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2011 Audi A3 oil capacity, type & filter

The 2011 Audi A3 takes 4.9 qt of 5W-30 oil. Supported by 5 checked sources.

Applies to checked engine: 2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo Diesel. Also check 2011 Audi A3 Quattro .

Catalog selectors list the 2011 Audi A3 as its own oil row, separate from nearby Audi model rows. In the checked rows, the checked capacity, viscosity, and filter pattern is not identical to 2011 Audi A3 Quattro. Confirm the exact model name before buying oil or a filter; similar model names can share or split catalog rows. Current-row label: model qualifier absent. Nearby catalog rows add Quattro; use the seller row without that qualifier.

Capacity 4.9 qt i Based on 2 checked sources: AMSOIL Lookup and Pennzoil OATS. Additional cross-check is still pending: capacity condition (service fill / with filter vs dry fill). Use it as a reference, then confirm the service-fill / with-filter amount before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Oil type 5W-30 i Based on 3 checked sources: AMSOIL Lookup, Pennzoil OATS, and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: additional evidence. Use it as a reference, then confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment OEM approval code is not listed on this page. Turbocharged engines often require oils with a manufacturer-specific certification — look for the API certification symbol on the bottle, and check your owner’s manual for the exact required approval code before buying. What does 5W-30 mean? →
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
AMSOIL First candidate EA15K06 Search EA15K06 AMSOIL Additional candidate EA15K01 Confirm in selector AMSOIL Additional candidate EA15K02 Confirm in selector AMSOIL Additional candidate EA15K03 Confirm in selector AMSOIL Additional candidate EA15K04 Confirm in selector PRO-TEC Additional candidate PXL57083 Confirm in selector PRO-TEC Additional candidate PXL57561 Confirm in selector Purolator Additional candidate L38113 Confirm in selector

AMSOIL EA15K06 is copied into the checkout checklist as the first source-backed candidate for the 2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo Diesel. 7 other candidate numbers are kept for cross-checking; confirm the exact filter in the retailer selector before buying.

5 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-24 How we verify →

Oil specs changed across adjacent model years (2010 and 2012) compared with this 2011 page — confirm this is the correct model year before ordering.

Viscosity changed at this generation: this 2011 Audi A3 uses 5W-30. Checked records show 2006–2010 used 5W-40; checked records show 2012–2016 uses 5W-40. Confirm before purchasing oil.

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Oil product search paths for 5W-30
Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-30 → Castrol Edge 5W-30 → Pennzoil Platinum 5W-30 →

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2011 Audi A3 oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Filter part numbers

The filter part numbers listed above come from checked source rows for this vehicle and engine. Use them as candidates, then confirm the exact part number at checkout; do not substitute across engine rows.

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Quick reference for this 2011 Audi A3

Service specs at a glance
2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo Diesel Search this engine row →
Capacity
4.9 qt
Oil type
5W-30
Interval
10,000 mi / 12 mo
Filter
AMSOIL EA15K06

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-24 from AMSOIL fitment lookup, Pennzoil oil application database, RockAuto parts catalog, Purolator fitment catalog, and Castrol fitment database.

Audi A3 oil specs by year

The 2011 page is the twelfth-newest A3 oil record. Oil specs changed in the 2012 and 2010 model years — confirm you are on the correct year before buying oil or a filter.

Year Capacity Oil type Filter
2024 6 qt 0W-20 WIX 51032
2023 6 qt 0W-20 WIX 51032
2022 6 qt 0W-20 WIX 51032
2020 6 qt 0W-20 WIX 51032
2019 6 qt 0W-20 WIX 51032
2018 4.2–6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 WIX 51032
2017 4.2–6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 WIX 51032
2016 5.5 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 WIX 51032
2015 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 Purolator PL21478
2013 4.9 qt 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K06
2012 4.9 qt 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K06
2011 Current page 4.9 qt 5W-30 AMSOIL EA15K06
2010 4.9 qt 5W-40 WIX 51032
2009 4.9–5.8 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K01
2008 4.9–5.8 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K05
2007 4.9–5.8 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K05
2006 4.8–5.8 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K05

How we verified 2011 Audi A3 oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-24.

This page checked 5 sources for the 2011 Audi A3. Capacity: Pennzoil oil application database and AMSOIL fitment lookup; oil type: Pennzoil oil application database, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and Castrol fitment database; filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and RockAuto parts catalog.

Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo Diesel capacity and 2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo Diesel oil type. Use the listed values as references and confirm the exact engine before ordering or adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment
Sources checked
5
Last checked
2026-06-24
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Pennzoil oil application database and AMSOIL fitment lookup
  • Oil type: Pennzoil oil application database, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and Castrol fitment database
  • OEM oil spec: Not source-backed on this page
  • Filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, and RockAuto parts catalog
  • Change interval: Castrol fitment database
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL fitment lookup Capacity, Oil type, Filter 2026-06-24 Visit brand site
Pennzoil oil application database Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-24 Visit brand site
RockAuto parts catalog Filter 2026-06-24 Checked source
Purolator fitment catalog Filter 2026-06-24 Visit brand site
Castrol fitment database Oil type, Change interval 2026-06-24 Visit brand site

2011 Audi A3 oil — questions before buying

Can I use 10W-30 or 5W-40 instead of 5W-30 in my 2011 Audi A3?
The checked source rows on this page list 5W-30 for the 2011 Audi A3. Use 5W-30 unless your owner's manual, oil cap, or service information for your exact engine allows another grade. If a retailer suggests 10W-30 or 5W-40, match the engine row first and confirm the grade before buying.
Did the Audi A3 change its recommended oil viscosity across model years?
Yes. Checked records show the Audi A3 has specified more than one viscosity grade across model years. 2006–2010, 2012–2013, 2015–2016: 5W-40; 2011: 5W-30; 2019–2020, 2022–2024: 0W-20. Confirm the viscosity shown on this page matches your exact year before buying oil.

2011 Audi A3 maintenance checklist

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