Applies to: MY 2010: Audi Q5, Audi Q7, Audi A3, Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi S5, Audi S6, Audi A8, Audi A8L, Audi R8

Abstract: Factory recommended maintenance intervals for applicable MY 2010 Audi vehicles.

Audi MY 2010 Schedules 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/Oil Filter - change oil and replace filter
AdBlue Fluid - fill completely with fresh fluid (maximum capacity: 23 liters) and adapt learned values for AdBlue tank under guided fault finding after filling fluid	Audi Q7 3.0L TDI only	Audi Q7 3.0L TDI only	Audi Q7 3.0L TDI only
Cooling System - check level, add if necessary
Engine On Board Diagnostics - check fault memory		A3, A6, S6, A8 only	A3, A6, S6, A8 only
Engine Compartment - check for leaks
Battery - check and replace if necessary
Dust and Pollen Filter - replace
Spark Plugs - replace at 35,000 miles or 3 years, whichever occurs first. Then, every 40,000 miles or 3 years, whichever occurs first.			A4 2.0L TFSI, A5 2.0L TFSI only
- 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 A4 2.0L TFSI, A5 2.0L TFSI
Power Steering Fluid - check, add if necessary
Air Cleaner - clean housing, replace filter element		55K only: except Audi Q7 4.2L	75K only: Audi Q7 4.2L only
Ribbed V Belt and Tensioner - check condition and replace if necessary		R8 only	Audi Q7 3.6L, R8 only
Ribbed V Belt - check condition, replace if necessary. Check tension of belt drive with manual tensioner and retension if necessary.			75K only: V6 FSI, V6 TFSI (rear belt), 2.0L TFSI, 5.2L V10 FSI, 4.2L V8 FSI
- replace only the V belt for the compressor drive			75K only: 3.0L TFSI only
Snow Screen for Air Cleaner - clean		A4, S4, A5, S5 and A6 only	A4, S4, A5, S5 and A6 only
Fuel Filter - remove water		Audi Q7 3.0L TDI only
- replace		55K only: A3 2.0L TDI only	Audi Q7 3.0L TDI only 115K only: A3 2.0L TDI
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) - check ash loading according to manufacturer's work procedure, replace* if necessary.	125K only: Audi Q7 3.0L TDI, A3 2.0L TDI only
Plenum Panel - remove cover for plenum panel to check water drain and clean if necessary		except A3, Audi Q5	except A3, Audi Q5
Tires and Spare - check for wear and damage, check pressure, reset TPMS
- check for wear and damage, check pressure and renewal date of tire set (where applicable), reset TPMS
Tires - rotate, reset TPMS	5K only
Wiper Blades - check condition and replace if necessary
Wiper/Washer/Headlight Washer - check adjustment and function, add fluid if necessary
Lights - check all lights, check headlight adjustment		A8 only	A3, A6, S6, A8 only
Lights - check all lights via instrument cluster. Check license plate light from the rear of the vehicle			Audi Q7, A4, S4, Audi Q5, TT, A5, S5, R8 only
Interior Lights - check all interior lights, glove box illumination, control lights and MMI (if applicable)
Doors - lubricate doors, check straps and hood latch		A8 only	Except A8
Rear Lid Hinges - lubricate		A8 only	A8 only
Service Reminder Display - reset
Horn - check function
Brake System - check for damage, leaks, pad thickness, fluid level
Brake Discs - check thickness
Exhaust System - check for damage, leaks
Front Axle - check for excessive play, check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends		A3, A6, S6, A8 only
Drive Shaft Boots - check
Automatic Transmission and Final Drive - check for leaks
Manual Transmission and Final Drive - check for leaks
Continuously Variable Transmission (multitronic) - change ATF
Haldex Clutch - change oil			A3, TT only
DSG/S Tronic - change oil and replace filter element			A3, TT 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

* If DPF replacement is not necessary, perform check every 20,000 miles (30,000 km) thereafter until replacement becomes necessary. Subsequent DPF replacement interval is a minimum of 120,000 miles (200,000 km), thereafter.

Timing Belt - replace at 110K miles (175 km) on Audi TT 2.0T with front wheel drive and A3 2.0L TDI only. Check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys and replace if necessary.
Brake Fluid - replace every 2 years regardless of mileage.
Cloth Top - check function and rollover protection every 2 years regardless of mileage (Audi A5/S5 Cabriolet only).

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