Audi A3 Oil Type & Capacity
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Audi A3 takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 6 qt with a filter change, on 2022-2027 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2017-2020 models take 6 qt - so check your year in the table below.
Oil by model year
| Model years | Oil type | Capacity | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2027 | 0W-20 | 6 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2017-2020 | 0W-20 | 6 qt | Shop 0W-20 |
| 2016 | 0W-30 / 5W-30 | 5.5-5.8 qt | Shop 0W-30Shop 5W-30 |
| 2015 | 0W-30 / 5W-30 | 5.2-5.8 qt | Shop 0W-30Shop 5W-30 |
| 2011-2013 | 0W-30 / 5W-30 | 4.2-4.9 qt | Shop 0W-30Shop 5W-30 |
| 2010 | 0W-30 / 5W-30 | 4.9 qt | Shop 0W-30Shop 5W-30 |
| 2007-2009 | 0W-30 | 4.9 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
| 2006 | 0W-30 | 4.8 qt | Shop 0W-30 |
Capacity is with a filter change and can vary by engine - open your exact year below for the per-engine figures and our sources. Shop links go to Amazon, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Every A3 year
Frequently asked
What kind of oil does a Audi A3 take?
GarageDex's oil-spec data shows the Audi A3 takes 0W-20 engine oil, about 6 qt with a filter change, on 2022-2027 models. Older ones use the same grade but hold a different amount - 2017-2020 models take 6 qt - so check your year in the table below.
How many quarts of oil does a Audi A3 take?
About 6 qt with a filter change on 2022-2027 models, and 6 qt on 2017-2020 models. Capacity varies by engine, so check your exact year for the per-engine figure - and finish on the dipstick rather than pouring in the full amount.
Does the oil type change by year on the Audi A3?
Yes. We record 8 different factory specs across the years we cover - 2022-2027: 0W-20; 2017-2020: 0W-20; 2016: 0W-30/5W-30. Use the table above and confirm against your owner's manual.
Sources. The oil grade and capacity for 20 of 20 model years is checked against a cited source, most often cararac - Audi A3, AMSOIL lookup guide - 2026 Audi A3, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo (DYWA) and Audi of America Media Newsroom. Each year page lists its own sources.
Last verified 2026-10-08. Maintained by Matan B., who runs GarageDex. How we verify.