Maintenance Schedule - 2008 - A8 L, A8, S8

Miles (in thousands)

15/55/95

Kilometers (in thousands)

25/85/145

Engine Oil - 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

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

Tires - rotate

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

•  Except Audi Q7, TT, A5, S5, R8

Engine Compartment - check for leaks

Battery - check and replace if necessary

Dust and Pollen Filter - replace

Automatic Transmission and Final Drive - check for leaks

Manual Transmission and Final Drive - check for leaks

Haldex Clutch - change oil

Front Axle - check for excessive play, check dust seals on ball joints and
 tie rod ends

•  Except Audi Q7, TT, A5, S5, R8

Lights - check all lights, check headlight adjustment

•  A8, S8 only

Drive Shaft Boots - check

Doors - lubricate doors, check straps and hood latch

•  A8, S8 only

Spark Plugs - replace at 35,000 miles or 3 years, whichever occurs first.
         Then, every 40,000 miles or 3 years, whichever occurs first.

    - 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

    - replace at 75,000 miles

Continuously Variable Transmission (multitronic) - change ATF

Power Steering Fluid - check, add if necessary

Air Cleaner - clean housing, replace filter element

•  55K only: except RS 4, Audi Q7 4.2L, A8 6.0L

Ribbed V Belt and Tensioner - check condition and replace if necessary

•  RS 4, R8 only

Ribbed V Belt - replace

    - check condition and replace if necessary. Check tension of
         belt drive with manual tensioner and retension if necessary.

Snow Screen for Air Cleaner - clean

•  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

Horn - check function

Brake Discs - check thickness

Lights - check all lights via instrument cluster. Check license
 plate light from the rear of the vehicle

Interior Lights - check all interior lights, glove box illumination,
 control lights and MMI (if applicable)

S Tronic - change oil and replace filter element