The diagnostic socket is located on the driver's side in the footwell below the dashboard.
Idling speed with manual gearbox
660–860 rpm660–860 rpm660–860 rpm
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET
176°F176°F80°C
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
CO content at idling speed
0–0.5 %0–0.5 %0–0.5 %
CO content at increased idling speed
0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
Increased idling speed
3000–3500 rpm3000–3500 rpm3000–3500 rpm
Lambda sensor design
wideband sensor
Lambda value
0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ
Petrol conditioning speed
3000–3500 rpm3000–3500 rpm3000–3500 rpm
Petrol conditioning time
120 s120 s120 s
Test speed for lambda sensor signal
660–860 rpm660–860 rpm660–860 rpm
To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Audi.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2005 Audi A3 S3 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.
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 S3 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 2005 Audi A3 S3 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2005 Audi A3 S3 generations
In 2005 Audi offered 2 generations of the A3 S3. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.