Audi A3, S3, 8L (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Audi A3, S3, 8L (EU) differential fluid capacity ranges from 0,75 to 1 liter. Service intervals include 30000 km, 50000 km, 60000 km, 24 months/ 30000 km, and 50000 km/ 24 months. The data covers 19 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • A3 1.6 (74 kW) (2000-2003)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 60000 km
  • A3 1.6 (75 kW) (2000-2003)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 60000 km
  • A3 1.8 20V (2000-2003)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 60000 km
  • A3 1.8 20V Turbo (110 kW) (2000-2003)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 60000 km
  • A3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (110 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • A3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (132 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • A3 1.9 TDI (66 kW) (2000-2003)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 50000 km/ 24 months
  • A3 1.9 TDI (81 kW) (2000-2003)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 50000 km
  • A3 1.9 TDI quattro (96 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • S3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (154 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • S3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (165 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • A3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (132 kW) (1999-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • S3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (154 kW) (1999-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • A3 1.6 (74 kW) (1996-2000)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 60000 km
  • A3 1.8 20V (1996-2000)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 60000 km
  • A3 1.8 20V Turbo (110 kW) (1996-2000)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 60000 km
  • A3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (110 kW) (1996-2000)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • A3 1.9 TDI (66 kW) (1996-2000)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 60000 km
  • A3 1.9 TDI (81 kW) (1996-2000)
  • From automatic
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,75 liter
  • Check 60000 km

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