How Often Should You Service Your Audi RS 3 Sportback? Expert Insights | GVE London – Blog

A car like the Audi RS 3 Sportback is one of those cars that an individual needs to drive in order to truly appreciate. That fantastic 2.5-liter five-cylinder TFSI engine producing 400 hp and 368 lb-ft of torque is quite a purrer. However, imagine handing your car to a friend only for them to be disappointed—and they will be disappointed if you do not stay on top of your servicing. So, in this blog post, let’s break down how often you should service your Audi RS 3 Sportback.

Regular Servicing: What’s Recommended?

Audi recommends servicing your RS 3 Sportback every 12,000 km or every 12 months, whichever comes first. This schedule is recommended because it keeps the performance at an optimal level. Now, with that said, it isn’t easy to assume the Audi RS 3 Sportback’s servicing needs or when it needs to be done without inspecting it first. So, this advice is highly generalised.

Many owners who are a bit more aware of their car, and know their driving style is a little on the harder side need oil changes more frequently. In that case, one might even consider getting the oil changed every 7,000 km to provide the engine with some extra protection.

Key Maintenance Tasks

Again, let us mention that your Audi RS 3 Sportback maintenance needs may vary as a vehicle, fundamentally, is a machine, and a machine’s maintenance needs depend upon various factors, including but not limited to driving habits, environment, etc. However, here are some basics that cannot be and should not be avoided one way or the other:

• Replace brake fluid every 2 years, regardless of mileage, to maintain optimal braking performance.
• Change spark plugs every 48,000 kilometres or 3 years, whichever may come first.
• This number may be lower if you live in dusty areas, but the air filter should ideally be changed every 18,000 km or once a year. 
• Fuel Filter Replacement: Every 60,000 km for TDI models.
• Ribbed V-belt Replacement: Every 60,000 km.

These intervals are based on manufacturer recommendations and help prevent premature wear.

Read Also: Top 10 Key Checks Every Supercar Needs During Regular Servicing

Real-World Insights from Owners

There is no better way of getting to know how well a car performs, feels, and functions than simply asking someone who owns and drives it daily. Here are some comments about the RS 3 given by real-world owners:

• Sprint down a B-road like few other cars at this price.
• They are incredible down low with the AWD system. Handling is superb—really flat through corners and not harsh at all over bumps.
• The sound from the exhaust is much better than people would lead you to believe. It actually has a really nice note that seems to improve once you pass 5,000 km on it.

Conclusion

Owners are generally big fans of the Audi RS3 sportback and compliment it for its supercar-like handling, amazing engine that doubles as a comfortable daily driver as well as being as extroverted as one might like. And let’s not forget that extremely underrated exhaust note, which sounds quite mean once it opens up. However, all this isn’t possible without timely supercar servicing.

If you’re looking for a supercar service centre, head on over to GVE London. We specialise in handling high-end vehicles and tend to all their needs, from repairs and customisations to servicing and detailing. Schedule an appointment with us today!