Audi 200, C3 (EU)
Differential fluid capacity & service interval
Audi 200, C3 (EU) differential fluid capacity ranges from 1 to 1,6 liters. Service intervals require checks every 15000 km or 12 months. The data covers 4 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
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Additional Notes
- The Audi 200, C3 (EU) differential fluid specifications cover front-wheel-drive and quattro all-wheel-drive configurations, with capacity values that differ between the two drivetrain types.
- The 200 2.1 (1983-1984), 200 2.1 Turbo (1983-1988), and 200 2.2 (1984-1985) all share a 1-liter differential capacity, each noted as drawing fluid from the automatic transmission rather than a standalone differential housing.
- A 1-liter figure in a differential noted as sourced from the automatic transmission reflects a shared-sump arrangement, where the differential and gearbox draw from a common fluid reservoir rather than separate fills.
- The 200 2.1 Turbo quattro (1983-1988) carries a rear differential capacity of 1.6 liters, which is 60% greater than the 1-liter figure seen in the automatic-sourced differentials across the other variants.
- The rear differential on the 200 2.1 Turbo quattro is a discrete unit, as indicated by the separate capacity value and the specific notation identifying it as a rear differential rather than one integrated with the transmission.
- All four configurations share an identical service interval of 15,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, applied consistently regardless of engine displacement, forced induction, or drivetrain layout.
- The 15,000 km or 12-month interval is a check interval rather than a drain-and-fill interval, meaning the specification calls for inspecting fluid level and condition at that frequency rather than a scheduled full replacement.