Audi Q3: Maintenance

Fluid Capacity Tables

Maintenance, diagnosis

Audi Q3

  Caution

All quantities are approximate. Always refer to the Repair Manual and/or the Maintenance Procedures for correct filling instructions.

Refer to Technical Bulletin 2010043 for engine oils meeting the required Audi oil quality standards.

Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your parts department for the latest information.

* Funnels or aftermarket speed filling devices are not allowed when filling the engine with oil.

Revision History

DRUCK NUMBER: USA5R052621

Maintenance Intervals

Maintenance, diagnosis

MY 2016 Maintenance Intervals

MY 2016 Maintenance Intervals - USA

Service Intervals

If you are not sure when you should bring your Audi in for service or which services are to be performed on your vehicle, ask your authorized Audi Service Advisor.

¹⁾  For questions concerning the maintenance of your Audi vehicle, or for clarification on factory scheduled maintenance beyond the 155,000 mile (235,000 km) service, please contact an authorized Audi Dealership Service Department.

The intervals shown in this table are based on vehicles operating under normal conditions. In case of severe conditions, such as extremely low temperatures, excessive dust, etc., it is necessary for certain operations to be carried out in between the given intervals. This applies particularly to engine oil changes and the cleaning or replacing of the air cleaner filter element.

Time-sensitive maintenance items

By regularly maintaining your vehicle, you help make sure that emission standards are maintained, thus minimizing adverse effects on the environment.

Standard Maintenance Service

First at 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 10,000 miles (15,000 km) or one year, whichever occurs first.

• AdBlue fluid - Fill completely with fresh fluid (24 liters max.) (All TDI models)
• Brake system - Check for damage and leaks, thickness of pads, and brake fluid level
• Brake system - Check that the vent caps are mounted on calipers and check the condition of the brake hoses
• Cooling system for electrical components: Check coolant level according to description in ElsaPro (Audi A3 e-tron only)
• Engine oil / Oil filter - Change oil and replace filter
• Engine compartment - Check for leaks
• On-board diagnosis - Check (flex fuel vehicles only)
• Service reminder indicator display - Reset display
• Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure. Reset Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Water separator in fuel filter: Remove water (Audi A3 TDI and Q7 TDI models)
• Windshield washer and headlight washing system - Add fluid if necessary. Check adjustment and function
• Wiper blades - Check condition and replace if necessary

Additional item at 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first.

• Rotate tires. Reset TPMS

Major Maintenance Service

First at 15,000 miles (25,000 km) or two years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 20,000 miles (30,000 km) or two years, whichever occurs first.

• 12 volt (small) side battery located in the trunk compartment on left side - check for clean terminals (no corrosion), properly mounted housing and no damage; replace if necessary (Audi Q5 hybrid only)
• Automatic transmission and final drive - Check for leaks
• Battery - Check for clean terminals (no corrosion), properly mounted housing and no damage; replace if necessary. Also, check the acid level of battery only if the level can be seen through the housing and fill if necessary (except Audi Q5 hybrid)
• Charging socket: Check for damage and make sure the socket is dry (Audi A3 e-tron only)
• Crash active headrest - Check function (Audi A8 only)
• Cooling system - Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary
• Doors - Lubricate door hinges, straps, locks, and hood latch
• Drive shafts - Check boots
• Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter
• Exhaust system - Check for damage and leaks
• Front latch for Cabriolet roof - Lubricate (Audi A3 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet)
• Front headlights- Check adjustment
• Front lighting - Check function of parking lights, low beams, high beams, fog lights, blinkers & hazard lights
• Front and rear axle - Check for excessive play. Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends
• Horn - Check function
• Instrument cluster- Check warning and indicator lights
• Interior lights - Check all interior lights and glove box compartment illumination
• Manual transmission and final drive - Check for leaks
• On-board tool kit- Check for completeness
• Panorama sunroof systems- Clean guide rails and lubricate with grease according to description in ElsaPro
• Plenum Panel - Remove cover for plenum panel to check water drain and clean if necessary (all models except Audi A3 and Q3)
• Rear lighting - Check function of brake lights (including third brake light), tail lights, back-up lights, rear fog lights, license plate lights, blinkers & hazard lights, and trunk light
• Rear spoiler hinges: Lubricate according to description in ElsaPro
• Road test - Check engine performance, clutch, manual/auto transmission, braking (including hand and foot brake), steering, wheels, wheel bearings, drive shaft, horn, hybrid vehicles (electric drive for operational readiness)
• Rollover protection: Check function with soft top down (Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet only )
• Safety belts- Check clip for belt tongue and check function of all safety belts
• Snow screen for air cleaner - Clean (Audi A4, S4, allroad, A5, A5 Cabriolet, S5, S5 Cabriolet, Audi Q5, SQ5, and Q5 hybrid only)
• Sunroof systems- Check function
• Tire repair set - Check for completeness and renewal date (where applicable)
• Underbody - Check for damage and leaks
• Visual check - Check the chassis for possible paint damage and corrosion, from the inside and outside with the doors as well as hood and trunk lids open
• Visual check - Check that the wheel house liners, underbody panelling and lines are correctly mounted

Additional Maintenance Items

Perform at 15,000 miles (25,000 km) and thereafter every 20,000 miles (30,000 km).

• Fuel filter - Replace (All TDI models)

Perform first at 35,000 miles (55,000 km) and thereafter every 40,000 miles (60,000 km).

• Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter
• DSG/S tronic - Change ATF oil and replace transmission filter element for clutch hydraulics (A3, TT, TTS, S5, S5 Cabriolet, RS 5, S6, and S7 only)
• DSG/S tronic - Change ATF oil for clutch hydraulics (Audi A3 e-tron and A6 front wheel drive only)
• Rear sport differential - Change ATF for clutch hydraulics and differential oil (RS7 only)
• Air cleaner → Note - Clean housing and replace filter element only on the following vehicles: (S6, S7, RS7, A8 3.0L V6 TDI, A8 3.0L V6 TFSI, A8 4.0L V8 TFSI, and TTS only)

²⁾  The S8 4.0L V8 TFSI engine is not included in this interval. It must be performed first at 55,000 miles (85,000 km) and thereafter every 60,000 miles (90,000 km).

Perform first at 35,000 miles (55,000 km) or 4 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 40,000 miles (60,000 km) or 4 years, whichever occurs first.

• Brake discs - Check thickness

Perform first at 35,000 miles (55,000 km) or 6 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 40,000 miles (60,000 km) or 6 years, whichever occurs first.

• Spark plugs → Note- Replace (4.0L V8, A8L W12, and 2.0L TFSI except Q3 only)

³⁾  Excludes 2.0L TFSI Flex Fuel engines

Perform first at 35,000 miles (55,000 km) or 6 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 30,000 miles (45,000 km) or 6 years, whichever occurs first.

• Spark plugs - Replace (2.0L TFSI Flex Fuel engines only)

Perform first at 55,000 miles (85,000 km) and thereafter every 60,000 miles (90,000 km).

• Air cleaner → Note - Clean the housing and replace the filter element (except: TTS, S6, S7, RS7, A8 with the 3.0L V6 TFSI, 3.0L V6 TDI, and 4.0L V8 TFSI)
• Ribbed V-belt - Replace only the belt for the compressor drive (front belt) (all vehicles with the 3.0l V6 TFSI)
• Tiptronic gear box: Change ATF (Q5 Hybrid only)

⁴⁾  The air cleaner replacement at this interval includes the S8 4.0L V8 TFSI engine.

Perform at 55,000 miles (85,000 km) or 6 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 60,000 miles (90,000 km) or 6 years, whichever occurs first.

• Spark plugs - Replace (Audi A3 with 1.8L TFSI, Q3 2.0L TFSI, 3.0L V6 TFSI, and 5.2L V10 only)

Perform at 75,000 miles (115,000 km) and thereafter every 80,000 miles (120,000 km).

• Ribbed V-belt - Check condition and replace if necessary. Check tension of belt drive with a manual tensioner and retension if necessary

Perform after the first 115,000 miles (175,000 km) or 110,000 miles (165,000 km) after a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) replacement.

• Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) - Check ash loading according to manufacturer work procedure; replace → Note if necessary (All TDI models)

⁵⁾  If DPF replacement is not necessary, perform check every 20,000 miles (30,000 km) thereafter until replacement becomes necessary.

Perform every 130,000 miles (205,000 km).

• Timing belt - Replace. Check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys and replace if necessary (2.0l TDI models and Audi A3 e-tron only)

01/06/2016 - JY

MY 2016 Maintenance Intervals - Canada

Service intervals

If you are not sure when you should bring your Audi in for service or which services are to be performed on your vehicle, ask your authorized Audi Service Advisor.

¹⁾  First standard maintenance service at 8,000 km or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first. Standard maintenance services thereafter occur at intervals of 15,000 km or 1 year after the last standard maintenance service, whichever occurs first.

²⁾  First major maintenance service at 25,000 km or 2 years after delivery, whichever occurs first. Major maintenance services thereafter occur at intervals of 30,000 km or 2 years after the last major maintenance service, whichever occurs first.

The intervals shown in this table are based on vehicles operating under normal conditions. In case of severe conditions, such as extremely low temperatures, excessive dust, etc., it is necessary for certain operations to be carried out in between the given intervals. This applies particularly to engine oil changes and the cleaning or replacing of the air cleaner filter element.

Time-sensitive maintenance items

By regularly maintaining your vehicle, you help make sure that emission standards are maintained, thus minimizing adverse effects on the environment.

Standard Maintenance Service

First at 8,000 km or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 15,000 km or one year, whichever occurs first.

• AdBlue fluid - Fill completely with fresh fluid (24 liters max.) (All TDI models)
• Brake system - Check for damage and leaks, thickness of pads, and brake fluid level
• Brake system - Check that the vent caps are mounted on calipers and check the condition of the brake hoses
• Cooling system for electrical components: Check coolant level according to description in ElsaPro (Audi A3 e-tron only)
• Engine oil / Oil filter - Change oil and replace filter
• Engine compartment - Check for leaks
• On-board diagnosis - Check (flex fuel vehicles only)
• Service reminder indicator display - Reset display
• Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure. Reset Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Water separator in fuel filter: Remove water (Audi A3 TDI and Q7 TDI models)
• Windshield washer and headlight washing system - Add fluid if necessary. Check adjustment and function
• Wiper blades - Check condition and replace if necessary

Additional item at 8,000 km or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first.

• Rotate tires. Reset TPMS

Major Maintenance Service

First at 25,000 km or two years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 30,000 km or two years, whichever occurs first.

• 12 volt (small) side battery located in the trunk compartment on left side - check for clean terminals (no corrosion), properly mounted housing and no damage; replace if necessary (Audi Q5 hybrid only)
• Automatic transmission and final drive - Check for leaks
• Battery - Check for clean terminals (no corrosion), properly mounted housing and no damage; replace if necessary. Also, check the acid level of battery only if the level can be seen through the housing and fill if necessary (except Audi Q5 hybrid)
• Charging socket: Check for damage and make sure the socket is dry (Audi A3 e-tron only)
• Crash active headrest - Check function (Audi A8 only)
• Cooling system - Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary
• Doors - Lubricate door hinges, straps, locks, and hood latch
• Drive shafts - Check boots
• Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter
• Exhaust system - Check for damage and leaks
• Front latch for Cabriolet roof - Lubricate (Audi A3 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet)
• Front headlights- Check adjustment
• Front lighting - Check function of parking lights, low beams, high beams, fog lights, blinkers & hazard lights
• Front and rear axle - Check for excessive play. Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends
• Horn - Check function
• Instrument cluster- Check warning and indicator lights
• Interior lights - Check all interior lights and glove box compartment illumination
• Manual transmission and final drive - Check for leaks
• On-board tool kit- Check for completeness
• Panorama sunroof systems- Clean guide rails and lubricate with grease according to description in ElsaPro
• Plenum Panel - Remove cover for plenum panel to check water drain and clean if necessary (all models except Audi A3 and Q3)
• Rear lighting - Check function of brake lights (including third brake light), tail lights, back-up lights, rear fog lights, license plate lights, blinkers & hazard lights, and trunk light
• Rear spoiler hinges: Lubricate according to description in ElsaPro
• Road test - Check engine performance, clutch, manual/auto transmission, braking (including hand and foot brake), steering, wheels, wheel bearings, drive shaft, horn, hybrid vehicles (electric drive for operational readiness)
• Rollover protection: Check function with soft top down (Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet only )
• Safety belts- Check clip for belt tongue and check function of all safety belts
• Snow screen for air cleaner - Clean (Audi A4, S4, allroad, A5, A5 Cabriolet, S5, S5 Cabriolet, Audi Q5, SQ5, and Q5 hybrid only)
• Sunroof systems- Check function
• Tire repair set - Check for completeness and renewal date (where applicable)
• Underbody - Check for damage and leaks
• Visual check - Check the chassis for possible paint damage and corrosion, from the inside and outside with the doors as well as hood and trunk lids open
• Visual check - Check that the wheel house liners, underbody panelling and lines are correctly mounted

Additional Maintenance Items

Perform at 25,000 km and thereafter every 30,000 km.

• Fuel filter - Replace (All TDI models)

Perform at 55,000 km and thereafter every 60,000 km.

• Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter
• DSG/S tronic - Change ATF oil and replace transmission filter element for clutch hydraulics (A3, TT, TTS, S5, S5 Cabriolet, RS 5, S6, and S7 only)
• DSG/S tronic - Change ATF oil for clutch hydraulics (Audi A3 e-tron and A6 front wheel drive only)
• Rear sport differential - Change ATF for clutch hydraulics and differential oil (RS7 only)
• Air cleaner → Note - Clean housing and replace filter element only on the following vehicles: (S6, S7, RS7, A8 3.0L V6 TDI, A8 3.0L V6 TFSI, A8 4.0L V8 TFSI, and TTS only)

³⁾  The S8 4.0L V8 TFSI engine is not included in this interval. It must be performed first at 85,000 km and thereafter every 90,000 km.

Perform first at 55,000 km or 4 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 60,000 km or 4 years, whichever occurs first.

• Brake discs - Check thickness

Perform first at 55,000 km or 6 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 60,000 km or 6 years, whichever occurs first.

• Spark plugs → Note- Replace (4.0L V8, A8L W12, and 2.0L TFSI except Q3 only)

⁴⁾  Excludes 2.0l TFSI Flex Fuel engines

Perform first at 55,000 km or 6 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 45,000 km or 6 years, whichever occurs first.

• Spark plugs - Replace (2.0L TFSI Flex Fuel engines only)

Perform at 85,000 km and thereafter every 90,000 km.

• Air cleaner → Note - Clean the housing and replace the filter element (except: TTS, S6, S7, RS7, A8 with the 3.0L V6 TFSI, 3.0L V6 TDI, and 4.0L V8 TFSI)
• - Ribbed V-belt - Replace only the belt for the compressor drive (front belt) (all vehicles with the 3.0l V6 TFSI)
• - Tiptronic gear box: Change ATF (Q5 Hybrid only)

⁵⁾  The air cleaner replacement at this interval includes the S8 4.0L V8 TFSI engine.

Perform at 85,000 km or 6 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter every 90,000 km or 6 years whichever occurs first.

• Spark plugs - Replace (Audi A3 with 1.8L TFSI, Q3 2.0L TFSI, 3.0L V6 TFSI, and 5.2L V10 only)

Perform at 115,000 km and thereafter every 120,000 km.

• Ribbed V-belt - Check condition and replace if necessary. Check tension of belt drive with a manual tensioner and retension if necessary

Perform after the first 175,000 km or 165,000 km after a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) replacement

• Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) - Check ash loading according to manufacturer work procedure; replace → Note if necessary. (All TDI models)

⁶⁾  If DPF replacement is not necessary, perform check every 30,000 km thereafter until replacement becomes necessary.

Perform every 205,000 km.

• Timing belt - Replace. Check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys and replace if necessary (2.0l TDI models and Audi A3 e-tron only)

Edition USA5R510021 - FN - 01/16/2016 - JY

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