Audi S3: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2000 - 2024)

The Audi S3 2.0L engines has a timing chain while the 1.8L engines have a timing belt. Both are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Audi S3.

Audi S3 Timing Belt Or Chain

Year	Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference
2015 to 2024	2.0L	Timing Chain	Interference
2000 to 2003	1.8L	Timing Belt	Interference

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2024 Audi S3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2024 Audi S3 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2024 Audi S3 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	90k

2023 Audi S3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Audi S3 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2023 Audi S3 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	90k

2022 Audi S3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Audi S3 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2022 Audi S3 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	90k

2021 Audi S3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Audi S3 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2021 Audi S3 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	90k

2020 Audi S3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Audi S3 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2020 Audi S3 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	90k

2019 Audi S3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Audi S3 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2019 Audi S3 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	90k

2018 Audi S3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Audi S3 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2018 Audi S3 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	90k

2017 Audi S3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Audi S3 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2017 Audi S3 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	90k

2016 Audi S3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Audi S3 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2016 Audi S3 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	90k

2015 Audi S3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Audi S3 engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2015 Audi S3 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
2.0L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Chain	Interference	90k

2003 Audi S3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2003 Audi S3 engines have a timing belt and are interference.

2003 Audi S3 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2002 Audi S3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2002 Audi S3 engines have a timing belt and are interference.

2002 Audi S3 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2001 Audi S3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2001 Audi S3 engines have a timing belt and are interference.

2001 Audi S3 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

2000 Audi S3 - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2000 Audi S3 engines have a timing belt and are interference.

2000 Audi S3 Timing Belt Or Chain

Engine	Belt Or Chain	Interference or Non-Interference	Replacement Interval (miles)
1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged	Timing Belt	Interference	60k

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.