Maintenance Schedule - 2004 - A8 L

Miles (in thousands)

15/55/95

Kilometers (in thousands)

25/85/145

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

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

Haldex Clutch - change oil

•  TT only

     - change oil and filter

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.

     - 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

Continuously Variable Transmission (multitronic) - change ATF

Power Steering Fluid - check, add if necessary

Air Cleaner - clean housing, replace filter element

•  55K only; A4, A8

Ribbed V Belt - check condition

     - replace

Snow Screen for Air Cleaner - clean

•  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

Timing Belt - replace

Timing Belt and Timing Belt Tensioning System - replace