Audi S3 8Y

EA888 Evo4 with 245 kW for S3 8Y. Latest generation with particulate filter and improved efficiency. More power than its predecessor at lower emissions.

• !! Water Pump — Housing Risk

  EA888 evo water pump structurally similar to predecessor; plastic housing remains a potential weak point. Long-term experience still limited. Preventive replacement at 80,000–100,000 km recommended.

  Symptoms: Coolant loss, overtemperature warning, coolant smell
  300–600 $
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• !! Timing Chain — Inspection from 100,000 km

  EA888 evo has improved timing chain system. Long-term experience from 100,000 km still limited (market introduction 2020 as A3 8Y). Cold-start rattling remains a possible early sign of chain issues.

  Symptoms: Rattling on cold start, P0016/P0017 fault codes
  900–1,900 $
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• !! Oil Pump — Pressure Supply at Idle

  EA888 evo has revised variable oil pump, but the fundamental system design remains similar. Occasional ticking after cold start still possible. Long-term experience still limited.

  Symptoms: Ticking after cold start, camshaft phaser fault codes, oil pressure warning
  400–1,200 $
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