Oil & fluid capacities

Audi Q3 (8U, I)2012 – 20187 engines
Verified across 2 independent sourcesLast reviewed 2026-11-06

Verified against the Audi Q3 Owner's Manual 8U0012720AF (edition 11.2017)

Engine oil capacity · with filter
4.2–6.0US qt · 4–5.7 L
0W-30 / 5W-30 · varies by engine — see the per-engine table below
Engine oil (with filter)4.2–6.0 US qt · 4–5.7 L
Coolant8.5–10.6 US qt · 8–10 L
Oil viscosity0W-30 / 5W-30
Wheel-nut torque103 lb-ft · 140 N·m

Per-engine engine-oil, coolant and transmission-fluid capacities for the Audi Q3 (8U, I) (2012 – 2018), read from the manufacturer's owner's manual and cited per value. Oil figures are the service-refill quantity with a new filter; where the generation offers more than one engine the figures differ — match the row to your engine.

Per-engine fluids 7 engines

EngineEngine oil (with filter)Oil viscosityOil spec / standardCoolant
1.4 TFSI (CHPB) 110kW4.2 US qt · 4 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data5W-30 Verified[1]VW 504 00 Verified[1]10.6 US qt · 10 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data
2.0 TDI (CFFB) 103kW4.5 US qt · 4.3 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data5W-30 Verified[1]VW 507 00 Verified[1]8.5 US qt · 8 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data
2.0 TDI (CYLA) 135kW5.8 US qt · 5.5 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data5W-30 Verified[1]VW 507 00 Verified[1]9.4 US qt · 8.9 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data
2.0 TFSI (CULC) 162kW6.0 US qt · 5.7 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data0W-30 Verified[1]VW 504 00 Verified[1]10.6 US qt · 10 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data
2.0 TDI (CUVC) 110kW5.0 US qt · 4.7 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data5W-30 Verified[1]VW 507 00 Verified[1]9.4 US qt · 8.9 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data
2.0 TFSI (CCZC) 125kW4.9 US qt · 4.6 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data5W-30 Verified[1]VW 504 00 Verified[1]10.6 US qt · 10 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data
2.0 TDI (CUVD) 88kW5.0 US qt · 4.7 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data5W-30 Verified[1]VW 507 00 Verified[1]8.5 US qt · 8 L Verified[2]OEM workshop data

Drain & wheel torque 2

Wheel bolt / lug-nut torque103 lb-ft · 140 N·mVerified[2]
Oil drain plug torque22 lb-ft · 30 N·mVerified[2]

Related verified specs

Engine codeEA211 1.4 TFSI · EA888 2.0 TFSI · EA189 / EA288 2.0 TDI

Full specifications, dimensions and all engines → Audi Q3 (8U, I) overview

Frequently asked

What is the engine oil capacity of the Audi Q3 (8U, I) (2012 – 2018)?
Engine oil capacity (with filter) is 6.0 US qt · 5.7 L, varying by engine — see the per-engine table above, verified from the owner's manual and cited.
What is the coolant capacity of the Audi Q3 (8U, I)?
Coolant system capacity is 10.6 US qt · 10 L, verified from the owner's manual.
What is the wheel-nut (lug) torque for the Audi Q3 (8U, I)?
Wheel-nut torque is 140 Nm, verified from the owner's manual.

Sources

  1. Audi Q3 Owner's Manual 8U0012720AF (edition 11.2017)Held via ownersmanual.audi.com (Audi manufacturer portal); 8U chassis confirmed by part-number prefix; oil specs/viscosity/brake fluid/engine identityRetrieved 2026-11-06
  2. OEM workshop data — Audi Q3 (8U)Per-engine oil/coolant capacities + drain/wheel-bolt torque; cross-verified against the held Audi OMRetrieved 2026-11-06