This Audi Q3 came in for its oil service. Our check flagged tyres that were six years old, and we recommended a throttle body clean and a brake fluid change. Every item was quoted separately. The owner went ahead with the oil service, and that was the only work done and billed.
Job completed: June 2026
| Car | Audi Q3 |
|---|---|
| Symptom | Due for its oil change inspection, six months after a full service |
| Fault found | Engine oil due for a change; front and rear tyres made in 2020, six years old. Brakes OK, no oil or coolant leak, battery healthy |
| Repair done | Engine oil and filter changed. Tyres, throttle body clean and brake fluid quoted, not done on this visit |
| Parts | Liquimoly 4100 5W-40 engine oil and a new oil filter |
| Time taken | Timeline confirmed when you book |
| Cost | $212.55 with GST for the oil service (quoted at $195 before GST). The other items were quoted separately and not billed |
| Warranty | Ready for collection after the work |
The owner booked the Audi Q3 in for its oil change inspection. We had done a full service on it six months earlier, so the ask was simple: check the oil condition and the mileage, and change the oil if it was due.
We also checked the rest of the car on this visit and quoted anything we found before touching it. That kind of trust is earned by doing exactly that, and it is how we approach every car that comes through.
The Audi Q3 is a compact SUV with a turbocharged engine and, in most Singapore-spec versions, a dual-clutch or torque-converter automatic gearbox. It is a well-built, comfortable car that rewards proper servicing.
At a routine oil service, the key items are the engine oil and filter, plus a check over the rest of the car. Tyres are a safety item as much as a wear item, and the ones on this car were made in 2020, six years before this visit. Tyre rubber degrades with age regardless of tread depth, hardening and cracking over time and losing the grip and wet-weather performance the tyre was designed to provide.
We checked the car over before quoting anything. At 43,215 km the engine oil was due for a change. The brakes were OK, there was no oil or coolant leak, and the battery level read 83%, which our team marked OK.
The main finding was the tyres. The front and rear tyres were made in 2020, making them six years old. On an Audi, where the owner expects confident grip in wet conditions, running six-year-old tyres is a real risk, not just a maintenance item. We sent the owner photos of the tread and the date code and let him make the call.
We quoted each item separately, all before GST: the oil service with 5.5 litres of Liquimoly 4100 5W-40 and a new filter at $195, a throttle body clean at $50, a brake fluid change at $88, and four 215/65R17 tyres at $115 each. The owner went ahead with the oil service only.
Most drivers watch the tread depth indicator on a tyre and assume it tells the whole story. It does not. Tyre rubber degrades from the inside out over time, hardening and losing flexibility regardless of how much tread is left on the surface.
Six-year-old tyres on a car driven in Singapore, where the heat and humidity accelerate rubber ageing, are genuinely past their best. The wet-weather grip drops, the sidewalls lose flexibility, and the risk of a sudden failure, while not high, is no longer negligible. Most tyre makers and Audi themselves recommend replacing tyres older than six to ten years regardless of tread depth. These were at the six-year mark.
The service items are a simpler story: oil breaks down, brake fluid absorbs moisture over time, and the throttle body picks up carbon deposits. A major service at regular intervals keeps the engine clean and responsive.
We did the work the owner approved, and nothing else.
The car was ready for collection after the service, and the owner later left us a Google review. The job is a straightforward one, but doing it properly, and telling the owner honestly what else is coming due, is what keeps an Audi running as it should.
On this visit the oil service, with 5.5 litres of Liquimoly 4100 5W-40 and a new filter, was quoted at $195 before GST and billed at $212.55 with GST. That was the whole bill.
The other items were quoted separately, all before GST: a throttle body clean at $50, a brake fluid change at $88, and four 215/65R17 tyres at $115 each. What changes the price is what the car needs. We quote every item separately so you see exactly what you would pay for, and you decide what to proceed with.
Stick to the service schedule and use the right oil. Audi engines are precisely engineered and the oil spec matters for both performance and longevity. Change the brake fluid every two years or as the service schedule requires, because moisture in the brake fluid lowers the boiling point and affects braking performance.
Check your tyre dates, not just the tread. Run your finger inside the tyre wall and look for cracking. After six to eight years, tyres should be replaced even if they look fine on the tread indicator. Wet Singapore roads are unforgiving of tyres that have lost their grip.
This Audi Q3 (Oil service and inspection) was handled at 1 Car Service, an independent workshop in Sin Ming AutoCity, Singapore. For Audi, we use dealer-level ODIS diagnostics. We hold a 4.9★ rating from 1,815+ Google reviews.
WhatsApp us your Audi model, year and mileage. We will check what it actually needs and quote every item clearly before any work begins. Every car is road tested before collection.
On this Q3, the oil service with 5.5 litres of Liquimoly 4100 5W-40 and a new filter was $195 before GST ($212.55 with GST). Anything else depends on what the car is due for, so we inspect first, quote every item separately and only proceed with what you approve.
Tread depth is only part of the picture. Tyre rubber degrades with age regardless of tread, hardening and losing grip over time. Tyre makers generally advise replacing tyres around the ten-year mark at the latest, with regular checks from year five or six. The tyres on this Q3 were six years old and were recommended for replacement even though the tread was not at zero.
Audi engines are engineered to tight tolerances and require oil that carries the correct VW Group approval for the exact engine, which varies by engine and year. Using the correct spec oil is important for engine protection and warranty. We always confirm the right spec for the engine before we fill it.
The throttle body controls the airflow into the engine. Carbon and grime build up on the throttle plate over time, which affects idle quality and throttle response. Cleaning it during a major service restores smooth idling and clean throttle pickup.
Yes. Using the right oil spec, the correct parts, and qualified technicians is what matters for maintaining your Audi, not the badge on the workshop. We service Audis with the specified oil and OEM-grade parts, and we inspect before quoting so you know exactly what the car needs.
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