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 ChainYear | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
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2015 to 2024 | 2.0L | Timing Chain | Interference |
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2000 to 2003 | 1.8L | Timing Belt | Interference |
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Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather
conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.
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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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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 ChainEngine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Replacement Interval (miles) |
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1.8L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
Audi S3
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.
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