5.80 QTS. (5.48 L) — SAE 5W-40. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 17 09-07 (2012855). Note: Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the AUDI oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damaged caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill.
Engine Coolant (3.2L Eng)10.60 QTS. (10.03 L) — Phosphate-free Coolant G 012 A8F A4

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What oil type does the Audi A3 use?
2022-2025 Audi A3 uses 6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — AUDI High Performance Genuine Engine Oil SAE 0W-20. VW 508 00 Note: Refer to Technical Bulletin 2010043 for engine oils meeting the required Audi oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity. per the factory service manual.
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What oil type & capacity does a Audi A3 use?
2022-2025 Audi A3 uses 6.00 QTS. (5.67 L) — AUDI High Performance Genuine Engine Oil SAE 0W-20. VW 508 00 Note: Refer to Technical Bulletin 2010043 for engine oils meeting the required Audi oil quality standards. Part numbers are for reference only. Approximate capacity..
How much oil does a Audi A3 take?
5.20 QTS. (4.92 L) — SAE 5W-40 or 5W-30. Petroleum or synthetic based oils. Engine oil must conform to the exact specification in VW publication VW 502 00. See TSB No. 2010043 Note: Use only a high-quality engine oil that expressly complies with the AUDI oil quality standard specified for your vehicle's engine. Using any other oil can cause serious engine damage that will not be covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. DO NOT mix lubricants or other additives into the engine oil. Doing so can cause engine damage. Damaged caused by these kinds of additives are not covered by any AUDI Limited Warranty. Overfilling engine oil can cause misfire DTC's to be stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-. To prevent overfilling, add approx. 0.5 less than capacity, start engine and let it run until engine operating temperature is approx. 140Deg. F (60Deg. C), turn OFF ignition, wait approx. 3 min., check dipstick, then fill to MAX. TURBO ENGINES ONLY: After changing oil and filter, start and run engine at idle until oil pressure light goes out. DO NOT rev engine, as this could cause damage/failure of the turbocharger. Quantities are approximate. DO NOT overfill. (2016)
How often should I change the oil in a Audi A3?
Most Audi service manuals recommend oil changes every 5,000–7,500 miles under normal driving conditions. Severe conditions (towing, extreme temperatures, stop-and-go traffic) may require more frequent changes. Verify with your owner's manual for the exact interval.

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