For 2011 A3 Second generation facelift Audi recommends to use: VW 500 00, VW 501 01, VW 502 00, VW 507 00, and VW 505 01 engine oils. To select the right engine oil see the table below.

How much engine oil you need to put into 2011 A3 depends on the engine installed, and some other conditions listed below.

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Condition Volume
expand_moreAll Audi gasoline straight-4 2.0 L AXX engines
expand_moreAXX engine
BWA engine 4.76 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
expand_moreCAWB engine
CCZA engine 4.86 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L AZV engines
AZV engine 4.02 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 505 01
CBAA engine 4.23 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 505 01
CFFA engine 4.23 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 505 01
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BGU engines 4.86 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 500 00, VW 501 01, VW 502 00
expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BKD engines
BKD engine 4.02 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 505 01
CBAB engine 4.23 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 505 01
CFFB engine 4.23 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 505 01
expand_moreAll Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L BMN engines
BMN engine 4.54 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 507 00
CBBB engine 4.23 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 507 00
CFGB engine 4.23 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 507 00
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BSE engines 4.86 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 500 00, VW 501 01, VW 502 00
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BSF engines 4.86 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 500 00, VW 501 01, VW 502 00
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BYT engines 4.86 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L BZB engines 4.86 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.4 L CAXC engines 3.8 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 502 00
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.6 L CAYB engines 4.54 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 507 00
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.6 L CAYC engines 4.54 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 507 00
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.2 L CBZB engines 3.91 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 502 00
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L CCSA engines 4.86 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 502 00
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L CDAA engines 4.86 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.4 L CMSA engines 3.8 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 502 00
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L CMXA engines 4.86 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 502 00
expand_moreAll other modifications
AXW engine 4.86 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
BHD engine 4.76 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
BLR engine 4.76 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
BLX engine 4.76 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
BLY engine 4.76 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
BMB engine 4.76 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
BVY engine 4.86 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00
BVZ engine 4.86 US qt.
Engine oil: VW 501 01, VW 502 00

Replacing engine oil in your 2011 Audi A3 is quite an easy task. It's a bit dirty, but everyone can handle it. It will take about 3060 minutes depends on your skill level and might save you $10$30 depends on the region you live in.

First unscrew the refill cap on the top of the engine. Use a ratchet with the correct size head to unscrew the drain plug on the engine oil pan located on the bottom side of the engine, and drain old oil. You might need to unscrew a few more screws to remove protection covers underneath your car to get access to the oil pan and the oil filter. Then using an oil filter wrench unscrew the old oil filter. Then lubricate a new filter rubber gasket with clean engine oil and install the new filter. Install a new drain plug, and with help of a funnel refill the engine with new engine oil.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2011 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 2011 Audi A3 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

Audi A3 Second generation facelift model years

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