Audi A3, 8P (USA)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Audi A3, 8P (USA) differential fluid capacity ranges from 0,95 to 1 liter. Service intervals include checks at 15000 miles or 12 months and 20000 miles or 12 months. The data covers 8 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • A3 2.0 T FSI quattro (147 kW) (2007-2013)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 0AV
  • A3 2.0 T FSI quattro (147 kW) (2007-2013)
  • Rear
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 0AV
  • A3 2.0 T FSI quattro (147 kW) (2007-2013)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 0BR
  • A3 2.0 T FSI quattro (147 kW) (2007-2013)
  • Rear
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 0BR
  • A3 3.2 quattro (184 kW) (2007-2009)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 0AV
  • A3 3.2 quattro (184 kW) (2007-2009)
  • Rear
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 0,95 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 0AV
  • A3 3.2 quattro (184 kW) (2007-2009)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 20000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 0BR
  • A3 3.2 quattro (184 kW) (2007-2009)
  • Rear
  • Use: First check only
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 15000 miles/ 12 months
  • Code: 0BR

Additional Notes

  • The Audi A3 8P (USA) rear differential fluid capacity appears across two distinct values in the specifications: 0.95 liter and 1 liter. Both figures apply to the same rear differential note, meaning the variation reflects different fill scenarios or differential unit variants rather than a difference between engine configurations.
  • The 2.0 T FSI quattro (147 kW) and the 3.2 quattro (184 kW) share identical rear differential capacity figures of either 0.95 liter or 1 liter, indicating no capacity distinction between the four-cylinder and six-cylinder quattro drivetrains in the A3 8P for the USA market.
  • Under normal use conditions, the rear differential fluid check interval is set at 20,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. This interval applies to both the 2.0 T FSI quattro and the 3.2 quattro across their respective model year ranges.
  • A separate first-check-only interval of 15,000 miles or 12 months is specified for the rear differential on both quattro variants. A first-check-only interval is typically used to inspect a newly filled or freshly serviced unit for contamination or abnormal wear before returning to the standard service schedule.
  • The 3.2 quattro (184 kW) carries a model year range of 2007-2009, while the 2.0 T FSI quattro (147 kW) spans 2007-2013. Despite the shorter production window of the 3.2 quattro, the rear differential fluid specifications for both engines remain structurally identical across all four rows of data.
  • The 0.95 liter capacity value, appearing alongside the 1 liter figure for the same differential position, suggests a tolerance or rounding difference between measurement methods or between specific differential unit variants fitted to the A3 8P quattro models in the USA.

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