2003 Audi A3 Second generation Service Intervals
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Condition | Value |
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Auxiliary drive belt test interval | every 60000 km |
Air filter change interval | every 90000 km |
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L AZV engines | every 3 years |
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CBAA engines | every 3 years |
All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CFFA engines | every 3 years |
All other modifications | every 60000 km |
With particle filter | first time at 180000 km, then every 30000 km |
Limiting value is 175 ml |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BKC engines | first time at 150000 km, then every 30000 km |
With particle filter | first time at 180000 km, then every 30000 km |
Replace Diesel particulate filter on reaching the limit value of 60 g. |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BLS engines | first time at 150000 km, then every 30000 km |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BXE engines | first time at 150000 km, then every 30000 km |
Automatic gearbox oil change interval | every 60000 km |
Automatic gearbox oil filter change interval | every 60000 km |
All other modifications | every 2 years |
Combination interior filter change interval | every 30000 km |
AZV engine | every 120000 km |
CBAA engine | every 180000 km |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BGU engines | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BKC engines | every 120000 km |
BKD engine | every 120000 km |
CBAB engine | every 180000 km |
CFFB engine | every 210000 km |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BLS engines | every 120000 km |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BSE engines | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.6 L BSF engines | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L BXE engines | every 120000 km |
All other modifications | every 180000 km |
Engine timing belt test mode | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
AZV engine | every 240000 km |
BKD engine | every 240000 km |
All other modifications | every 240000 km |
All other modifications | during each service according to interval display |
With bio-diesel | every 30000 km |
All other modifications | every 90000 km |
Interior filter change interval | every 30000 km / 2 years |
Particle filter test interval | first time at 150000 km, then every 30000 km |
All other modifications | every 60000 km / 6 years |
02E transmission | every 60000 km |
Tire repair kit change interval | every 4 years |
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 2003 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
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Chassis and Body Fastener Tightening Specifications
- 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 2003 Audi A3 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2003 Audi A3 generations
In 2003 Audi offered 2 generations of the A3. Service intervals may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.