2002 Audi A3 First generation facelift Service Intervals
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Auxiliary drive belt change interval | every 180000 km |
| Air filter change interval | every 60000 km |
| Automatic gearbox oil change interval | every 60000 km |
| Battery emergency call system change interval | every 48 months |
| Brake fluid change interval | every 2 years |
| All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L AEH engines | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L AKL engines | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L APF engines | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ASZ engines | every 90000 km |
| including replacement of the tensioning roller | |
| All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ATD engines | every 90000 km |
| including replacement of the tensioning roller | |
| All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L AVU engines | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AXR engines | every 90000 km |
| including replacement of the tensioning roller | |
| All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BFQ engines | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| All other modifications | every 180000 km / 5 years |
| Engine timing belt test mode | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| Engine oil and filter change interval | during each oil service according to interval display |
| All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ASZ engines | every 60000 km |
| All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L ATD engines | every 60000 km |
| All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AXR engines | every 60000 km |
| All other modifications | every 30000 km |
| Interior filter change interval | every 30000 km |
| Spark plug change interval | every 60000 km |
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Audi A3 service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2002 Audi A3 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Diagnostic Values
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Service Intervals
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 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 2002 Audi A3 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.