AUDI A3 service intervals and major service checklist

AUDI A3 maintenance schedule, checklist, guides and tips

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AUDI A3 service intervals and maintenance recommendations

Maintenance schedule and service intervals for AUDI A3

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Replacement intervals
Air Filter
Engine Oil
Oil Filter
Filter, cabin air
Fuel Filter
Brake Fluid
Spark Plug
Water Pump & Timing Belt Kit
Timing Belt Kit
Starter Battery
AUDI A3 maintenance: detailed step-by-step instructions and video tutorials
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Tips and tricks for AUDI A3 maintenance

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Brake Pads
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    How to change rear brake pads on AUDI A3 2 (8PA) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine AUDI A3 Sportback (8VA, 8VF) maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change front brake pads on AUDI A3 2 (8PA) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Learn how to maintain your AUDI A3 yourself with our helpful video guides
Brake Discs
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  • Video guides on Audi A3 8P maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change front brake discs on AUDI A3 2 (8PA) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • Watch our video tutorials and perform routine AUDI A3 Sportback (8VA, 8VF) maintenance tasks yourself
    How to change rear brake discs / rear brake rotors on AUDI A3 2 (8PA) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
  • Video instructions for basic AUDI A3 Hatchback (8P1) service - checklist and intervals
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Learn how to maintain your AUDI A3 yourself with our helpful video guides
Air Filter
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  • Video guides on Audi A3 8P maintenance – carry out your own inspections
    How to change air filter on AUDI A3 2 (8PA) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
Follow your AUDI A3 maintenance schedule using our PDF instructions and video guides.

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Maintenance schedules for AUDI A3 models
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (09/2004 - 03/2013)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 90 - 340
    • Power (KW): 66 - 250
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (09/2012 - 08/2021)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 105 - 400
    • Power (KW): 77 - 294
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine, Plug-In Hybrid
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (05/2003 - 08/2012)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 90 - 265
    • Power (KW): 66 - 195
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (04/2012 - 10/2020)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 105 - 310
    • Power (KW): 77 - 228
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (05/2013 - 08/2021)
    • Car body type: Saloon
    • Power (HP): 105 - 400
    • Power (KW): 77 - 294
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (03/2020 - ...)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 110 - 407
    • Power (KW): 81 - 299
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Mild Hybrid, Petrol Engine, Plug-In Hybrid
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (09/1996 - 06/2003)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 90 - 224
    • Power (KW): 66 - 165
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (04/2008 - 05/2013)
    • Car body type: Convertible
    • Power (HP): 102 - 200
    • Power (KW): 75 - 147
    • Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (03/2020 - ...)
    • Car body type: Saloon
    • Power (HP): 110 - 407
    • Power (KW): 81 - 299
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Mild Hybrid, Petrol Engine
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (10/2013 - 04/2021)
    • Car body type: Convertible
    • Power (HP): 110 - 310
    • Power (KW): 81 - 228
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Petrol Engine
  • A3 allstreet (8Y) service schedule
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (02/2024 - ...)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 150 - 204
    • Power (KW): 110 - 150
    • Type of drive: Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Mild Hybrid, Petrol Engine, Plug-In Hybrid
  • A3 Sportback Allstreet (8Y) service schedule
    • Manuf. year (from - to): (11/2019 - ...)
    • Car body type: Hatchback
    • Power (HP): 150 - 204
    • Power (KW): 110 - 150
    • Type of drive: All-wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
    • Engine type: Diesel, Mild Hybrid, Petrol Engine, Plug-In Hybrid

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