Audi A3, S3, 8L (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Audi A3, S3, 8L (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,9 to 2,6 liters. Service intervals include checks at 24 months/30000 km, 30000 km, and 60000 km. The data covers 24 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 2 liter
  • Code: 02J 5/1
A3 1.6 (74 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Code: 02K 5/1
A3 1.6 (75 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 02K 5/1
A3 1.8 20V (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 02J 5/1
A3 1.8 20V Turbo (110 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Code: 02J 5/1
  • A3 1.8 20V Turbo (132 kW) (2000-2003)
  • 5-speed
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,6 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 02M (MQ350) 5/1
  • A3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (110 kW) (2000-2003)
  • 5-speed
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,6 liter
  • Code: 02M (MQ350) 5/1
  • A3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (132 kW) (2000-2003)
  • 5-speed
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,6 liter
  • Check 24 months/ 30000 km
  • Code: 02M (MQ350) 5/1
A3 1.9 TDI (66 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Code: 02J 5/1
A3 1.9 TDI (81 kW) (2000-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Code: 02J 5/1
  • A3 1.9 TDI (96 kW) (2000-2003)
  • 6-speed
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,3 liter
  • Check 60000 km
  • Code: 02M (MQ350) 6/1
  • A3 1.9 TDI quattro (96 kW) (2000-2003)
  • 6-speed
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,6 liter
  • Check 60000 km
  • Code: 02M (MQ350) 6/1
  • S3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (154 kW) (2000-2003)
  • 6-speed
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,6 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 02M (MQ350) 6/1
  • S3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (165 kW) (2000-2003)
  • 6-speed
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,6 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 02M (MQ350) 6/1
  • A3 1.8 20V Turbo (132 kW) (1999-2000)
  • 5-speed
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,6 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 02M (MQ350) 5/1
  • A3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (132 kW) (1999-2000)
  • 5-speed
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,6 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 02M (MQ350) 5/1
  • S3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (154 kW) (1999-2000)
  • 6-speed
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,6 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 02M (MQ350) 6/1
A3 1.6 (75 kW) (1998-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Code: 02K 5/1
A3 1.6 (74 kW) (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,9 liter
  • Code: 02K 5/1
A3 1.8 20V (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Code: 02J 5/1
A3 1.8 20V Turbo (110 kW) (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 30000 km
  • Code: 02J 5/1
A3 1.8 20V Turbo quattro (110 kW) (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,6 liter
  • Code: 02C 5/1
A3 1.9 TDI (66 kW) (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Code: 02J 5/1
A3 1.9 TDI (81 kW) (1996-2000)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Code: 02J 5/1

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