2016 Audi Q3 Cooling System Parts

This table covers the engine coolants and antifreeze formulations specified for this cooling system. Typical signs include a rising temperature gauge, rusty or sludged coolant, or a heater that blows cold. Use the chemistry named in the notes. Mixing silicate, OAT and HOAT formulas can gel in the radiator. Read more

17 Coolant / Antifreeze parts for the 2016 Audi Q3 come from 6 brands — PRESTONE, PEAK, PENTOSIN and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FVP MV5050GAL. 13 parts fit every engine; the other 4 are engine-specific.

In the Compatible With All Colors grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Compatible With All Colors" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF3055.

The Economy section lists 4 options from FVP, PRESTONE, VALVOLINE and 1 other brand — the catalog's value-priced group. FVP MV5050GAL is listed in this group.

In the Heavy Duty grade, PRESTONE supplies 1 part: rated for severe service. A representative part number is PRESTONE AFC12100.

In the Premium grade, PRESTONE and PEAK supply 5 parts: a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. A representative part number is PRESTONE AF2100.

In the Standard Replacement grade, PENTOSIN, AISIN, PEAK and 1 other brand supply 6 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is AISIN ACE010.

This table covers the hard pipes and extra hoses in the coolant circuit. Read more

15 Coolant Hose / Pipe parts for the 2016 Audi Q3 come from 4 brands — REIN, VAICO, ÜRO PARTS and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is REIN CHC0712. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 12 are engine-specific.

This table covers the seals at the Coolant Hose / Pipe. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

4 Coolant Hose / Pipe Seal parts are listed for the 2016 Audi Q3, from DORMAN, FEL-PRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. 1 part fits every engine; the other 3 are engine-specific.

This group includes DORMAN 47451, FEL-PRO 36130 and MAHLE / CLEVITE C32208 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Connector flanges. Read more

15 Coolant Hose Connector / Flange parts for the 2016 Audi Q3 come from 6 brands — ÜRO PARTS, REIN, VAICO and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is SKP SK121147.

The Economy section: 3 options from ÜRO PARTS and SKP. SKP SK121147 is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 9 parts, from REIN, VAICO and MOTORAD. A representative part number is REIN CHC0886.

3 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the Coolant Hose Flange plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

This group shows a single part: ÜRO PARTS 357121140.

This table covers the overflow / expansion tanks that hold extra coolant. Read more

11 Coolant Reservoir parts are listed for the 2016 Audi Q3, from TECHPRO, MAHLE / CLEVITE, SKP and 7 other brands. MAHLE / CLEVITE CRT19000S carries the "Popular" badge. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 9 are engine-specific.

This table covers the caps on the overflow / expansion tank. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

3 Coolant Reservoir Cap parts are listed for the 2016 Audi Q3, from CALORSTAT, MOTORAD and REIN. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: CALORSTAT RC0162, MOTORAD T49 and REIN CPE0039.

This table covers the Cooling Fan control modules. Read more

6 Cooling Fan Control Module parts are listed for the 2016 Audi Q3, from VNE, VEMO, GATES and 2 other brands. VEMO V10790027 carries the "Popular" badge. 1 part fits every engine; the other 5 are engine-specific.

Listed part numbers: VEMO V10790027, GATES FCM157 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS RY1904, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the adapters used to pressure-test this cooling system. Read more

2 Cooling System Tester Adapter parts for the 2016 Audi Q3 come from MOTORAD.

Listed part numbers: MOTORAD 3036 and MOTORAD 3037.

This table covers the intercoolers that cool turbo or supercharger charge air. Read more

8 Intercooler parts for the 2016 Audi Q3 come from 8 brands — NISSENS, TYC, DORMAN and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is NISSENS 96298. 1 part fits every engine; the other 7 are engine-specific.

This group includes NISSENS 96298, TYC 18050 and DORMAN 918990 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Intercooler Air Hose pipes. Read more

4 Intercooler Air Hose / Pipe parts for the 2016 Audi Q3 come from 4 brands — ACDELCO, DORMAN, GATES and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include ACDELCO 26226 and DORMAN 667372, among others listed above.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Intercooler. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

One part is listed for the 2016 Audi Q3 — AJUSA 01320600.

This table covers the seals at the Intercooler. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

One part is listed for the 2016 Audi Q3 — VAICO V104453.

This table covers the radiators that dump engine heat to airflow through the core. Typical signs include overheating in traffic, a wet core, or coolant that disappears with no puddle. Replace the cap if it cannot hold the rated pressure, and bleed the system after the swap. Read more

15 Radiator parts for the 2016 Audi Q3 come from 12 brands — NISSENS, GPD, TECHPRO and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is CSF 3518.

The Economy section: 4 options from GPD, TECHPRO and VEMO. GPD 13679C is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 10 parts, from NISSENS, CSF, KOYORAD and 5 other brands. A representative part number is CSF 3518.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the caps that hold system pressure at the radiator or reservoir neck. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

This group shows a single part: VAICO V100890.

This table covers the fan assemblies (and clutches, where listed) that pull air through the radiator. Read more

11 Radiator Fan Assembly parts are listed for the 2016 Audi Q3, from TECHPRO, VEMO, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 4 other brands. TYC 622940 carries the "Popular" badge. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 9 are engine-specific.

Economy: 4 parts, from TECHPRO, GPD and VEMO. A representative part number is GPD 2811880.

The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from MAHLE / CLEVITE, NISSENS, TYC and 2 other brands. TYC 622940 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Radiator insulators. Read more

VNE supplies the 3 Radiator Insulator parts for the 2016 Audi Q3.

Listed part numbers: VNE 41000034, VNE 41000078 and VNE 41000079.

This table covers the Radiator mounts. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

REIN supplies both parts for the 2016 Audi Q3.

Listed part numbers: REIN AVM0716 and REIN AVM0702.

This table covers the senders that report coolant temperature to the gauge or ECU. Typical signs include a gauge that sits on empty or overheat, or a lamp that does not match what the engine is doing. Rule out the cluster and the wiring before replacing the sender. Read more

17 Temperature Sender / Sensor parts for the 2016 Audi Q3 come from 16 brands — STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ÜRO PARTS, GPD and 13 other brands. The "Popular" part is STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TS608T. 6 parts fit every engine; the other 11 are engine-specific.

The Economy section: 7 options from STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ÜRO PARTS, GPD and 4 other brands. STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TS608T is listed in this group.

Standard Replacement: 10 parts, from BECK/ARNLEY, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, DELPHI and 7 other brands. A representative part number is BECK/ARNLEY 1580784.

This table covers the thermostats that open the coolant circuit at the specified temperature. Typical signs include slow warm-up, a gauge that climbs in traffic, or heat that never quite arrives. Replace the housing gasket with the thermostat and bleed the system so a trapped air pocket does not cook the new part. Read more

24 Thermostat parts are listed for the 2016 Audi Q3, from FACET, CALORSTAT, VEMO and 8 other brands. FACET 78743K carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from VEMO and ÜRO PARTS. A representative part number is ÜRO PARTS 06H121113B.

The Standard Replacement section: 18 options from FACET, CALORSTAT, MOTORAD and 5 other brands. FACET 78743K is listed in this group.

2 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the seals at the thermostat housing and water outlet. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

11 Thermostat / Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet Seal parts for the 2016 Audi Q3 come from 8 brands — FEL-PRO, ELRING, FACET and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35924.

This table covers the housings and outlets the thermostat sits in. Read more

13 Thermostat Housing / Water Outlet parts are listed for the 2016 Audi Q3, from MOTORAD, GATES, DORMAN and 3 other brands. DORMAN 9025866 carries the "Popular" badge.

Economy: 4 parts, from DORMAN, SKP and VEMO. A representative part number is DORMAN 9025866.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from MOTORAD, FOUR SEASONS and GATES. FOUR SEASONS 86001 is listed in this group.

5 ungrouped parts are not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.

This table covers the pumps that circulate coolant through the block and radiator. Typical signs include coolant at the weep hole, pulley play, or a growl from the front of the engine. Replace the thermostat and refill with the specified coolant whenever the pump comes off. Read more

50 Water Pump parts are listed for the 2016 Audi Q3, from GATES, GMB, PIERBURG and 15 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1312460 carries the "Popular" badge. They are grouped as Economy and Standard Replacement, with Standard Replacement the largest group at 35 parts from GATES, GMB, PIERBURG and 10 other brands.

This table covers the gaskets between the water pump and the block or housing. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

7 Water Pump Gasket parts for the 2016 Audi Q3 come from 5 brands — ELRING, FEL-PRO, BECK/ARNLEY and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO 35872.