Oil change — LongLife service
Per indicator, up to ~30,000 km / 2 years
30 000 km
24 months
VW 504 00 (petrol) or 507 00 (diesel) oil required to stay on LongLife.
Source [1]8P · 2007–2012
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI 8P · 160 hp (2007 to 2012)
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI of the 8P generation uses the EA888 1.8 TFSI petrol engine with 160 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 160 PS / 118 kW
- Displacement
- 1 798 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- EA888 1.8 TFSI
- Period covered
- 2007–2012
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
- Automatic · 7 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
160 hp (118 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. Built from 2007 to 2012.
AutoKarnet advice
In the range
It sits between the 2.0 FSI (150 hp) and the 2.0 TFSI (200 hp). The EA888 1.8 TFSI engine is also fitted to: Audi A3 (8V), Audi A4 (B8), Audi A5 (8T), Audi A6 (C7), Audi TT (8J), Audi TT (8S).
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Maintenance and records
Oil change — fixed service
Every 15,000 km or 1 year
15 000 km
12 months
Fixed-interval scheme, advised for city or severe use.
Source [1]Brake fluid
At 3 years, then every 2 years
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI 8P?
The EA888 1.8 TFSI petrol engine (1 798 cc), 160 hp (118 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the EA888 1.8 TFSI engine.
AutoKarnet advice
Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026