Audi A3 Engine Oil Capacity and Specifications
Here is the list of engine models, engine oil capacity with or without an oil filter, and engine oil specifications in each generation for the Audi A3 model.
AUDI A3 ENGINE OIL GUIDE
Audi A3 First Generation (8L) – 1996 to 2003:
Engines: 1.6 L (1595 cc) inline-four gasoline engine; 1.8 L (1781 cc) inline-four gasoline engine; 1.8 L (1781 cc) inline-four turbocharged gasoline engine; 1.9 L (1896 cc) inline-four TDI diesel engine
Engine oil specification: VW 502 00 (for gasoline engines) or VW 505 01 (for diesel engines)
Oil capacity without filter: 3.5 liters
Oil capacity with filter: 4.25 liters
Audi A3 Second Generation (8P) – 2003 to 2012:
Engines: 1.6 L (1595 cc) inline-four gasoline engine; 1.8 L (1781 cc) inline-four turbocharged gasoline engine; 2.0 L (1984 cc) inline-four FSI gasoline engine; 2.0 L (1968 cc) inline-four TDI diesel engine
Engine oil specification: VW 502 00 (for gasoline engines) or VW 505 01 (for diesel engines)
Oil capacity without filter: 4.2 liters
Oil capacity with filter: 4.7 liters
Audi A3 Third Generation (8V) – 2012 to 2023
Engines: 1.2 L (1197 cc) inline-four TFSI gasoline engine; 1.4 L (1395 cc) inline-four TFSI gasoline engine; 1.5 L (1498 cc) inline-four TFSI gasoline engine; 1.6 L (1598 cc) inline-four TDI diesel engine; 2.0 L (1968 cc) inline-four TDI diesel engine
Engine oil specification: VW 508 00 (for gasoline engines) or VW 507 00 (for diesel engines)
Oil capacity without filter: 4.2 liters
Oil capacity with filter: 4.7 liters
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This information is compiled and researched by: Erwin C. Salarda