For 2010 A3 Second generation facelift Audi recommends to use: and genuine OEM transmission oils with following part numbers: G 052 182 A2, G 052 171 A2, G 052 512 A2, G 052 178 A2, and G 060 726 A2. To select the right transmission oil see the table below.

How much transmission oil you need to put into 2010 A3 depends on conditions listed below.

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Condition Volume
expand_more1.2 TSI with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 103 HP engine (2010.4–2012.8)
0AM transmission 1.8 US qt.
Part number: G 052 171 A2
expand_more1.4 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 123 HP at 5000 RPM, 200 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2007.9–2012.8)
0AJ gearbox 2.11 US qt.
Part number: G 052 178 A2
0AM transmission 1.8 US qt.
Part number: G 052 171 A2
expand_more1.6 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2009.5–2012.8)
expand_more0A4 gearbox
Amount to change 1.8 US qt.
Part number: G 052 512 A2
New filling 2.01 US qt.
Part number: G 052 512 A2
0AM transmission 1.8 US qt.
Part number: G 052 512 A2
expand_more1.6 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.6 L 89 HP at 4200 RPM, 230 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2009.5–2012.8)
expand_more0A4 gearbox
Amount to change 1.8 US qt.
Part number: G 052 512 A2
New filling 2.01 US qt.
Part number: G 052 512 A2
expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2003.5–2012.8)
0AF gearbox 2.11 US qt.
Part number: G 052 512 A2
0AM transmission 1.8 US qt.
Part number: G 052 171 A2
expand_more1.8 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 158 HP at 5000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1500 RPM engine (2006.11–2012.8)
02Q gearbox 2.43 US qt.
Part number: G 052 171 A2
02S gearbox 2.22 US qt.
Part number: G 060 726 A2
expand_more02E transmission
Amount to change 5.49 US qt.
Part number: G 052 182 A2
New filling 7.61 US qt.
Part number: G 052 182 A2
0AM transmission 1.8 US qt.
Part number: G 052 512 A2
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 4000 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2003.5–2010.5)
expand_more02E transmission
Amount to change 5.49 US qt.
Part number: G 052 182 A2
New filling 7.61 US qt.
Part number: G 052 182 A2
0A4 gearbox 2.01 US qt.
Part number: G 052 512 A2
expand_more2.0 (2006.6–2012.8)
02S gearbox 2.22 US qt.
Part number: G 052 171 A2
expand_more2.0 TDI 16V with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 138 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (2003.5–2012.8)
expand_more02E transmission
Amount to change 5.49 US qt.
Part number: G 052 182 A2
New filling 7.61 US qt.
Part number: G 052 182 A2
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_more02E transmission
Amount to change 5.49 US qt.
Part number: G 052 182 A2
New filling 7.61 US qt.
Part number: G 052 182 A2
02Q gearbox 2.43 US qt.
Part number: G 052 171 A2

Manual transmission oil replacement for your 2010 Audi A3 can be done on your driveway. The whole job will take about 3060 minutes and will save you around $100.

There are two plugs on the transmission - the drain plug at the bottom, and the refill plug on the side. First step is unscrew the refill plug, and then unscrew the drain plug. Use a spanner or a retched with the correct size head. After oil came up screw the drain plug back with a new gasket. Then refill the transmission with new transmission oil.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2010 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.

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 2010 Audi A3 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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