Engine oil Audi Q3
Do you not know what oil to fill in the Audi Q3 engine? I have compiled a ranking of the best oils for the Audi Q3 engine based on my experience on this page. Plus, I have selected all compatible oils for this car. The data is taken from the official websites of motor oil manufacturers and not invented by me.
There is no water on this page—a pure squeeze of information from all resources and my opinion. I analyzed the data from selection sites and compiled a list of the best oils for the Audi A4 engine. If it was helpful, rate the material or leave your opinion in the comments, I’m happy to answer any questions!
FAQ, educational program on the selection:
- What viscosity is suitable for an Audi Q3 engine?
Fits 0W30, 0W40, 5W30. Depends on the environment and engine condition. - How much oil is in an Audi Q3 engine?
Enough canister of 5 liters. Look at this paragraph in the article – the volume depends on the engine model. - What is the oil change interval for the Audi Q3?
15,000 km or once a year. But I recommend changing it more often 🙂
The content of the article:
- Audi Q3 oil selection criteria
- The volume of oil in the Audi Q3 engine
- Oil selection table by season (winter, summer)
- TOP 5 best oils for Audi Q3
Audi Q3 oil selection criteria
- VAG approvals according to the passport 502.00/505.00 and 504.00/507.00.
- ACEA A3/B3 and above.
- Viscosity is suitable 0W30, 0W40, 5W30. But most often, drivers fill in 5w30.
Viscosity information for individual engines can be found in the engine oil interchangeability catalog: https://www.northsealubricants.com/en/oil-advisor
The catalog can be trusted, the data is taken from car manufacturers. At the same time, you can choose not only oil for the engine, but also for the gearbox, power steering, brake system, cooling system. That is, all liquids.
Audi Q3 engine oil volume
- 2.0 TFSI – 4.6 liters
- 2.0 TDI – 5 liters
Oil selection table by season (winter, summer)
Audi Q3 8u 2011-2014
| Year | Viscosity SAE All Season от +25 до -25 °Cwinter от -35 до 0 °Csummer от 0 до +35 °C | Petrol API | Diesel API | Type | Featured Manufacturers |
| 2011 | 10W-40 15W-400W-30 0W-4020W-40 25W-40 | SM | CI-4 | semi-synthetic | Mobil, Лукойл, Valvoline, Xado, ZIC, Kixx, G-Energy |
| 2012 | 15W-400W-40 5W-4020W-40 25W-40 | SM | CI-4 | semi-synthetic | Mobil, Xado, ZIC, Лукойл, Valvoline, Kixx, G-Energy |
| 2013 | 10W-40 15W-400W-40 0W-3020W-40 25W-40 | SM | CI-4 | synthetic, semi-synthetic | Castrol, Mobil, Xado, ZIC, Лукойл, Valvoline, Kixx |
| 2014 | 10W-40 15W-400W-40 5W-4020W-40 25W-40 | SM | CI-4 | synthetic, semi-synthetic | Xado, ZIC, Mobil, SHELL, Castrol, Лукойл, Valvoline, Gt-Oil |
Audi Q3 8u 2015-2020
| Year | Viscosity SAE All Season от +25 до -25 °Cwinter от -35 до 0 °Csummer от 0 до +35 °C | Petrol API | Diesel API | Type | Featured Manufacturers |
| 2015 | 10W-40 10W-50 15W-400W-40 5W-40 5W-5020W-40 25W-40 25W-50 | SM | CI-4 | synthetic, semi-synthetic | SHELL, Castrol, Mobil, Xado, ZIC, Лукойл, Valvoline, Gt-Oil |
| 2016 | 10W-50 15W-400W-40 5W-5020W-40 25W-50 | SN | CJ | synthetic | Mobil, Castrol, SHELL, Xado, Valvoline, Лукойл, ZIC, Gt-Oil |
| 2017 | 10W-50 15W-500W-40 0W-5020W-40 25W-50 | SN | CJ | synthetic | Castrol, SHELL, Mobil, Xado, ZIC |
| 2018 | 10W-50 15W-500W-40 0W-5020W-40 25W-50 | SN | CJ-4 | only synthetic | SHELL, Mobil, Castrol, Xado |
| 2019 | 10W-500W-5015W-50 20W-50 | SN | CJ-4 | only synthetic | SHELL, Castrol, Mobil |
| 2020 | 5W-50 10W-600W-50 0W-6015W-50 15W-60 | SN | CJ-4 | only synthetic | SHELL, Ca |
Data taken from autogener.ru. They are close to the official ones, but they are not. From my own experience I will say that information can be used, but wisely. I would not trust her strongly, but it would not hurt to get acquainted.
TOP 5 best oils for Audi Q3
This is my personal choice based on experience and analysis of information on the Internet. It is for informational purposes only and is not a call to purchase. No one has paid the rating, I do not cooperate with manufacturers, so there is no “order” here.
- MOBIL 1 ESP 5W-30
- TOTAL Quartz INEO Long Life 5W-30
- SHELL Helix HX8 ECT 5W-30
- Motul Specific 504 00 507 00 5W-30
- LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4200 5W-30
MOBIL 1 ESP 5W-30
| Viscosity | 5W-30 | Pour point | -50oC |
| API | SN/SM | Dynamic viscosity CSS | – |
| ACEA | C2/C3 | Kinematic viscosity at 100°C | 11,72 mm²/s |
Approvals:
- ACEA C2/C3,
- API SN/SM
- MB Approval 229.52/229.51/229.31
- VW 504 00/ 507 00
- Porsche C30
- Peugeot Citroen Automobiles B71 2290
- GM dexos2TM (License number D20281HC015)
TOTAL Quartz INEO Long Life 5W-30
| Viscosity | 5W-30 | Pour point | -42oC |
| API | – | Dynamic viscosity CSS | – |
| ACEA | C3 | Kinematic viscosity at 100°C | 12,05 mm²/s |
Approvals:
- ACEA С3
- VAG 504.00/507.00
- Porsche C30
- BMW Longlife-04
- Mercedes-Benz 229.51
MSHELL Helix HX8 ECT 5W-30
| Viscosity | 5W-30 | Pour point | -45oC |
| API | SN | Dynamic viscosity CSS | 14 000 – 15 000 |
| ACEA | C3 | Kinematic viscosity at 100°C | 11,9 – 12,3 mm²/s |
Approvals:
- API SN
- ACEA C3
- MB 229.51
- VW 504/507
Motul Specific 504 00 507 00 5W-30
| Viscosity | 5W-30 | Pour point | -42oC |
| API | – | Dynamic viscosity CSS | – |
| ACEA | C3 | Kinematic viscosity at 100°C | 11,73 mm²/s |
Approvals:
- ACEA C3
- VW 504/507
LIQUI MOLY Top Tec 4200 5W-30
| Viscosity | 5W-30 | Pour point | -38oC |
| API | SN | Dynamic viscosity CSS | 5806 mPas at -30℃ |
| ACEA | A3/B4/C3 | Kinematic viscosity at 100°C | 11,93 mm²/s |
Approvals:
- API: SN
- ACEA: A3/B4/C3
- BMW: Longlife-04
- MB: 229.51; Porsche: C30
- VW: 504 00/507 00.