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2016 AUDI A3
2.0L Turbo I4•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Fluid · Rear Differential

Rear Differential

for 2016 Audi A3 2.0L Turbo I4 · AWD
Fluid Type
75W-90 GL-5 or VW G 052 171 A2
Spec: VW G 052 171 A2
Capacity
0.8qt
0.76 L
Drain & Refill
0.8 qt
0.76 L
Change Interval
60,000 mi
96,540 km

Notes

Haldex AWD rear differential. Some sources recommend VW-specific fluid G 052 171 A2 for optimal performance.

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