2008 Audi A3 Quattro Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2008 Audi A3 Quattro is built around this exact year, engine and trim, so the specs and procedures inside are the ones Audi published for the 3.2L V6 (CBRA) and Quattro hatchback, not a generic stand-in from another A3 model year.

Engines covered

• 3.2L V6 (195 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 2.0L inline-four (121 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
• 2.0L inline-four (121 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door hatchback

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2008 A3 Quattro. Three recalls are on federal record for this model year, all tied to the driver's frontal air bag inflator or the fuel system. Two separate recalls cover the driver's frontal air bag inflator module: excessive internal pressure can cause the inflator to explode or rupture, sending metal fragments toward occupants and risking serious injury or death in a crash. A third recall covers the fuel tank ventilation valve, whose internal spring may not hold closed under extreme driving conditions, allowing fuel to leak and creating a fire risk in the presence of an ignition source. Owners have filed 43 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind each of those systems are here.

Whether you're inspecting the air bag inflator, checking the fuel tank ventilation valve, or working through routine V6 maintenance, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 2008 A3 Quattro.