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2016 Audi A3 oil capacity, type & filter

Multiple engine options are listed for the 2016 Audi A3. Select your engine below before buying oil or a filter.

2016 Audi A3 oil specs by engine
Engine Capacity Oil Type Filter
1.8L 4-Cyl Turbo — 5W-40 WIX 51032
2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo Diesel 5.8 qt — WIX 51032
1.4L 4-Cyl Turbo 4.2 qt 5W-40 Purolator L19168

Match one of 3 checked engine options before buying oil or a filter. Also check 2016 Audi A3 Sportback e tron .

1.8L 4-Cyl Turbo
Capacity Not confirmed Confirm the service-fill amount for this engine before adding oil.
Oil type 5W-40 i Based on 2 checked sources: AMSOIL Lookup and Castrol (Olyslager). Additional cross-check is still pending: agreement across all checked oil-type sources. 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 oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
WIX Shown first 51032 Search 51032 WIX 51036 Search 51036 WIX 51040 Search 51040 WIX 51042 Search 51042 Purolator PL21478 Search PL21478 PRO-TEC PXL10024 Search PXL10024

WIX 51032 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo Diesel
Capacity 5.8 qt i Capacity condition is not listed in the checked data, so confirm whether the service-fill amount includes a new filter before adding oil. See how we verify. Learn how we verify fitment Verified fit Buy at least 6 qt total; listed capacity is 5.8 qt.
Oil type Not confirmed Confirm the viscosity grade for this engine before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
WIX Shown first 51032 Search 51032 WIX 51036 Search 51036 WIX 51040 Search 51040 WIX 51042 Search 51042 Purolator L28161 Search L28161 Purolator L28176 Search L28176 PRO-TEC PXL10056 Search PXL10056 PRO-TEC PXL10024 Search PXL10024

WIX 51032 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

1.4L 4-Cyl Turbo
Capacity 4.2 qt i Based on 1 checked source: Pennzoil OATS. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked capacity source and 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-40 i Based on 1 checked source: Pennzoil OATS. Additional cross-check is still pending: a second checked oil-type source. 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 oil approval is not source-backed on this page; confirm the bottle or owner's manual before checkout.
Oil Filters Options cross-checked
Purolator Shown first L19168 Search L19168 PG241 Search PG241

Purolator L19168 is copied into the checkout checklist below. Other listed filters are source-backed alternatives.

5 sources checked Last checked: 2026-06-23 How we verify →

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2016 Audi A3 oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes

Which engine applies?

Check the door jamb sticker, owner's manual, or displacement badge on the engine cover. Match it to the engine options listed above before buying oil or a filter.

Filter part numbers

All listed filter part numbers are compatible alternatives for your vehicle. Choose any one brand, then confirm the exact part number at checkout.

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Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.

Source coverage for the 2016 Audi A3

Capacity sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup.

Oil type sources

Supported by Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Filter sources

Supported by RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and AMSOIL Lookup.

Source coverage

5 checked source rows for the 2016 Audi A3.

Before ordering for this 2016 Audi A3

Checkout verification checklist
1.8L 4-Cyl Turbo Buy →
Capacity
Unverified
Oil type
5W-40
Interval
10,000 mi / 12 mo
Filter
WIX 51032
2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo Diesel Buy →
Capacity
5.8 qt
Oil type
Unverified
Interval
10,000 mi / 12 mo
Filter
WIX 51032
1.4L 4-Cyl Turbo Buy →
Capacity
4.2 qt
Oil type
5W-40
Filter
Purolator L19168

Source check: Last checked 2026-06-23 from AMSOIL Lookup, Purolator Part Finder, RockAuto, Pennzoil OATS, and Castrol (Olyslager).

Audi A3 oil specs by year

This table includes checked Audi A3 model years available in our database.

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 6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 WIX 51032
2017 6 qt (multiple engines) 0W-20 WIX 51032
2016 Current page 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
2010 4.9 qt 5W-40 WIX 51032
2009 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K01
2008 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K05
2007 4.9 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K05
2006 4.8 qt (multiple engines) 5W-40 AMSOIL EA15K05

How we verified 2016 Audi A3 oil data

How we verify fitment

Checked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-23.

This page checked 5 sources for the 2016 Audi A3. The table lists which checked source contributed capacity, oil type, or filter evidence.

We checked leading oil brands and aftermarket filter catalogs so you don't have to.

Confidence
Cross-check pending i Some oil fields are based on checked source data but still need stronger cross-check evidence. Review area: 1.8L 4-Cyl Turbo oil type, 1.4L 4-Cyl Turbo capacity, and 1.4L 4-Cyl Turbo 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
2026-06-23
Field-level source support
  • Capacity: Pennzoil OATS and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Oil type: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
  • Filter: RockAuto, Purolator Part Finder, and AMSOIL Lookup
  • Change interval: Pennzoil OATS, AMSOIL Lookup, and Castrol (Olyslager)
Source Supports Checked Link
AMSOIL Lookup Capacity, Oil type, Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
Purolator Part Finder Filter 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
RockAuto Filter 2026-06-23 Checked source
Pennzoil OATS Capacity, Oil type 2026-06-23 Visit brand site
Castrol (Olyslager) Oil type 2026-06-23 Visit brand site

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