Audi A3 Cabriolet, 8P7 (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Audi A3 Cabriolet, 8P7 (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,7 to 2,35 liters. Service intervals include checks every 15000 km or 12 months and every 24 months or 30000 km. The data covers 9 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
A3 Cabriolet 1.2 TFSI (2010-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Code: 0AJ (MQ200) 6/1
A3 Cabriolet 1.4 TFSI (2010-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Code: 0AJ (MQ200) 6/1
A3 Cabriolet 1.6 TDI (77 kW) (2009-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: 0A4 (MQ250) 5/1
A3 Cabriolet 1.6 (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Code: 0AF (MQ200) 5/1
A3 Cabriolet 1.8 TFSI (118 kW) (2008-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,35 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 02S (MQ250) 6/1
A3 Cabriolet 1.9 TDI (77 kW) (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter (Dry fill)
  • Capacity 1,7 liter (Service fill)
  • Code: 0A4 (MQ250) 5/1
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (100 kW) (2008-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Code: 02Q (MQ350) 6/1
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TDI (103 kW) (2008-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Code: 02Q (MQ350) 6/1
A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI (147 kW) (2008-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Code: 02Q (MQ350) 6/1

Additional Notes

  • The Audi A3 Cabriolet 8P7 1.6 TDI (77 kW) and 1.9 TDI (77 kW) both carry separate dry fill and service fill capacities for the manual transaxle. The dry fill value of 1.9 liters applies to a fully drained or rebuilt unit, while the service fill of 1.7 liters reflects the reduced volume needed when residual fluid remains in the housing during a routine fluid change.
  • The 1.2 TFSI and 1.4 TFSI variants, both covering 2010-2013, share an identical manual transaxle capacity of 2.2 liters with no separate dry and service fill distinction listed, indicating a single capacity figure applies regardless of fill condition.
  • The 1.8 TFSI (118 kW) carries the largest single-figure manual transaxle capacity in the lineup at 2.35 liters, and is also the only variant with a specified check interval of 24 months or 30,000 km under normal use conditions.
  • The 1.6 naturally aspirated engine, covering 2008-2010, specifies a manual transaxle capacity of 2.0 liters alongside a check interval of every 15,000 km or 12 months. That interval is notably shorter than the 30,000 km or 24-month interval listed for the 1.8 TFSI.
  • The 2.0 TDI (100 kW), 2.0 TDI (103 kW), and 2.0 TFSI (147 kW) all share a manual transaxle capacity of 2.3 liters across their full 2008-2013 model year span, despite differing in fuel type and power output.
  • The two 2.0 TDI variants differ only in power output, at 100 kW and 103 kW respectively, yet both specify the same 2.3-liter manual transaxle capacity, suggesting the same gearbox unit is used across both diesel power outputs in the 8P7 body.

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