This page lists 15 automatic transmission parts for the 2018 Audi RS3, across 5 part types, covering the 2.5L L5 Turbocharged engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 2018 Audi RS3, the automatic transmission covers the automatic gearbox and its supporting cast — filters, coolers, solenoids, mounts and torque-converter parts. Most of the listed parts are Filter (6 parts), Transmission Fluid Additive (5 parts) and Transmission Service Kit (2 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 2 parts.
The 2018 Audi RS3 came with a single engine, the 2.5L L5 Turbocharged, and every part is verified against it.
7 brands supply automatic transmission parts for the 2018 Audi RS3, led by LUBEGARD (5 parts), VAICO (4 parts) and ZF (2 parts), plus 4 more brands. Quality grades include Expert Kit and Expert Kit +.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 2018 Audi RS3. 3 parts have it, including BECK/ARNLEY 0440452 (Filter) and LUBEGARD 63010 (Transmission Fluid Additive). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Filter
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BECK/ARNLEY Popular | 0440452 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Cartridge Type | View on Amazon |
| HENGST Popular | EG896HD414 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Filter And Gasket Set | View on Amazon |
| VAICO | V102287 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Description: with sealing ring | View on Amazon |
| VAICO | V1022871 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| ZF | 5961306996 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Includes: Filter and Seal Rings | View on Amazon |
| ZF | 5961308602 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Includes: Filter, Gaskets and 6L ZF Lifeguard Fluid 7.4 DCT | View on Amazon |
This table covers the replacement filters for this application — the table heading and notes say which circuit. Typical signs include restricted flow — long cranking, weak airflow, or dirty fluid after a short interval. Seat the new filter so it cannot bypass, and use the grade the notes call for.
6 Filter parts are listed for the 2018 Audi RS3, from VAICO, ZF, BECK/ARNLEY and 1 other brand. BECK/ARNLEY 0440452 carries the "Popular" badge.
Part numbers include BECK/ARNLEY 0440452, HENGST EG896HD414 and VAICO V102287, among others listed above.
Filter Housing Cap
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEL-PRO | OFCS2044 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Includes Cap and Filter | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Filter Housing caps. 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.
This group shows a single part: FEL-PRO OFCS2044.
Fluid Cooler
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEMO | V10600073 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the heat exchangers that cool transmission fluid. Typical signs include fluid that overheats, a leak at the cooler fittings, or milky fluid that says coolant and ATF have mixed. Flush the lines when you replace a cooler. Cross-contamination is how a small leak becomes a transmission job.
One part is listed for the 2018 Audi RS3 — VEMO V10600073.
Transmission Fluid Additive
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUBEGARD Popular | 63010 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Platinum Universal ATF Protectant10 oz | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD | 63016 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Platinum Universal ATF Protectant15 oz | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD | 63032 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Platinum Universal ATF Protectant32 oz | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD | 63015 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Platinum Universal ATF Protectant5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD | 63055 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Platinum Universal ATF Protectant55 Gallon | View on Amazon |
This table covers the conditioners and additives used with this transmission fluid.
LUBEGARD supplies the 5 Transmission Fluid Additive parts for the 2018 Audi RS3. LUBEGARD 63010 carries the "Popular" badge.
Part numbers include LUBEGARD 63010, LUBEGARD 63016 and LUBEGARD 63032, among others listed above.
Transmission Service Kit
Expert Kit (Basic Kit & Transmission Fluid)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAICO | V103223 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Filter with O-Ring, Oil Drain Plug Gaskets and Transmission Oil (DCG 6 ltr)Expert Kits + : Contains 2287, (TF DCG - 1 LTR) | View on Amazon |
Expert Kit + (Expert Kit and Extra Oil for Rinsing)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAICO | V103223XXL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Filter with O-Ring, Oil Drain Plug Gaskets and Transmission Oil (DCG 10 ltr) | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Transmission service kits.
2 Transmission Service Kit parts for the 2018 Audi RS3 come from VAICO.
In the Expert Kit (Basic Kit & Transmission Fluid) grade, VAICO supplies 1 part: grouped under the catalog's "Expert Kit (Basic Kit & Transmission Fluid)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. A representative part number is VAICO V103223.
The Expert Kit + (Expert Kit and Extra Oil for Rinsing) section lists 1 option from VAICO — grouped under the catalog's "Expert Kit + (Expert Kit and Extra Oil for Rinsing)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. VAICO V103223XXL is listed in this group.
Part numbers include VAICO V103223 and VAICO V103223XXL.
Buying Automatic Transmission Parts for a 2018 Audi RS3
On this vehicle, the automatic transmission covers the automatic gearbox and its supporting cast — filters, coolers, solenoids, mounts and torque-converter parts.
- Confirm you have the 2.5L L5 Turbocharged engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the filter and pan gasket with every fluid service, and flush the cooler lines when replacing a failed unit.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Filter and Transmission Fluid Additive .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many automatic transmission parts fit the 2018 Audi RS3?
Our catalog currently lists 15 automatic transmission parts for the 2018 Audi RS3 across 5 subcategories and 7 brands, covering the 2.5L L5 Turbocharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of automatic transmission problems on a 2018 Audi RS3?
Common symptoms include delayed or harsh engagement, slipping under load, fluid that smells burnt, or shuddering at light throttle around 40 mph. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the filter and pan gasket with every fluid service, and flush the cooler lines when replacing a failed unit.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2018 Audi RS3 was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2018 Audi RS3?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.5L L5 Turbocharged engine. Then use exactly the fluid specification in the notes — automatic transmissions are the least forgiving component on the vehicle about fluid choice. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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