Audi A3, S3, 8L (EU)

Automatic transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Audi A3, S3, 8L (EU) models utilize automatic transmission fluid with capacities ranging from 3 to 7 liters. Service intervals include checks at 30000 km, 50000 km, or 24 months, and changes at 60000 km or 48 months. The data covers 14 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
A3 1.9 TDI (74 kW) (2001-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Code: 09A 5/1
A3 1.6 (74 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 01M 4/1
A3 1.6 (75 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 01M 4/1
A3 1.8 20V (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 01M 4/1
A3 1.8 20V Turbo (110 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 01M 4/1
A3 1.8 20V Turbo (132 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Code: 09A 5/1
A3 1.9 TDI (66 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Check 50000 km/ 24 months
  • Code: 01M 4/1
A3 1.9 TDI (81 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Check 50000 km
  • Code: 01M 4/1
A3 1.9 TDI (96 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Code: 09A 5/1
A3 1.6 (74 kW) (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 30000 km
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 01M 4/1
A3 1.8 20V (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 30000 km
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 01M 4/1
A3 1.8 20V Turbo (110 kW) (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5,3 liter (Initial fill)
  • Capacity 3 liter (Service fill)
  • Check 30000 km
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
  • Code: 01M 4/1
A3 1.9 TDI (66 kW) (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 01M 4/1
A3 1.9 TDI (81 kW) (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 3 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 01M 4/1

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