2026 Audi A3 Third generation facelift Service Intervals
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Air filter change interval | every 90000 km |
| Brake fluid change interval | after 3 years for the first time, then every 2 years |
| Engine timing belt change interval | every 210000 km |
| 1.2 TFSI with gasoline straight-4 1.2 L 103 HP engine (2013.2–) | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| Panoramic sunroof | every 60000 km / 2 years |
| Fuel filter change interval | every 90000 km |
| 0D9 transmission | every 60000 km |
| All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.4 L CXSB engines | every 60000 km / 2 years |
| All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.2 L CYVB engines | every 60000 km / 2 years |
| All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.4 L CZCA engines | every 60000 km / 2 years |
| All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.4 L CZEA engines | every 60000 km / 2 years |
| All other modifications | every 30000 km / 2 years |
| Particle filter test interval | first time at 210000 km, then every 30000 km |
| All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L CJSA engines | every 90000 km / 6 years |
| All other modifications | every 60000 km / 6 years |
| 0D9 transmission | every 60000 km |
| All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRBD engines | Check tyre repair kit durability. |
| All Audi diesel straight-4 2.0 L CRLC engines | Check tyre repair kit durability. |
| All other modifications | 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 2026 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
- 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
- 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 2026 Audi A3 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.