New Audi A3 1.6 TDI Turbo – Ref. 04L253016H
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- Delivery to your garage or home, anywhere in Europe
- 12-month parts warranty
- Reconditioned and checked turbo
- Part
- Turbo
- Part type
- New turbo
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Engine
- 1.6 TDI 90, 1.6 TDI 105, 1.6 TDI 110, 1.6 TDI 115
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Equivalent references
- 04L253016H, 04L253016HV, 04L253016HV120, 04L253016HX, 04L253020A, 04L253020AV, 04L253020AX, 04L253020H, 04L253020HV, 04L253020HX, 04L253020S, 04L253020SU, 04L253020SV, 04L253020SX, 847671-5004S
- Warranty
- 12 months
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Why does the turbo on the Audi A3 1.6 TDI fail?
On the Audi A3 fitted with the 1.6 TDI, the variable-geometry turbo is particularly sensitive to oil quality and oil level: a starved sump or degraded oil causes premature wear to the turbo's bearings and shaft. Frequent short urban journeys — common with this compact model — lead to oil circuit contamination and carbon build-up around the variable geometry, which can jam the vanes and cause overboosting or a loss of power. A clogged air filter or a cracked intercooler allowing impurities through will also accelerate turbine wear.
Compatibility of the new turbo with the Audi A3 1.6 TDI
This new turbo is compatible with reference 04L253016H and its equivalents, and fits Audi A3 models equipped with the 1.6 TDI engine producing 90, 105, 110 or 115 hp, associated with engine codes CLHA, CLHB, CRKB, CXXB or DBKA. Before ordering, we recommend checking the reference printed on your old turbo or on the engine plate of your Audi A3, as successive versions of this model may use turbos that are similar but not strictly identical.
A straightforward purchase — nothing to return
This new turbo for the Audi A3 1.6 TDI is sold as a straightforward purchase: you receive a single delivery and have no used part to send back — no return, no collection, no deposit required. It is covered by a 12-month parts warranty, subject to fitting by a qualified professional. You can pay for your order in instalments, in up to 10 instalments.
Advice before and during fitting
- Check the oil circuit (pressure, cleanliness, absence of blockage) before fitting the new turbo
- Inspect the intake hoses and air intake to eliminate any risk of foreign objects entering the compressor wheel
- Check the condition and sealing of the intercooler — a known weak point on the A3 1.6 TDI
- Prime the turbo with oil before the first start-up to ensure the bearings are properly lubricated
- Follow a gradual warm-up cycle after installation to protect the new turbine
Why does the turbo on the Audi A3 1.6 TDI fail?
On the Audi A3 fitted with the 1.6 TDI, the variable-geometry turbo is particularly sensitive to oil quality and oil level: a starved sump or degraded oil causes premature wear to the turbo's bearings and shaft. Frequent short urban journeys — common with this compact model — lead to oil circuit contamination and carbon build-up around the variable geometry, which can jam the vanes and cause overboosting or a loss of power. A clogged air filter or a cracked intercooler allowing impurities through will also accelerate turbine wear.
Compatibility of the new turbo with the Audi A3 1.6 TDI
This new turbo is compatible with reference 04L253016H and its equivalents, and fits Audi A3 models equipped with the 1.6 TDI engine producing 90, 105, 110 or 115 hp, associated with engine codes CLHA, CLHB, CRKB, CXXB or DBKA. Before ordering, we recommend checking the reference printed on your old turbo or on the engine plate of your Audi A3, as successive versions of this model may use turbos that are similar but not strictly identical.
A straightforward purchase — nothing to return
This new turbo for the Audi A3 1.6 TDI is sold as a straightforward purchase: you receive a single delivery and have no used part to send back — no return, no collection, no deposit required. It is covered by a 12-month parts warranty, subject to fitting by a qualified professional. You can pay for your order in instalments, in up to 10 instalments.
Advice before and during fitting
- Check the oil circuit (pressure, cleanliness, absence of blockage) before fitting the new turbo
- Inspect the intake hoses and air intake to eliminate any risk of foreign objects entering the compressor wheel
- Check the condition and sealing of the intercooler — a known weak point on the A3 1.6 TDI
- Prime the turbo with oil before the first start-up to ensure the bearings are properly lubricated
- Follow a gradual warm-up cycle after installation to protect the new turbine
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