Maintenance Schedule - 2008 - A6, A6 Avant, S6


Applies to: MY 2008: Audi A3, Audi TT, Audi A5, Audi S5, Audi A4, Audi A4 Cabriolet, Audi S4, Audi S4 Avant, Audi S4 Cabriolet, Audi RS4, Audi A6, Audi S6, Audi A8 L, Audi A8, Audi S8, Audi Q7, Audi R8


Abstract: Factory recommended maintenance intervals for applicable MY 2008 Audi vehicles.

Audi MY 2008 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 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

  •  5K only

 

 

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
  •  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

 

 

  •  A3, TT only

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
  •  Except Audi Q7, TT, R8, A5, S5

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.

 

 

  •  35K only: A3 3.2L, TT 3.2L, A8 6.0L

    - 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

 

 

  •  75K only: A3 3.2L, TT 3.2L, A8 6.0L

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
  •  35K only: RS 4, A8 6.0L
  •  75K only: RS 4, Audi Q7 4.2L, A8 6.0L

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

 

  •  RS 4, R8 only
  •  RS 4, Audi Q7 3.6L, A8 6.0L, R8 only

Ribbed V Belt - replace

 

 

  •  75K only: S4

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

 

  •  
  •  75K only: 2.0L, 3.2L, 4.2L FSI, 5.2L

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

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, TT, A5, S5, R8 only

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

 

 

S Tronic - change oil and replace filter element

 

 

  •  A3, TT only

At 110K miles (175km) replace timing belt (2.0L engine only). Check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys and replace if necessary (2.0L engine 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 Cabriolet, S4 Cabriolet and RS 4 Cabriolet only).

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