2022 Audi A3 Engine Oil and Fluids

Introduction

Precision engineering and precise attention are at the heart of every great driving experience in the realm of automotive excellence. The engine oil and fluids for the 2022 Audi A3 are a crucial component in preserving the vehicle’s dynamic performance, lifespan, and operational effectiveness. Every drop contributes significantly to delivering unmatched driving pleasure, from the cutting-edge engine oils that power the A3’s core to the precisely chosen fluids that guarantee seamless transitions and peak performance. The 2022 Audi A3’s transmission fluid is designed to deliver precise shifts and reduce friction inside the gearbox. This leads to fluid gear changes, improving driving performance and comfort. The transmission fluid guarantees a smooth connection between the engine and the wheels whether traveling on busy city streets or wide open highways.

Conclusion:
Audi’s dedication to engineering excellence and driver enjoyment is highlighted by the 2022 Audi A3 Engine Oil and Fluids. Every journey in the A3 is guaranteed to be defined by accuracy, power, and dependability thanks to these expertly crafted fluids, which were selected for their performance-enhancing qualities. Keep in mind that these fluids are not simply parts of, but crucial contributors to the performance symphony that characterizes the 2022 Audi A3 experience as you set out on your driving adventures.

Checking and Filling

• Never spill fluids on a hot engine. These flu­ids {such as the freeze protection contained in the coolant) can catch fire.
• Avbici short circuits in the electrical system.
• Never re,ach into the radiator fan. The fan is temp.erature-contr.olled and can turn on suddenly, even when the ignition is switched off.
  Never OJ:>In the hood when there is steam or coolant escaping form the motor compart­ment because there· is a risk that you could be burned. Wait until no steam or coolant is escaping.
• The tap on the coolant expansion tank mu.st never be opened when the coolant is hot. The .cooling system is under pressure. There is a risk of burns.
• To protect your face, hands, and arms from hot steam or coolant, cover the cap with a thick cloth when opening.
• Do not remove the engine cover under any circumstances. This incre:ases the risk of burns.
• Due to the risk of electric shock, never touch the ignition cable or other- c;o.mponents in the electronic high-voltage ignition system when the engine is running or is starting.
• If a gear is engaged while the vehicle is sta­tionary and the engine is running do not press the accelerator pedal inadvertently. Pressing the accelerator pedal will cause the. vehicle to move, and this could result in an accident.
• If inspections or repairs must be performed while the engine is running, moving compo­nents {such as the ribbed belt, generator, and radiator fan) pose an additional risk.
• Set the parking brake fir5t and select the !’P” (Park) selector lever position.
• Always make sure that no parts of the body, jewelry; ties, loose clothing and long hair can be caught in moving engine components. Before any work, always re­move any jewelry and/or ties, tie back tong hair, and make sure all clothing fits close to the body to reduce the risk of anything becoming caught in engine components.
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• Pay: attention to the following warnings list­ed when work on the fuel system or .on the electrical equipment is required.
• Do not smoke.
• Never work near open flames.
• Always have a working fire extinguisher nearby.
• All work on the battery or electrical system in your vehicle can result in injuries,, chemi­cal burns, accidents, or burns. Because of this, all work must be performed only by-an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
• Limit your exposure to exhaust and chemi­cals to as short a time as possible.

WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:

• Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali­fornia ta cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain flu­ids contained in vehicles and certain prod­ucts of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead c0mpounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harms. Wash hands after handling.

Note
When filli.ng fluids, be sure not to add any flu­ids to the wrong reservoirs. Otherwise severe malfunctions and engine damage will occur.

Fot the sake of the environment
You should regularly check the ground under your vehicle in order to detect leaks q11ickly. If there are visible spots from oil or other fluid’s, bring your vehicle to an authorized Audi deal­er or authorized Audi Service Facility to be checked.

Opening and closing the hood

The hood is released from inside the vehicle.

Observe the safety precautions Gen­eral information.
Make sure the wiper arms are not raised up from the windshield. Otherwise the paint could be damaged.

Opening the hood

• With the door open, pull the lever) below the instrument panel in the direction of the ar­row
• Raise the hood slightly
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• Press the lever in the direction of the arrow. This releases the hooks.
• Open the hood.

Closing the hood

Push the hood down until you override the force of the strut.
Let the hood fall lightly into the latch. Do not press it in.

Messages
The following messages may appear depending on the vehicle equipment:

Warning! Hood is not locked. Stop vehicle and check the lock
The hood latch is. not locked correctly. Stop im­mediately and close the hood.

WARNING

• Never open the hood when there is steam or coolant escaping from the motor compart­ment, because there is a risk that you could be burned. Wait until no steam or coolant is escaping.
  For safety reasons the hood must always be latched securely while driving. Because of this, always check the hood after clos’ing it to make sure it i.s latched correctly. The hood i’s latched if the front corners cannot be lifted.
  If you notice that the hood is not latched while you are driving, stop immediately and close 1t, because driving when the hood is not latched increases the risk of an accident.

Motor Compartment Overview

The most important check points.

Observe the safety precautions¢ Gen­eral information.

1. Coolant expansion tank
2. Sticker* for engine oil specifications
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Engine oil filler opening
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Ground point(-) Charging the 7 2 volt vehicle battery, ]ump starting
7. Applies to: vehicles with the vehicle battery in the engine compartment: Vehicle bat­tery(+) under a cover Charging the 12 volt vehicle battery,, Jump starting
8. Applies to: vehicles with jump start point(+):  Jump start point(+) under a cover Charging the 7 2 volt vehicle batter Jump starting
9. Washer fluid reservoir (W)
10. Fuse housing

The engine oil dipstick and the engine oil filling opening may be located in different places within the engine compartment, depending on the en­gine version.

Engine Oil

If the engine oil level is too low

If you need to add engine oil, use an oil that is listed on the sticker. The sticker is located at the front of the engine compartment  When using the engine oil listed on the sticker, you can adjust the oil level as often as needed.
If engine oil that meets the recommended speci­fication is not available, in an emergency you may add a maximum of 0.5 quart {0.5 liter) of ACEA C3 or API SN engine oil one time until the next oil change.
Audi recommends having the oil changed by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.

Nate
Audi recommends using approved engine oil that meets the respective VW standard. Using engine oils which do not meet these quality standards can cause damage to the engine..

Tips
Audi recommends using engine oils provided by Audi Genuine Parts.
oil quality to decrease. Do not extract engine oil to reduce the level, because this will increase the risk of engine damage. Drive to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility im­mediately to have engine oil extracted.

Oil level system: malfunction! Please con­tact Service
The sensor that checks the engine oil level has malfunctioned. Drive immediately to an author­ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facili­ty to have the malfunction repaired.

Oil pressure sensor: malfunction! Please contact Service
The sensor that checks the engine oil pressure has malfunctioned. Drive immediately to an au­thorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to have the malfunction repaired.

Please drive to warm up engine
Especially low outside temperatures are a main reason why fuel may get into the engine oil. The fuel can only evaporate form the engine oil if the engine oil temperature is high enough.
Drive in the “S” gear.
Drive the engine at higher RPMs while avoiding full acceleration.
You should drive for at least 30 minutes. The in­dicator light may not turn off during this time. Repeat the steps that are described at any time.
Have an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility repair the malfunction if the indicator light does not turn off after a few drives.

WARNING
When the message D Please drive to warm up engine appears, adjust your speed accord­ing to the weather, road, terrain, and traffic conditions. You should never disobey the traf­fic laws applicable in the country in which you are driving in order to f0llow driving recom­mendations.

Tips
The oil pressure warning  is not an oil level indicator. Always check the oil level regularly.

Checking the Engine oil level
The engine oil dipstick varies depending on the engine type.

Observe the safety precaution, Gen­eral information.

• Park the vehicle on a level surface.
• Shut the engine off when it is warm.
• Wit approximately five minutes so that the en­gine oil can flow back into the engine oil pan.
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• Open the hood 
• Remove the oil dipstick wipe it off with a clean cloth and insert it all the way  again.
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• Remove the oil dipstick again and then read the oil level
• Slide the oil dipstick all the way in until it stops.
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• Add engine oil if necessary

Areas on the oil dipstick

1. If the engine oil level is just over the marking G), then engine oil must be added.
2. Do not add engine oil.

Note

• The engine! oil level must not be below the marking (D, because this increases the risk of engine damage.
• After adding engine oil, the oil level must not be above the marking@ s> fig. 135, because this increases the risk of catalyflc con­verter and/or engine damage. If the oil level is above the marking@, drive to an author­ized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have any engine oil extracted. Avoid high engine speeds, full ·ac­celeration, and heavy engine loads.

Tips

• The engine oil consumpti0n may be up to 0.5 quart/600 miles (0.5 Uter/1,000 km), depending on driving style and operating conditions. Consumption may be higher dur­ing the first 3,000 miles (SiOOO km). The engine oil level must be checked regularly. It is best to check each time you refuel your vehicle and before tong drives.
• Because of the lubrication and cooling of the engine, combustion engines, consume oil. The oil consumption varies depending on the engine and may change during the service. life of th.e engine. Engines generally consume more oil at the beginning during the break-in period. Then oil consumption stabilizes after the break-in period.
• Under normal conditions, oil consumption depends on the quality and viscosity of the oil, the engine RPM, the climate conditions. and the road conditions. The dilution of bil from condensation or fuel residue as welt as the age of the oil also play a role. Because engine wheat increases with mileage, oil con­sumption will increase again over time until it may be necessary to replace worn compo­nents.
• Betc1use all these variables. play a role, it is not possible to define an oil consumption standard. Therefore, the oil level must be checked regularly .
• If you bell eve that your engine has increased its oil consumption, contact an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility to determine the cause. Please note that an exact oil consumption measurement must be done with the necessary care and accuracy and may take time. An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Fa­cility is trained in accurately measuring the oil consumption.
• You can find inf0rn1ation on engine oil. and engine oil capacities for the USA at wwwaudiusa.com/help/maintenance , or for Can­ada at www.audi.ca/ca/web/en/customer-area/care-and-maintenance/audi-service-schedules.html, or call 800- 822-2834.

Adding Engine Oil

Observe the safety precautions Gen­eral information.

WARNING

• When adding oil, do not let oil drip onto hot engine components.. This increases the ri.sk of a fire.
  You must close the cap 0n the oil filler open­ing correctly so that oil does not leak out onto the hot engine and exhaust system when the engine is running, because this is a fire hazard.
• Always clean skin thoroughly if it comes into contact with engine oil.
  Engine oil is poisonous aad must be kept out of reach of children.
  Store the engine oil securely in the original container.

Note

• Only use high-grade engine. oil that explicit­ly meets the Audi oil quality standard for your vehicle. Using another oil may cause severe vehicle damage.
  Do not mix any additives with the engine oil. Additives may cause engine damage that is not covered by your New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

For the sake of the environment

• Oil should never enter the sewer system or come into contact with the ground.
  Follow the legal regulations in the country where you are located when disposing of empty oil containers,

Changing Engine Oil
Audi recommends having the oil changed at an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Serv­ice Facility.
Observe the safety precautions ¢ page 208, Gen­eral information.
The engine oil must be changed at the intervals specified in the Warranty & Maintenance Book­let. This is very important because the lubrication function of the oil gradually declines during regu­lar vehicle operation.
The engine oil should be changed more frequent­ly under certain circumstances. Have the oil changed more frequently if you often drive short distances, your vehicle is predominantly in stop­and-go traffic situations, is in very dusty environ­ments, or is operated for long periods of time in temperatures below zero.

Cleansing additives in the oil make fresh oil ap­pear darker after the engine has run briefly. This is normal and no reason to change the engine oil more frequently than recommended.
Because correctly disposing of engine oil is diffi­cult and special tools and technical knowledge are needed for an oil change, Audi recommends having your engine oil changed by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility.
If you change the engine oil yourself,. please note the following important information:

WARNING
If you change the engine oil on the vehicle yourself, the following precautions must be followed:

• Wear protective eyewear.
  Due to the risk of scalding, allow the engine to cool down sufficiently.
• Maintain enough distance when you are re­ moving the oil drain plug. While doing this,
  keep your forearm parallel to the ground to reduce the risk of hot oil dripping down your arm.
  • Drain the oil into a container designed for this purpose that is large enough to hold the full amount of oil in your engine.
  • Engine oil is poisonous. Always store out of reach of children.
  • Prolonged contact of used engine oil with the skarn may cause skin damage. Always wash oil off immediately with soap and wa­ter to protect your skin.

Note
Do not mix any additives with the engine oil. Additives may cause engine damage that is not covered by your New Vehicle Limited War­ranty.

For the sake of the environment

• Before changing the engine oil; make sure you can dispose of the used engine oil cor­rectly.
  Engine oil must always be disposed of cor­rectly. Do not dump it in the yard, in the forest, or in open water, river channels, or sew­ers.
• Have your used engine oil recycled by bring­ing it to a used oil collection site or contact a gas station.

Cooling System

Coolant
The engine cooling system is filled with a mixture of purified water and coolant additive at the fac­tory. This coolant must not be not changed.
The coolant level is monitored using the  indi­cator light. However, you should occasionally check the coolant level.

Messages
The following messages may appear depending on the vehicle equipment:

Turn off engine and check coolant level. See owner’s manual

The coolant level is too low.

Stop driving and switch the engine off. Check the coolant level

• If the coolant level is too low, add coolant  Only continue driving once the in­dicator light turns off.

Coolant temperature: too high. Please let engine run while vehicle is stationary
Let the engine run at idle for a few minutes to cool off, until the indicator light turns off.

• If the indicator light does not turn off, do not continue driving the vehicle. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

Coolant system: malfunction! Please turn off engine
Do not continue driving, shut the engine off, and switch the ignition off. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for as­sistance.

Coolant additive
The coolant additive is made of anti-freezing and corrosion protection agents. Only add the follow­ing coolant additives mixed with distilled water.

The amount of coolant additive that needs to be mixed with water depends on the climate where the vehicle will be operated. If the coolant addi­tive percentage is too low, the coolant can freeze and damage the engine.

Note

• Before the start of winter, have an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility check if the coolant additive in your vehicle matches the percentage appropriate for the climate. This is especially important when driving :in colder climates.
• If the Ci 12evo coolant additive is not availa­ble in an emergency, do not add any other additive. You could damage the engine. If this happens, only use distilled water and restore the correct mixture ratio with the specified coolant additive as soon as possi­ble.
• Only refill with new coolant.
• Radiator sealant must not be mixed with the coolant.
• You can continue driving if the permitted G l 2evo coolant additive was not added. However, go to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility immediately to have the coolant replaced to reduce the risk of engine damage.
• Due to the risk of engine damage, the cool­ing system should only be refilled by an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility. An authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility can also pro­vide you with important information about the recommended coolant additive.

Checking Coolant

Observe the safety precautions , Gen­eral information.
Checking the coolant level

• Park the vehicle on a level surface.
  Switch the ignition off.
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• Open the hood 
  Check the coolant level in the coolant expan­sion tank using the outer markings . The coolant level must be between the markings when the engine is cold. When the engine is warm it can be slight­ly above the upper marking.
  When you add coolant to the expansion tank, Cooling system.

Adding coolant
Requirement: there must be a residual amount of coolant in the expansion tank
If you must add coolant, use a mixture of water and coolant additive. Audi recommends mixing the coolant additive with distilled water.

Allow the engine to cool.
Place a large, thick towel on the coolant expan­sion tank cap.
Remove the cover G)  carefully to the  left
Add the correct mixture ratio of coolant
Make sure that the fluid level remains stable. Add more coolant if necessary.
Screw on the cap securely to the right.

Coolant loss usually indicates that there is a leak. Immediately drive your vehicle to an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility and have the cooling system inspected. If the cooling system is not leaking, coolant loss can re­sult from the coolant boiling due overheating and then being forced out of the cooling system.

WARNING

• The motor compartment in any vehicle is a potentially dangerous area. Stop the engine switch the ignition off, and allow the engine to cool before working in the engine com­partment. Always follow the information found General information.
• Never open the hood if you can see or hear steam or coolant escaping from the motor compartment. This increases the risk of burns. The cooling system is under pressure. When you no longer see or hear steam or coolant escaping, you may open the motor compartment with caution.
  When working in the engine compartment, remember that the radiator fan can switch on even if the ignition is switched off, which increases the risk of injury.
  Coolant additive and coolant can be danger­ous to your health. For this reason, store the coolant in the originate container and away from children. There is a risk of poisoning.

Note
Do not continue driving if the coolant expulsion tank is .empty. Do not add any coolant, because air could enter the coating system and damage the engine. See an authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service Facility for assistance.

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