2000 Audi A3 Quattro emission

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Condition	Value

expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values

expand_moreCut-off control speed


1.9 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP engine (2000.8–2003.5)	4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm

expand_moreDiesel conditioning gas injections


1.9 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP engine (2000.8–2003.5)	10
from 60° C engine oil temperature

expand_moreDiesel conditioning speed


1.9 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP engine (2000.8–2003.5)	4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm
from 60° C engine oil temperature

expand_moreMaximum K-value


1.9 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP engine (2000.8–2003.5)	2 1/m2 1/m2 1/m

expand_moreMeasuring mode


1.9 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP engine (2000.8–2003.5)	B

expand_moreMeasuring sensor


1.9 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP engine (2000.8–2003.5)	1

expand_moreMeasuring time


1.9 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP engine (2000.8–2003.5)	0.5 s0.5 s0.5 s

expand_moreStoppage time


1.9 TDI quattro with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP engine (2000.8–2003.5)	1 s1 s1 s

expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values


Diagnostic socket location	The diagnostic socket is at the lower edge of the dashboard on the driver's side.

expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AJQ engines


AJQ engine	640–920 rpm640–920 rpm640–920 rpm
ARY engine	640–760 rpm640–760 rpm640–760 rpm


All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ASZ engines	790–870 rpm790–870 rpm790–870 rpm

expand_moreAll other modifications


AGU engine	800–920 rpm800–920 rpm800–920 rpm
AQA engine	720–840 rpm720–840 rpm720–840 rpm
ARX engine	640–760 rpm640–760 rpm640–760 rpm

expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AJQ engines


AJQ engine	640–920 rpm640–920 rpm640–920 rpm
ARY engine	700–840 rpm700–840 rpm700–840 rpm


All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ASZ engines	860–940 rpm860–940 rpm860–940 rpm

expand_moreAll other modifications


AGU engine	800–920 rpm800–920 rpm800–920 rpm
AQA engine	720–840 rpm720–840 rpm720–840 rpm
ARX engine	700–840 rpm700–840 rpm700–840 rpm


Minimum engine oil temperature at VET	176°F176°F80°C

expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values


CO content at idling speed	0–0.5 %0–0.5 %0–0.5 %
CO content at increased idling speed	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
Delta lambda	0.03 λ0.03 λ0.03 λ
Increased idling speed	2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm
Lambda value	0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ

expand_moreMaximum HC content at idling


All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AJQ engines	100 ppm100 ppm100 ppm
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L ARY engines	100 ppm100 ppm100 ppm
All other modifications	70 ppm70 ppm70 ppm


Petrol conditioning speed	2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm
Petrol conditioning time	120 s120 s120 s

expand_moreSpeed for disturbance variable

expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L AJQ engines


AJQ engine	540–1020 rpm540–1020 rpm540–1020 rpm
ARY engine	540–940 rpm540–940 rpm540–940 rpm

expand_moreAll other modifications


AGU engine	700–1020 rpm700–1020 rpm700–1020 rpm
AQA engine	620–940 rpm620–940 rpm620–940 rpm

expand_moreARX engine


With automatic gearbox	540–860 rpm540–860 rpm540–860 rpm
With manual transmission	600–940 rpm600–940 rpm600–940 rpm

To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Audi.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2000 Audi A3 Quattro user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Audi warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Audi A3 Quattro service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2000 Audi A3 Quattro you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2000 Audi A3 Quattro generations

In 2000 Audi offered 2 generations of the A3 Quattro. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

First generation facelift

Type 8L1

2000 Audi A3 Quattro First generation Emission

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Conquer your fears and never give up!

2000 Audi A3 Quattro generations

First generation facelift

Audi A3 Quattro First generation model years

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