Audi Recommended Scheduled MaintenanceTo use this table, look for the * which indicates that the service should be performed at the specified interval. Note special exceptions underneath each if applicable.
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Due to fact we see a high number of premature timing belt failures, Autohaus recommends our Revised Maintenance Program. Failure to follow the recommended maintenance could increase the risk of catastrophic engine failure. |
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| Revised timing belt service intervals. | Vehicles equipped with 1.8L, 2.0L, 2.7L, 3.0L, 4.2L engines should have there timing belt replaced @ 75K miles | Audi RS 6 V8-4.2L Turbo (BCY) engines should have there timing belt replaced @ 35K miles | Audi TT 2.0T with front wheel drive and A4 Cabriolet 2.0T should have there timing belt replaced @ 90K miles |
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| 5/25/45/65/85/105/125 | 15/55/95 | 35/75/115 | |
| Engine Oil/Oil Filter - change oil and replace filter | * | * | * |
| Wiper Blades - check condition and replace if necessary | * | * | * |
| Wiper/Washer/Headlight Washer - check adjustment and function, add fluid if necessary | * | * | * |
| Tires and Spare - check for wear and damage, check pressure | * | * 115K only |
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| Tires and Spare - check for wear and damage, check pressure and renewal date of tire set (where applicable) | * | * 35K/75K only |
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| Tires - rotate | * 5K Only |
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| Service Reminder Display - reset | * | * | * |
| Brake System - check for damage, leaks, pad thickness, fluid level | * | * | * |
| Cooling System - check level, add if necessary | * | * | |
| Exhaust System - check for damage, leaks | * | * | |
| Engine On Board Diagnostics - check fault memory | * A3, A4 Cab, S4, A6, S6, A8, S8 only |
* A3, A4 Cab, S4, A6, S6, A8, S8 only |
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| Engine Compartment - check for leaks | * | * | |
| Battery - check and replace if necessary | * | * | |
| Dust and Pollen Filter - replace | * | * | |
| Automatic/Manual Transmission and Final Drive - check for leaks | * | * | |
| Haldex Clutch - change oil | * A3, TT only |
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| Front Axle - check for excessive play, check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends | * A3, A4 Cab, S4, A6, S6, A8, S8 only |
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| Lights - check all lights, check headlight adjustment | * A8, S8 Only |
* A3, A4 Cab, S4, A6, S6, A8, S8 only |
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| Drive Shaft Boots - check | * | * | |
| Doors - lubricate doors, check straps and hood latch | * A8, S8 only |
* Except A8, S8 |
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Spark Plugs - replace at 35,000 miles or 3 years, whichever occurs first. Then, every 40,000 miles or 3 years, whichever occurs first. |
* 35K/115K only:A3 3.2L, TT 3.2L,A8 6.0L only |
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Spark Plugs - replace at 55,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first. Then, every 60,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first. |
* 55K only: except A3 3.2L, TT 3.2L, A8 6.0L |
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| Spark Plugs - replace at 75,000 miles | * 75K only: A3 3.2L,TT 3.2L, A8 6.0L only |
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| Continuously Variable Transmission (multitronic) - change ATF | * | ||
| Power Steering Fluid - check, add if necessary | * | ||
| Air Cleaner - clean housing, replace flter element | * 55K only: except Audi Q7 4.2L, A8 6.0L |
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35K only: A8 6.0L only 75K only: Audi Q7 4.2L, A8 6.0L only 115K only: A8 6.0L only |
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| Ribbed V Belt and Tensioner - check condition and replace if necessary | * R8 Only |
* Audi Q7 3.6L, A8 6.0L, R8 only |
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| Ribbed V Belt - replace | * 75K only: S4 only |
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| Ribbed V Belt - check condition, replace if necessary. Check tension of belt drive with manual tensioner and retention if necessary. | * 75K only: V6 FSI, V6 TFSI (rear belt), 2.0LTFSI, 5.2L FSI, 4.2L FSI |
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| Ribbed V Belt - replace only the V belt for the compressor drive | * 75K only: 3.0T FSI only |
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| Snow Screen for Air Cleaner - clean | * A4, A5, S5 and A6 only |
*A4, A5, S5 and A6 only | |
| Underbody - check for damage and leaks | * | * | |
| Road Test - check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, ASL Automatic Shift Lock and power accessories | * | * | |
| Rear Lid Hinges - lubricate | * A8, S8 only |
* A8, S8 only |
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| Horn - check function | * | ||
| Brake Discs - check thickness | * | ||
| Lights - check all lights via instrument cluster. Check license plate light from the rear of the vehicle | * Audi Q7, A4 (B8 only), S4, Audi Q5, TT, A5, S5, R8 only |
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| Interior Lights - check all interior lights, glove box illumination, control lights and MMI (if applicable) | * | ||
| DSG/S Tronic - change oil and replace filter element | * A3, TT only |
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| AdBlue Fluid - fill completely with fresh fluid (23 liters) | * Audi Q7 3.0L TDI only |
* Audi Q7 3.0L TDI only |
* Audi Q7 3.0L TDI only |
| Fuel Filter - remove water | * | * | |
| Fuel Filter – replace | * Audi Q7 3.0L TDI only |
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| Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) - check ash content within the DPF. Replace DPF with an ash content greater than or equal to .46 liters. | * 125K only: Audi Q7 3.0L TDI only |
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| Plenum Panel - clean if dirty (except A3, Audi Q5) | * | * | |
At 110k miles replace timing belt on Audi TT 2.0T with front wheel drive and A4 Cabriolet 2.0T only.
Check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys and replace if necessary (Audi TT 2.0T with front wheel drive and A4 Cabriolet 2.0T only).
Brake Fluid - replace every 2 years regardless of mileage.
Cloth Top - check function and rollover protection every 2 years regardless of mileage (Audi A4/S4 Cabriolet only).