Checked oil specs by engine
2016 Audi S3 oil capacity, type & filter
The 2016 Audi S3 takes 6 qt of 5W-40 oil. Supported by 6 checked sources.
Applies to checked engine: 2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo.
WIX 51032 is copied into the checkout checklist as the first source-backed candidate for the 2.0L 4-Cyl Turbo. 6 other candidate numbers are kept for cross-checking; confirm the exact filter in the retailer selector before buying.
Oil specs changed across adjacent model years (2015 and 2017) compared with this 2016 page — confirm this is the correct model year before ordering.
Search paths only — confirm the bottle matches your viscosity, API/OEM approval requirements, and purchase quantity before checkout.
2016 Audi S3 oil specs: capacity conditions and filter notes
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.
Retailer fitment tools may use different data. Confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter part number before ordering.
Quick reference for this 2016 Audi S3
- Capacity
- 6 qt
- Oil type
- 5W-40
- Interval
- 10,000 mi / 12 mo
- Filter
- WIX 51032
Source check: Last checked 2026-06-24 from AMSOIL fitment lookup, K&N Filters, Pennzoil oil application database, RockAuto parts catalog, Purolator fitment catalog, and Castrol fitment database.
Audi S3 oil specs by year
The 2016 page is the ninth-newest S3 oil record. Oil specs changed in the 2017 and 2015 model years — confirm you are on the correct year before buying oil or a filter.
| Year | Capacity | Oil type | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 qt | 0W-30 | WIX 51032 |
| 2024 | 6 qt | 0W-30 | PRO-TEC PXL10396 |
| 2023 | 6 qt | 0W-30 | WIX 51032 |
| 2022 | 6 qt | 0W-30 | WIX 51032 |
| 2020 | 6 qt | 0W-30 | WIX 51032 |
| 2019 | 6 qt | 0W-30 | WIX 51032 |
| 2018 | 5.5 qt | 5W-40 | PRO-TEC PXL10024 |
| 2017 | 5.5 qt | 5W-40 | PRO-TEC PXL10024 |
| 2016 Current page | 6 qt | 5W-40 | WIX 51032 |
| 2015 | 5.8 qt | 5W-40 | WIX 51032 |
| 2014 | 6 qt | 0W-40 | PRO-TEC PXL10024 |
How we verified 2016 Audi S3 oil data
How we verify fitmentChecked fitment data. Last checked: 2026-06-24.
This page checked 6 sources for the 2016 Audi S3. Capacity: AMSOIL fitment lookup; oil type: AMSOIL fitment lookup and Castrol fitment database; filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, RockAuto parts catalog, and K&N Filters.
- Confidence
- Cross-check pending
- Sources checked
- 6
- Last checked
- 2026-06-24
- Capacity: AMSOIL fitment lookup
- Oil type: AMSOIL fitment lookup and Castrol fitment database
- OEM oil spec: Not source-backed on this page
- Filter: Purolator fitment catalog, AMSOIL fitment lookup, RockAuto parts catalog, and K&N Filters
- Change interval: Castrol fitment database
| Source | Supports | Checked | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMSOIL fitment lookup | Capacity, Oil type, Filter | 2026-06-24 | Visit brand site |
| K&N Filters | Filter | 2026-06-24 | Visit brand site |
| Pennzoil oil application database | Checked | 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 |
2016 Audi S3 oil questions that affect checkout
How often should I change the oil on a 2016 Audi S3?
Castrol's service data indicates a 10,000 mi / 12 mo change interval for the 2016 Audi S3. Your actual service need depends on driving conditions and the oil-life monitor reading. Always confirm against your owner's manual; severe-duty cycles may shorten the interval.
2016 Audi S3 oil — questions before buying
- Can I use 10W-40 instead of 5W-40 in my 2016 Audi S3?
- The checked source rows on this page list 5W-40 for the 2016 Audi S3. Use 5W-40 unless your owner's manual, oil cap, or service information for your exact engine allows another grade. If a retailer suggests 10W-40, match the engine row first and confirm the grade before buying.
- Did the Audi S3 change its recommended oil viscosity across model years?
- Yes. Checked records show the Audi S3 has specified more than one viscosity grade across model years. 2014: 0W-40; 2015–2018: 5W-40; 2019–2020, 2022–2025: 0W-30. Confirm the viscosity shown on this page matches your exact year before buying oil.
2016 Audi S3 maintenance checklist
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- Oil type & capacity 5W-40 · 6 qt Checked
Where to buy
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Walmart
Search Walmart for 2016 Audi S3 oil and filter, then match the listing specs against the capacity and viscosity shown above before adding to cart.
Search 2016 Audi S3 oil & filter →AutoZone
Use AutoZone's vehicle selector for the 2016 Audi S3 to confirm oil capacity, viscosity, and filter fitment before checkout.
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