Audi A3, 8P (USA)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Audi A3, 8P (USA) automatic transmission fluid capacity ranges from 5,2 to 7,2 liters. Service intervals include checks at 15000 to 20000 miles or 12 to 24 months and changes at 35000 to 40000 miles. The data covers 12 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
A3 2.0 TDI (103 kW) (2009-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,9-7,2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 5,2-5,5 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: 02E 6/1
A3 2.0 TDI (103 kW) (2009-2013)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 6,9-7,2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 5,2-5,5 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 24 months
  • Change 35000 miles
  • Code: 02E 6/1
A3 2.0 T FSI (147 kW) (2007-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,9-7,2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 5,2 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: 02E 6/1
A3 2.0 T FSI (147 kW) (2007-2013)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 6,9-7,2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 5,2 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 35000 miles
  • Code: 02E 6/1
A3 2.0 T FSI quattro (147 kW) (2007-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,9-7,2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 5,2 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: 02E 6/1
A3 2.0 T FSI quattro (147 kW) (2007-2013)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 6,9-7,2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 5,2 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 35000 miles
  • Code: 02E 6/1
A3 3.2 quattro (184 kW) (2007-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,9-7,2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 5,2 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: 02E 6/1
A3 3.2 quattro (184 kW) (2007-2009)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 6,9-7,2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 5,2 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 35000 miles
  • Code: 02E 6/1
A3 3.2 quattro (184 kW) (2005-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 6 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: 02E 6/1
A3 3.2 quattro (184 kW) (2005-2007)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 7,2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 6 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 35000 miles
  • Code: 02E 6/1
A3 2.0 T FSI (147 kW) (2004-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7,2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 6 liter (Refill)
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 miles
  • Code: 02E 6/1
A3 2.0 T FSI (147 kW) (2004-2007)
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 7,2 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 6 liter (Refill)
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 35000 miles
  • Code: 02E 6/1

Additional Notes

  • All configurations listed for the Audi A3 8P (USA) use a semi-automatic transaxle, meaning the automatic transmission fluid specifications here apply to a dual-clutch or similar automated manual unit rather than a conventional torque-converter automatic gearbox.
  • Initial fill capacities across all listed configurations fall within a 6.9–7.2 liter range, with the earliest 2004-2007 entries specifying a fixed 7.2 liters. Initial fill represents the total fluid volume required when the unit is completely dry, such as after a full overhaul or replacement.
  • Refill capacity is consistently lower than initial fill across all rows, reflecting the volume needed after a standard drain where residual fluid remains in the unit. The 2004-2007 2.0 T FSI and 2005-2007 3.2 quattro share a 6.0 liter refill figure, while later configurations specify 5.2 liters, and the 2.0 TDI lists a slightly wider 5.2–5.5 liter refill range.
  • The gap between initial fill and refill volumes is notably large across all configurations, ranging from approximately 1.2 to 2.0 liters. This indicates a meaningful portion of fluid is retained in the transaxle after a standard drain procedure.
  • A "first change only" use condition appears alongside a standard normal-use condition for every configuration. Under the first change only condition, both the fluid check interval and the change interval are shortened by 5,000 miles compared to normal use, applying 15,000-mile check intervals and 35,000-mile change intervals instead of 20,000 and 40,000 miles respectively.
  • The first change only intervals reflect a break-in period practice, where newly filled transmission fluid is changed sooner to remove metal particles and contaminants generated during initial operation of the unit.
  • The 2.0 TDI (103 kW) configurations, covering 2009-2013, carry a 24-month time-based check interval rather than the 12-month interval specified for all petrol engine configurations. The mileage-based check and change intervals remain the same at 20,000 miles and 40,000 miles respectively under normal use.
  • The 3.2 quattro (184 kW) shows a specification change at the 2007 boundary. The 2005-2007 production period uses a fixed 7.2 liter initial fill and 6.0 liter refill, while the 2007-2009 period shifts to the 6.9–7.2 liter initial fill range and a reduced 5.2 liter refill, aligning with the later 2.0 T FSI figures.
  • The 2.0 T FSI (147 kW) also shows a refill capacity reduction at the 2007 boundary, dropping from a fixed 6.0 liters to 5.2 liters, while the initial fill transitions from a fixed 7.2 liters to the 6.9–7.2 liter range shared with all post-2007 configurations.
  • The quattro all-wheel-drive variant of the 2.0 T FSI, available from 2007-2013, carries identical fluid capacities and service intervals to the front-wheel-drive 2.0 T FSI of the same period, indicating the transaxle fluid specifications are not affected by the addition of the quattro drivetrain in these rows.

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