Audi Q3, 8U / 8UG (USA)
Brake fluid capacity & service interval
Audi Q3, 8U / 8UG (USA) models require 1 liter of brake fluid. Service intervals include checking every 10000 miles or 12 months and changing every 24 months. The data covers 2 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| Q3 2.0 TFSI (147 kW), 8UG (2014-2018) |
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| Q3 2.0 TFSI quattro (147 kW), 8UG (2014-2018) |
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Additional Notes
- The brake fluid capacity for the Audi Q3, 8U / 8UG (USA) hydraulic brake/clutch system is 1 liter across both the front-wheel-drive and quattro all-wheel-drive 2.0 TFSI 147 kW configurations for 2014-2018.
- A 1-liter capacity figure in a brake fluid specification typically reflects a service fill volume rather than a full system overhaul quantity, meaning it represents the amount used during routine maintenance rather than a complete drain and refill of all hydraulic lines and components.
- The check interval for the hydraulic brake/clutch system on both 2014-2018 Q3 configurations is set at 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first, under normal use conditions.
- The change interval for brake fluid on both 2014-2018 Q3 2.0 TFSI configurations is 24 months under normal use conditions, which is a time-based interval independent of mileage accumulation.
- The 24-month change interval reflects the hygroscopic nature of brake fluid, a general property by which glycol-based fluids absorb moisture from the atmosphere over time, lowering the boiling point regardless of how many miles have been driven.
- The front-wheel-drive Q3 2.0 TFSI 147 kW and the quattro Q3 2.0 TFSI 147 kW share identical brake fluid capacity, check, and change specifications for 2014-2018, with no differentiation in service requirements between the two drivetrain variants.