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]8V · 2012–2020
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 8V · 110 hp (2012 to 2020)
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI of the 8V generation uses the EA288 1.6 TDI diesel engine with 110 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 110 PS / 81 kW
- Displacement
- 1 598 cm³
- Cylinders
- 4
- Engine code
- EA288 1.6 TDI
- Period covered
- 2012–2020
- 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
110 hp (81 kW), front-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. Built from 2012 to 2020.
AutoKarnet advice
In the range
It is the entry-level diesel version of this generation. The EA288 1.6 TDI engine is also fitted to: Audi Q2 (GA), Volkswagen Golf (Golf VII), Volkswagen Polo (Polo VI (AW)), Volkswagen Passat (Passat B8), Volkswagen T-Cross (T-Cross), Volkswagen T-Roc (T-Roc).
AutoKarnet advice
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 1.6 TDI 8V?
The EA288 1.6 TDI diesel engine (1 598 cc), 110 hp (81 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Audi A3 1.6 TDI?
A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the EA288 1.6 TDI engine.
AutoKarnet advice
Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026