Maintenance Schedule - 2004 - A8 L


Applies to: MY 2004: Audi TT, Audi A4, Audi A4 Avant, Audi A4 Cabriolet, Audi S4, Audi S4 Avant, Audi S4 Cabriolet, Audi A6, Audi A6 Avant, Audi allroad quattro, Audi S6 Avant, Audi RS6, Audi A8 L


Abstract: Factory recommended maintenance intervals for applicable MY 2004 Audi vehicles.

Audi MY 2004 Scheduled Maintenance Intervals.

Miles (in thousands)

5/25/45/65/85/105

15/55/95

35/75

Kilometers (in thousands)

8/40/70/100/130/160

25/85/145

55/115

 

 

 

 

Engine Oil - change oil and replace filter

Wiper/Washer/Headlight Washer - check adjustment and function,
 add fluid if necessary

Tires and Spare - check for wear and damage, check pressure

 

 

     - check for wear and damage, check pressure and
         renewal date of tire set (where applicable)

 

Tires - rotate

  •  5k only

 

 

Service Reminder Display - reset

Brake System - check for damage, leaks, pad thickness, fluid level

 

     - check thickness of pads and brake fluid level

 

 

Cooling System - check level, add if necessary

 

Exhaust System - check for damage, leaks

 

Engine On Board Diagnostics - check fault memory

 

Engine Compartment - check for leaks

 

Battery - check electrolyte level and add if necessary

 

Dust and Pollen Filter - replace

 

Automatic Transmission and Final Drive - check for leaks

 

Manual Transmission and Final Drive - check for leaks

 

DSG (direct shift gearbox) - change oil and replace filter element

 

 

  •  TT 3.2L only

Haldex Clutch - change oil

 

  •  TT only

 

     - change oil and filter

 

 

  •  TT only

Sunroof - clean guide rails and lubricate rails with grease spray

 

Front Axle - check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends

 

Lights - check all lights, check headlight adjustment

 

Drive Shaft Boots - check

 

Doors - lubricate doors, check straps

 

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 only; except allroad 4.2, S4, A8

     - replace at 55,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first.
        Then, every 60,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first.

 

  •   55K only; allroad 4.2, S4, A8

     - replace at 75,000 miles

 

 

  •  75K only; except allroad 4.2, S4, A8

Continuously Variable Transmission (multitronic) - change ATF

 

 

Power Steering Fluid - check, add if necessary

 

 

Air Cleaner - clean housing, replace filter element

 

  •  55K only; A4, A8
  •  Except A4, A8

Ribbed V Belt - check condition

 

 

  •  75K only; 3.2L VR6, 3.0L V6

     - replace

 

 

  •  75K only; except 3.2L VR6, 3.0L V6

Snow Screen for Air Cleaner - clean

 

  •  A4 only
  •  A4 only

Road Test - check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and
ventilation systems, air conditioning, shift lock operation and power accessories

 

Rear Lid Hinges - lubricate

 

  •  A8 only
  •  A8 only

Timing Belt - replace

 

 

  •  75K only: 1.8T, 3.0L, 4.2L V8 except allroad V8 and S4

Timing Belt and Timing Belt Tensioning System - replace

 

 

  •  75K only: 2.7L turbo

Brake Fluid - replace every 2 years regardless of mileage.
Cloth Top - check function and rollover protection every 2 years regardless of mileage (Audi A4 Cabriolet only).

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