Audi A3, S3, 8L (EU)

Coolant capacity & service interval

The Audi A3, S3, 8L (EU) uses coolant with a capacity ranging from 5 to 7 liters depending on the configuration. The data covers 24 different 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 6 liter
A3 1.6 (74 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
A3 1.6 (75 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
A3 1.8 20V (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
A3 1.8 20V Turbo (110 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
A3 1.8 20V Turbo (132 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
A3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (110 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
A3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (132 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
A3 1.9 TDI (66 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
A3 1.9 TDI (81 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
A3 1.9 TDI (96 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
A3 1.9 TDI quattro (96 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
S3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (154 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
S3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (165 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
A3 1.8 20V Turbo (132 kW) (1999-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
A3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (132 kW) (1999-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
S3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (154 kW) (1999-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
A3 1.6 (75 kW) (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
A3 1.6 (74 kW) (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
A3 1.8 20V (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
A3 1.8 20V Turbo (110 kW) (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
A3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (110 kW) (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
A3 1.9 TDI (66 kW) (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter
A3 1.9 TDI (81 kW) (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6 liter

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