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 · 2006–2012
Audi A3 2.0 TDI 8P · 170 hp (2006 to 2012)
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI of the 8P generation uses the 2.0 TDI diesel engine with 170 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 170 PS / 125 kW
- Displacement
- 1 968 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- 2.0 TDI
- Period covered
- 2006–2012
- 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
170 hp (125 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. Built from 2006 to 2012.
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In the range
It is the most powerful diesel version of this generation. The 2.0 TDI engine is also fitted to: Audi A6 (C6), Volkswagen Passat (Passat B6).
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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 2.0 TDI 8P?
The 2.0 TDI diesel engine (1 968 cc), 170 hp (125 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Audi A3 2.0 TDI?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the 2.0 TDI engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
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