What box is on the audi q3 2.0. However, nothing new: repair and maintenance of the Audi Q3. Motors and fire

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I noticed that on this resource nothing was really written about the Audi Q3 car from Anytime. Prepared a small review after a trip on this crossover. Let's briefly go over the main points. I apologize in advance to the readers that the car is dirty. So let's go!

Handling and suspension

The car is very confident and stable on the road. clear steering does not require taxiing at highway speeds even in the presence of a track. short steering rack contributes to comfortable handling and at low speeds, no need to "wrap" on the steering wheel, as they say.

The suspension is quite comfortable and elastic, but the passage of "speed bumps" and transverse pits is quite strongly felt. There is no particular choice here: either good handling, or a soft and comfortable suspension. But, in my opinion, VAG engineers have found the optimal balance of handling and comfort.

1.4TFSI+DSG6

Oh ... This couple has been given so much attention at autoforums. I will add my few words about this and I. In my opinion, this bundle is optimal for this car. The only thing that may be missing is branded all-wheel drive Quattro. Yes, Anytime's Audi Q3 is front-wheel drive.

Preselective robotic box DSG gear(DQ250) works very well, without jerks. In sport mode, it works out at 120%. After reading the forums, I was afraid that there would be jerks, jerks when switching. But I really liked the DSG. Six steps are enough at absolutely all speeds, since this DSG option is where the clutches are in an oil bath, which adds reliability, and you can still skid a bit in the snow.

For comparison: a robotic gearbox with two clutches, which is installed on Smart Fortwo or Smart Forfour, by the famous Getrag company behaves much worse, sharper and less comfortable.

The engine also left positive impressions. This Q3 has a TFSI engine with a displacement of 1.4 liters at 150 Horse power and torque of 250 N*m.

With a quiet ride in the sport mode of the transmission, whistles and the rustle of the turbine are heard, a very bewitching sound. As if a small Boeing is flying under the hood. The engine is absolutely enough in urban operation and on the Moscow Ring Road. But at speeds above 120, it is already necessary to calculate overtaking, the engine "deflates". In my opinion, this car has enough engine, if the engine were more powerful, there would be more fines!

Equipment and interior

Complete set, as I understand it, initial. Fabric interior with comfortable seats, leather steering wheel and manual transmission knob. Unfortunately, only air conditioning, not climate control. Heated front seats. Music, by the way, is so-so.

I liked the bi-xenon headlights and LED rear lights. They shine perfectly, and it’s not in vain that many people are fans of the architecture of Audi headlights: they look gorgeous. There are also headlight washers - a very useful thing, especially in such dirty weather. But the washer fluid will most likely go away quickly.

The interior is comfortable and spacious. This is especially noticeable to me, because height is 195-196 centimeters. The back does not get tired or numb from long driving, the seats are good.

An MMI screen is installed on the central dashboard, which can be manually closed and opened. For such money, an electric drive could also be made.

There are no complaints about ergonomics either, everything is as usual with the Germans. I really didn’t like that to tilt the back you need to turn the handle on the side of the seat, like on old Volkswagens or like on the same Skoda Octavia.

Since the start of sales of the Q7, Audi has already sold more than half a million SUVs. After the serial production of Q5, which distinguished itself in medium sizes, there was another spurt in sales.

Everyone wondered what would happen to a small and inexpensive brother - the Audi Q3. Will it seem too small compared to other cars?

The new model was very important for Audi. But the company's expectations were justified. Although this model costs almost half as much as the company's most sophisticated SUV, the Q3 sales volumes greatly surprised absolutely all marketers. Perhaps this is the most profitable crossover concept.

Audi Q3 is from the premium segment, so we decided to do a test drive in an unusual place - the richest quarter of Zurich. Besides stock cars, our small team of journalists also got access to prototypes that appeared on the market much later. But first things first.

Audi Q3 design

And once again, you can remember about the size. Sitting behind the wheel and looking at the car from the outside, you can’t even imagine how much space is inside. Perhaps the most efficient distribution and layout of all the parts necessary for the machine.

Distinguishes from Q-series counterparts by strongly beveled racks. It is because of the racks that the crossover looks so much like a hatchback. The first impression of the car does not change. This is another clone from the Q family. Audi Q3, whose photos are publicly available, perfectly give out the appearance of the hatchback from the outside, but make you misunderstand the dimensions of the car from the inside.

The most famous, for the modern automotive industry, designer De Silva was engaged in the design of the car. But not only did he have a hand in the design, perhaps that is why the design came out a little understated. The same feelings arise in the cabin of the car. Photos of the Audi Q3 capture this awkward feeling at full size. Of course, it is very difficult to find fault with the style and interior, but still there is no zest. You expect more from a premium class, but with the Q3, expectations are not always justified. You can watch photos of the Audi Q3 as much as you like and not find something interesting and exciting. You can fall in love with this car just by sitting in it. The experience of the trip will be unforgettable.

Salon Audi Q3

In the new Q3, everything is thought out and practical. There is nothing superfluous, not even a brake lever - it has long been electromechanical and is controlled by a key. A similar system has been implemented since the most basic versions of the crossover.

Landing in the car is comfortable, the front seats are rigid and comfortable, securely fix the body. If you want novelty, you can order sports chairs. They have adjustable pillow height, due to the retractable roller. All for your money: for a surcharge, you can purchase a dark headlining, which will add even more sportiness to the car.

The most recognizable element of the interior is the steering wheel with two spokes located below. This steering wheel design is also found on other Q-series vehicles.

Traditional round dials and a small monochrome display in place of information gauges. The display displays all the information that the driver needs. A screen is hidden in the central panel, which opens by pressing the cover. It has a resolution of 7 inches, can display maps, weather, control music. Maps of Russia are not very detailed, but the execution of maps of Europe is on top.

The interior styling is quite simple, but the build quality is beyond praise. High quality materials immediately set it apart from other crossovers. But there are still savings. Below the floor, everything is much worse: the door handles, the console are processed with not the most expensive materials.

There is a lot of space in the rear seats, although from the outside it creates a completely different impression. The front seats are quite compact, and all three rear seats have headrests, but still only two passengers can fit comfortably. Not too much space. But there are full-fledged armrests, with a small drawer inside and retractable cup holders. But there is not so much space under the head in the back - the sloping roof affects. The second-row seats fold into a flat floor if necessary, organizing just a huge space for luggage.

The trunk of the Q3 has a volume of 460 liters. But when inspecting the trunk revealed a drawback — a shelf. It cannot be removed anywhere, and if you are going to transport a bulky and high cargo, this will cause some inconvenience. For the sake of transporting long loads, the engineers made the front seat folding. Although optional, a configuration without a folding front seat can be ordered.

Audi Q3: technical data

The basic version is available with three motors. All two-liter, two petrol and one turbodiesel. The weakest of the gasoline - 170 hp. Only for him is available a manual transmission and front-wheel drive. But you can also order a seven-speed gearbox and all-wheel drive. A more powerful version of the 211 hp gasoline engine, as well as a turbodiesel, comes with an automatic transmission, in standard equipment. The complete set can be changed depending on preferences, you can choose a car for yourself and your requests.

In addition, recently they began to release Q3 with the best gasoline engine for 300 hp, as well as a model with a small but economical turbodiesel. You can buy an Audi Q3 with monodrive mechanics for 1,300,000 rubles. Pretty good for a car like this.

Four-wheel drive uses a multi-plate clutch as a center differential. It has electronic control and in the "standard" mode gives all the power to the front pair. If the wheels start to slip, the traction is instantly transferred to the wheel that has the best grip. The slipping wheel in this case will even slow down, since torque is not transmitted to it.

The wheelbase is almost 10 cm shorter than that of the triple's competitor, the BMW X1, which we mentioned in passing when we took it apart. Externally, competitors also differ in size. But in the cabin, oddly enough, there is even a little more space! What is the secret?

And the secret of Audi was hidden in the engine, or rather in its layout. It is located transversely and occupies a much smaller volume. This also applies to the size of the base, the parts fit compactly and do not take up much space.

Audi Q3: test drive.

The version that was tested had a 211 horsepower engine. The engine is both powerful and quiet at the same time. Also included was a seven-speed automatic transmission with two clutches. The box came out very small in size, it was placed next to the motor, which is located transversely. The car has an efficiency setting that automatically disengages the clutch. The effectiveness of this solution is controversial, not only is the closing speed very high, but also in basic configuration there is a system of stabilization and stability.

Q3 is equipped with all-wheel drive, but the car is hardly suitable for off-road use. There is only a system of assistance when driving downhill. More is not needed - Q3 was originally positioned as a crossover for the city, so the developers did not even have a goal to create something more off-road. This is also evidenced by the low ground clearance - 170 mm. But the car is still capable of driving over rough terrain at small overhang angles.

I was pleased with the suspension - there are no sharp buildups or movements from side to side. Although all this is typical for good road surfaces, on which the test drive took place. The video test drive filmed after testing the Audi Q3 demonstrates the amazing dynamics of the Q3 and the excellent handling of the model.

The work of the motor and gearbox immediately distinguishes a quality car. The pedal is very sensitive, responds to any manipulation. This provokes active driving and excitement, which you do not expect from a crossover. The biggest acceleration to hundreds is 6.5 seconds for the maximum configuration! But as always, not without cons. If you press the kickdown, there is a slight pause. Quite often it is annoying, but you can get used to it. Audi demonstrates the excellent qualities of a road car. In the basic configuration there is a system that actively saves fuel in traffic jams. In the city, you can achieve savings of up to 12 liters per hundred.

Conclusion

Audi Ku3 price depends mainly on the engine configuration. They start from 1,240,000 rubles, and the most sophisticated model costs 1,700,000 rubles. For many potential buyers of the Audi Q3, its price will seem too high, but there is something to pay for. Heated rear seats, the best dynamics among classmates, excellent interior design. It is also worth noting the amazing reliability of the car. In connection with this fact, the Audi Q3 with mileage is much cheaper than its brand new counterparts, but it is the reliability of the car that compensates for all the shortcomings.

There are a lot of videos about the Audi Q3. Here is one of the best videos:

The prehistory of this test does not begin as usual in the editorial office of the famous German automotive publication Auto Bild, but in the city of Baunatal. Right there in the factory Volkswagen Group, “trained” the robot to assemble automatic boxes gears. The "machine" set to work like a young apprentice - badly and with errors. The task of the robot is to insert a small metal gasket into the specified place. On the first day, the robot dropped the ring eight times: several times on the floor and several times in the box. Next to the “soulless assembler” was an experienced mechanic who had to correct errors by hand. It seems that he did not notice the blunders of the "iron locksmith". It was this box that was equipped with the Audi Q3 2.0 TDI Ouattro, which got tested by the editors of Auto Bild. As you may have guessed, the gasket was inside the box until the gear mechanism "bitten" it.

But first things first. The test Audi Q3 was painted in a new color "Samoa Orange". The car was generously stuffed with options, including MMI with navigation, the Comfort package, xenon. As a result, the cost of the crossover rose to 51,115 Euros. The same is asked for stately sedans Audi A6 and Mercedes E-Class.

The high cost created high expectations. But after landing behind the wheel there was disappointment. Inside it is very crowded, so much so that depression overcomes. The landing is too high and the roof is low. You have to sit bent over like a question mark. The rear is also cramped, and the trunk is only 460 liters (1365 liters with the seats folded down). This car was invented by marketers. However, the Audi Q3 is in demand in Europe. In Germany alone, 75,000 crossovers have already been sold. Who cares about practicality, not stylish things, it is better to invest in a structurally identical Volkswagen Tiguan.

After 66,000 km, there were complaints about the salon. The plastic began to make noise, especially the steering column lining. Plastic panels in the leg area scratch and rub, and the cleaning process is no easier than the Japanese. The rotary MMI control is located not in the usual place on the center console, but on the front panel. The unusual control logic is also annoying: to go down the menu, you need to turn the knob to the left. The parking sound signal reports a reduction in the distance too hysterically. Highway Lane Keeping Assist is polite and correct, but gets a little jittery when the road narrows in work areas.

What really excites is the combination of engine, gearbox and chassis. It's amazing how quickly and nimbly the compact crossover takes corners, bolstered by a 2-litre diesel. TDI with its 177 HP accelerates faster than before and consumes an average of 8.2 l / 100 km. Unlike many crossovers, the Audi Q3 is very stable at high speeds. The suspension strikes the perfect balance between resilience and absorbency. No wonder the Q3 has covered 100,000 km in just 17 months.

On suburban highways, the S-Tronic box works softly and smoothly, but in city traffic it gets in the way, especially when maneuvering. With a slight pressure on the gas, nothing happens at first, but it is worth adding more, and a jerk occurs, like a novice driver. The problem is known. One of the manufacturer's recommendations is to change the oil every 60,000 km.

51,935 km - malfunction of the EGR system cooler. Since autumn 2014, a modernized unit has been installed.

During the test, the Audi Q3 visited the workshop several times. At 27,000 km, the lambda probe broke. A warranty case, as well as a defect in the cooler of the exhaust gas recirculation system. Since the autumn of 2014, the assembly has been modified by the manufacturer. There are also drawbacks to the elegant xenon headlights. The discharge lamps gave up their last breath in both units, which would cost 256 euros without warranty.

The Audi Q3 uses xenon from three companies: Hella, Philips and Mitsubishi Electric. Audi mechanics know that Philips bulbs burn out very quickly.

Toward the end of the village the battery in the key. But these are trifles compared to the annoying nuisance that happened to the gearbox. After 96,025 km, the clutch began to slip, and during acceleration, a metallic ring was emitted. The specialists from Baunatal performed two oil changes, which alleviated the situation, but did not eliminate the problem. In the end, it was decided to open the box. Result? Inside, the remains of a crumpled metal adjusting ring were found, the same one that the robot installs, under the strict control of the master.

The reason for the failure of the S-Tronic is an extra part in the box. Audi assures that this problem cannot be repeated.

Audi comment: “Slippage was due to the presence of a large amount of metal filings in the oil and their contamination of the friction linings on the clutch disc.

The investigation confirmed that a foreign metal body entered the box during assembly on the conveyor. The incident is related to the automation process introduced not so long ago. The metal ring must be taken by one of the robots and inserted into the required place. The error log recorded 8 failures on the day of production of this box.

Friction discs are badly worn. The reason is metal chips in the oil due to the destruction of a foreign body.

All the malfunctions that have occurred will cost dearly to the owner of the already not cheap Audi Q3. Audi should have done some serious work on the bugs and more carefully prepare for the production of new models in order to somehow justify the high prices.

Specifications of the Audi Q3 2.0 TDI

A type	turbodiesel R4/16
Working volume	1968 cm3
Bore x Stroke	81.0 x 95.5 mm
Camshaft drive	belt
Max power	177 HP / 4200 rpm
Max Torque	380 Nm / 1750 rpm
Max Speed	212 km/h
Transmission	DSG 7
Drive unit
Length Width Height	4385/1831/1608 mm
Wheelbase	2603 mm
Track width (front / rear)	1571/1575 mm
Curb weight	1650 kg
535 kg
Brakes (front/rear)	Ventilated disc. / disk.
Permissible trailer weight with brakes	2000 kg
Permissible trailer weight without brakes	750 kg
Trunk volume	460-1365 l

Test measurements

Parameters	Test start	End of test
Acceleration 0-50 km/h	2.8 s	2.5 s
Acceleration 0-100 km/h	8.3 s	7.6 s
Acceleration 0-130 km/h	13.9 s	13.4 s
Elasticity 60-100 km/h	4.7 s	4.3 s
Elasticity 80-120 km/h	5.8 s	5.8 s
Stopping distance from 100 km/h (cold brakes)	36.0 m	36.6 m
Stopping distance from 100 km/h (hot brakes)	38.8 m	36.2 m
Noise in cabin at 100 km/h	61 dB	60 dB
Noise in the cabin at a speed of 130 km / h	70 dB	70 dB

No corrosion was found in the body cavities.

Scratches are noticeable in the first cylinder - probably a consequence of carbon deposits (soot). In other cylinders the picture is better.

Timing belt reinforced with Kevlar - declared resource 210,000 km.

Buyers of the Audi Q3 mostly switch from lower-class crossovers, expecting comfort and reliability. Years convince them of the correctness of the decision

In the midst of a crossover boom in the luxury segment, designer Julian Hoenig unveiled his vision of a Fellowship of the Ring sports crossover, the Audi Cross Coupe Quattro. In sketches, this project still looks attractive. In its most modern forms, his style was subtly reminiscent of the time when auto machines Union took the top lines not only at the races in Le Mans. In metal, it turned out a little more boring, but to get an idea of \u200b\u200bthe future compact crossover, which became the Audi Q3, the prototype allowed. The serial sample appeared in 2011 and was built on the same platform as the Golf 6, Audi A3, and most importantly, the VW Tiguan, which has a lot in common with our hero. I would even say that if you want to know the virtues and disadvantages of Audi Q3, read the Tiguan article. But this, of course, will not be the whole truth. By the way, it is interesting to note that the debut of the crossover took place at the auto show in Shanghai, and not in Europe or America, as one might assume.

Imbalance. The digitization of the scales is so strikingly different,
which is even annoying, but it does not affect readability

Intelligence. The MMI system was once difficult to master,
but the firmware update was not in vain

MOTORS AND FIRE

Five motors were installed on the Q3 during the entire production period. The base was 1.4 TFSI, familiar to everyone by the mass of the group's cars from Skoda Fabia to, in fact, the Audi Q3. It was aggregated with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual for Europe and a 7-speed automatic for the Russian market. The motor is fast, high-torque, economical, but continues the sad story of 1.8T turbo engines, which required overhaul more often than we would like to run 150,000 kilometers. However, cars with a 1.4 engine appeared only a year ago and so far the owners are not particularly worried.

Since launch power units were 2.0 liters. Both petrol and diesel. All with a turbine. A pair for each type of fuel. They differed in the settings of the intake system, power, traction and price. The base was considered 2.0 TFSi with a capacity of 170 liters. With. and a maximum torque of 280 Nm. Its more powerful version was "supercharged" to 211 hp. With. and up to 300 Nm at higher, however, speeds. The engines turned out to be economical and environmentally friendly, but suffering from some inherent problems. The first and main one is zhor oil. In a different way, oil consumption of up to 1.5 liters per 1000 km on a serviceable engine cannot be named. Flat pistons and thin rings are part of the problem. It seems that VW saved on the material of the cylinder wall coating. Those who ran over a hundred demonstrate frank scuffs and scratches. Soot on pistons, on valves, failures of knock sensors, catalyst and oxygen sensors - all these are eggs from one basket. Repair seems expensive only until the turbine fails. That's when the owner will know what is really expensive. This rarely happens, but if guarantee period does not hit, it eases the owner's pocket by 80,000 rubles when buying spare parts from hand. And this is the price without the cost of labor and warranty. Interestingly, tuning kits sometimes work more reliably than the original. If you dig into the Borg-Warner catalogs, you can order exactly the same turbine, but without the VW emblem for 50,000 rubles. And so with everything. A Philips bulb will cost half as much as a VAG sticker. Alas, these are the realities of the current automotive world.

Turbo. All engines that are installed on the Audi Q3 are turbocharged.
Diesels are especially good. They are not only more economical than gasoline, but also faster.
Let's not talk about ecology, it's not interesting anymore

Two diesel engines with the same volume of 1968 cm3 develop 140 and 177 forces, depending on the firmware. They are very economical and powerful. A more powerful one demonstrates a maximum of 380 Nm of torque and consumes about 6 liters of fuel outside the city. I must say that this motor, which has the BKD index, is the best choice for Audi Q3. At least better than petrol. It is much more reliable, and its service is a little more expensive. And even then, given the presence of a turbine in TFSi, this difference is leveled to negligible.

However, diesel engines also have their own disadvantages. First on the list are, of course, problems with injectors, which come from two manufacturers - from Bosch and Siemens. Prices for new ones are 180 and 300 € respectively. Yes, I almost forgot - these are pump-injectors, and therefore expensive. If the motor overheats, and this also happens, then the head of the block cracks, which will cost 36,000 rubles without removing and installing and other work to replace it. sudden headache they can add DPF filters, popularly nicknamed "particulate". They get clogged pretty quickly, and the engine runs worse, consuming more and more fuel. Then the engine goes into "afterburning" mode, which does not always end well. Then the filter needs to be replaced or cleaned in the service. To thoroughly clean the filter yourself, the car must be well thrown along the highway, but the city crowd will surely destroy it. A less powerful version of the diesel engine - 2.0 TDI CR - allows you to repair nozzles, and generally gives the owner a minimum of problems.

Problems arose with the EGR system, which was completely replaced in 2014, when restyling came out. Replacing the cooler, and it was he who refused, costs at least 12,000 rubles. A sign of problems is floating idle.

Subwoofer. Good noise isolation and good acoustics -
what else do you need for long distances?

SURPRISE BOX

The Audi Q3 was equipped with the well-known automatic robotic box DSG7 dual clutch transmission. The one that does not shift gears in a traffic jam for a long time, and then shifts ka-a-k! So many copies have already been broken around this box that I can only write one thing - there will be no problems, or they will appear much later if you put pressure on the gas smoothly and change the oil at least once every 60,000 km. Better - every 40,000. And always ride in sport mode. Yes, that's right: sport mode and smooth throttle!

Drive Audi Q3 for the most part complete, implemented quite cunningly. In principle, there is a permanent full with a 40:60 thrust distribution in favor of the rear axle. And as a differential lock, there is a 5th generation Haldex clutch. The unit is extremely reliable and durable. If you absolutely mercilessly slip and gas, then the oil channels can become clogged. So far, this has not happened with the Audi Q3, and no one knows how much it will cost. Probably expensive...

Compromise. Behind the seat is clearly divided into two places,
but three headrests are installed

ICE CEILING

Those who wanted comfort from Audi will definitely get it. Moreover, comfort, which is expressed not only in soft chairs, good sound insulation, but also in terms of equipment. Close Q3 brother Tiguan, even in the most expensive configuration, falls short of Audi, where there is an MMI communication interface, rich trim, and a lot of security systems and all kinds of assistants. Surprisingly, all this works reliably and efficiently. True, there was, they say, a batch assembled immediately after the New Year holidays, where everything failed, from the electric amplifier to the seat drive, but these are most likely bikes launched by competitors. What is true is that the interior can creak after a couple of years of operation. Leather, plastic and something else in the depths. The creaks, however, are barely audible over the curses of the driver, who is trying to figure out the management of the MMI. Suddenly discovered scratches on the plastic upset no less than confusing controls on-board computer. Fortunately, they appear only where the legs of passengers and the driver live, so few people pay attention to them.

Window. The trunk is not big and not small. Seats can be folded
and for narrow long lengths there is a hatch in the back of the rear sofa

Assistants. Driver assistants are designed
for the most part help him cope with the road and parking

In general, buying an Audi must learn to rise above these mundane troubles. Just think, gas-discharge bulbs of 200 Euros burned out? Not at the same time! The lane keeping assistant gets confused in the markings, and in winter it doesn’t understand anything at all, but still, you are driving, not him! Have to travel in sport mode boxes with a flow rate twice as large as the factory data, but without jerks. In short, Audi opens up to you a world that floats somewhere in the upper layers of the atmosphere. True, periodically putting the owner on the sinful earth, but only in order to collect the victim with rustling pieces of paper and ascend again.

Owner's opinion: Ilya, Audi Q3 2.0 TDi
After Toyota Rav4 in the previous body, my Audi Q3 is like a royal throne against an IKEA chair. They are similar in appearance, but you open the door and that's it - heaven and earth! The sky is Audi, if you still don't understand... I live near the Moscow Ring Road, I work almost in the very center. The only road covered with snow is five meters in the yard and a roller before leaving. I don’t expect more from the car, but seeing how my neighbor grabs a shovel every morning, I get behind the wheel with the feeling that I have chosen the right car. Injectors? What nozzles?

“K-third” is one of the few Volkswagen models currently on sale that are NOT built on the MQB modular platform, but on more archaic ones. The compact premium crossover Q3 is based on two “bogies” at once: PQ35 and PQ46. Actually, they are practically no different, but the second one is slightly larger than the first and is designed for D-class cars. Audi A3, SEAT Altea, Volkswagen Golf fifth generation, Volkswagen Tiguan or second generation Skoda Octavia. PQ 46 is /, Passat CC and Skoda Superb II.

From the very start of production, since 2011, they installed on the Audi Q 3, developed by Audi specialists back in 2007. Over the course of several years they were modernized, but in the end this engine could not become a model of reliability, although more on that later. On our restyled car, of course, there is already a late engine - a two-liter, with a capacity of 220 hp. The box is the S-Tronic DQ500 preselective robot.

We will look at the car and find out the prices for work and spare parts in a good multi-brand Bosch Diesel Service "Exclusive" service. I will note right away: Q 3 is an infrequent guest in this service. Partly due to the fact that while these cars prefer to serve in dealerships. And it’s not too often that they break down to constantly hang around on the service lifts. Although there are cases.

Engine

Needless to say, the Q 3 drives with a two-liter engine very cheerfully. The only pity is that this happiness does not always last long. Volumetric EA888 engines do not give rings and chains to God as quickly as, for example, 1.4 TSI, and the latest revisions of these engines are noticeably better than the earlier ones. But be that as it may, this motor also needs to be serviced. And as best as possible: sometimes a good attitude towards him can prolong his life.

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Changing the oil is not a burdensome procedure. About three and a half thousand will have to pay for the oil itself, another 570 rubles for the filter. Of course, everyone knows that oil filter you can't save. Yes, and it’s not so expensive as to try to earn money on analogues for a house in Florida. The problem lies elsewhere: there are a lot of fake filters for VW engines on the market, so you don’t have to buy them in dubious places. Yes, and it cannot cost two hundred rubles, so it’s better to find a good analogue than a fake original. This is if the toad is completely choking.

Cost of oil and filter change

about 4 670 rubles

The replacement cost is 600 rubles. This is the average cost of an oil change, if it is cheaper in your city, then I am very happy for you. The main thing is that the procedure is completely standard, and therefore inexpensive.

The air filter costs 1,050 rubles. Here, of course, you can look for an analogue. Yes, and you can replace it yourself, there is nothing complicated in the operation. If there is no desire to turn the screws yourself (and here it is they who hold the housing cover, and not the latches), then at the service station they are ready to do this for you for 350 rubles.

The service belt serves its resource honestly, it costs a set of 2,800 rubles, a replacement is 1,500 rubles. And now the interesting begins.

Chain stretch on a two-liter engine is not as common as "oil burner". And yet, it has far from a record resource, and if not the first, then the second owner should be ready to replace it. It is not as expensive as, for example, on some V 8: spare parts will cost 35,000 rubles. Work is still at 22,500. In general, of course, the amount is rather big, so when buying a car with such an engine, it is worth evaluating the condition of the chain in advance.

Fighting the "maslozhor" is more difficult. Firstly, not everywhere they can accurately determine the cause of this sad phenomenon, and secondly, not everywhere they will be able to eliminate it.

The photo shows that our car is sweating turbine. It cannot be said that this is a completely criminal phenomenon, this can be allowed. But do not believe those who say that eating oil with a turbocharged engine is the norm. This is a deviation that needs to be corrected.

Antifreeze replacement

800 rubles

One of the enemies of this motor is overheating, which also leads to an oil appetite. Therefore, we carefully monitor not only the oil level, but also the condition of the cooling system. By the way, replacing antifreeze is also not expensive - only 800 rubles (without the cost of antifreeze, of course).

To prevent the turbine from bent ahead of time, the service specialist advises letting the car run on Idling after the end of the trip. Old as the world, but effective. And another breakdown that periodically pops up is a "glitch" of the "start-stop" system. It is better to contact the dealer with this, not every multi-brand service will want to poke around in the Audi electrician.

Transmission

Another problematic unit is the "robot" S-tronic. In fact - DSG 7, but not "the same" dry, but with clutches in an oil bath. This box is designed for torque up to 600 Nm, so with a relatively quiet Q3 motor she is quite comfortable. If you don’t and don’t drive hard, then up to 120-150 thousand mileage you will hardly have to google"repair DQ500 price" and be horrified.

The main thing is not to forget to change the oil in it more often, because the clutch friction discs actively dirty it. Once every 50 thousand is the maximum, it can be more often, since the procedure is not too expensive by the standards of premium cars: 9,800 rubles for oil, work - 2,500. and 500 rubles will change the oil in one gearbox, and for the same amount - in transfer box. For oil, you will have to pay 2,630 for each node.

Otherwise, there is no need to complain about the transmission. The all-wheel drive is based on the fifth generation Haldex clutch (before restyling - the fourth), in general, everything is quite reliable and does not present surprises.

Chassis and brakes

From below, the Q 3 is much more boring than one might think. Front - MacPherson, rear - multi-link. Both suspensions are on subframes. Let's start with the front suspension.

It is difficult to say whether there are obvious weak spots. On the undercarriage Q 3 complaints are not that many. The rear silent blocks may crack, but in this case it is better to change the levers as an assembly, there is no point in repressing. There are services and specialists who will undertake such work, but the resource of silent blocks is not so bad as to “cut” on this. The lever assembly costs 13,300 rubles, its replacement is 1,600.

But the ball joint can be easily replaced separately, it is bolted. The price of the part is 3,600 rubles, the work will cost 1,500.

The back is even easier. And the only problem can be breakup bolts, which can be considered an absolutely standard situation for a car with a rear multi-link. There is nothing fatal, it is necessary to carry out their prevention at least once a year and not bring them to the point that they have to be cut off.

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Particularly economical owners of Q 3 may be upset by the price of brake pads and discs. The kit is really not budgetary: 5,180 are the front pads and 3,500 are the rear ones. Disks and does 12,240 and 10,100 rubles, respectively. Replacing the front pads will cost only 700 rubles, but the rear ones - already 1,580. The difference in price is due to the need to adapt the electronic parking brake carried out with a scanner. The cost of replacing the brake discs also differs by the same 880 rubles: 2,000 for the front and 2,880 for the rear discs.

Body and interior

Unfortunately, recently, such cars with “glitches” of saloon electrics are increasingly coming to the service. And this is not always good: the dealer will often be able to find some floating fault faster than a multi-brand, albeit good, service. If only because they maintain a common knowledge base on typical breakdowns. For example, on a similar car there were problems with door handles (we are talking about keyless entry handles). They tried to repair them, but this does not last long. It is better to immediately buy new ones, paint and install.

And one more body problem is also typical for many cars: too large cells of the radiator grill easily let pebbles and other rubbish from the road pass to it. The air conditioner radiator will die first (because it is the first one along the way), and dirt can do a disservice to the engine cooling system and the gearbox radiator. The photo shows that there are already defects on the radiator of the air conditioner. The way out is also obvious: to put a grid. And it is desirable to do it on time.

What is the result?

If the car is relatively fresh, with a confirmed mileage, and it was not “collective farmed” with additional electrical equipment or chip tuning, then there is nothing wrong with it. As already mentioned, the latest revision EA888 motors are no longer “horror-horror”, you just need to monitor oil consumption and evaluate the chain tension before buying. Box DQ500 subject to changing the oil in it (and at the same time in other transmission units) will also not deliver big problems. So if you like Q3 and look for the “slightly used” option, you can be calm: the car will not ruin.

For help in preparing the material, we express our gratitude to the workshop Bosch Diesel Service "Exclusive" (St. Petersburg, Bolshevikov Ave., 42) and personally to the head of the service station Dmitry Donin