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2003 AUDI A3
1.8L Turbo I4 Quattro•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo
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Fluid · Engine Oil

Engine Oil

for 2003 Audi A3 1.8L Turbo I4 Quattro · AWD
Fluid Type
5W-40 full synthetic
Spec: VW 502.00 / ACEA A3
Capacity
4.8qt
4.54 L
Drain & Refill
4.2 qt
3.97 L
Change Interval
5,000 mi
8,045 km

Notes

With filter change. 1.8T 20v AGU/ARX/AUM engine

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