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Audi Scheduled Maintenance

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Audi Scheduled Maintenance Procedures

  • Rotate and Inspect tires
  • Inspect Automatic shiftlock operation
  • Inspect Axle seals, ball joints & tie rod ends
  • Inspect Battery electrolyte level
  • Inspect Brake system
  • Inspect Cooling system
  • Inspect Drive shaft boots
  • Inspect Drivebelts
  • Inspect Engine (leaks)
  • Inspect Exhaust system
  • Inspect Fluid levels
  • Inspect Lights
  • Inspect ODB System check for codes
  • Inspect Power steering fluid
  • Inspect Spare tire
  • Inspect Timing belt drive with manual tensioner
  • Inspect Timing belt tension system
  • Inspect Transmission (leaks)
  • Inspect Transmission final drive fluid
  • Inspect Underbody
  • Inspect Wheels, tires, spare
  • Inspect Windsheild washer system
  • Inspect Wiper, washer, headlight washer
  • Inspect/Adjust Exterior lights
  • Inspect/Adjust Head lights
  • Inspect/Check date Tire repair set
  • Inspect/Clean Plenum water valve
  • Inspect/Clean Snow screen for air cleaner
  • Inspect/Lubricate Door hinge mechanism
  • Inspect/Lubricate Roof mechanism
  • Inspect/Lubricate Sliding roof rails
  • Inspect/Lubricate Sunroof rails
  • Inspect/Lubricate Wiper arm pivot points
  • Inspect/Reset Service reminder light
  • Replace Air cleaner element
  • Replace Automatic transmission fluid
  • Replace Brake fluid
  • Replace Cabin air filter
  • Replace Drive belt(s)
  • Replace Engine oil & filter
  • Replace Multitronic transmission fluid
  • Replace Spark plugs
  • Replace Timing belt

Audi Maintenance Procedures - Common Additional Services

Audi Air Filter Replacement

The air filter accumulates dust and debris and should be replaced to protect the engine and maximize fuel economy. For optimal engine performance and longevity, replace every 1 year or 15,000 miles.

Audi Automatic Transmission Fluid Change

Automatic transmission fluid becomes heat fatigued and accumulates moisture over time which can lead to automatic transmission damage if not serviced regularly. It should be replaced every 2 years or 30,000 miles.

Audi Cabin Air Filter Replacement

Over time the Cabin Filter(s) will accumulate dirt, pollen and debris which can leak in to the passenger compartment if left unchecked. They should be replaced every year or 15,000 miles.

Audi Coolant Replacement/Flush

Engine coolant breaks down, gets rusty and becomes contaminated with debris from component wear over time and can cause engine or cooling system damage if not replaced every 2 years or 30,0000 miles.

Audi Drive Belt(s) Replacement

Drive belts crack and become glazed over time and can squeak or even break. They should be replaced every 45,000 miles.

Audi Fuel Filter Change

The Fuel Filter becomes restricted as it accumulates debris from filtering the fuel which, can lead to perfomance problems and early fuel pump failure. It should be replaced every 2 years or 30,000 miles in vehicles where it is replaceable.

Audi Rotate Tires

It is important to rotate the tires from front to rear every 5000-7500 miles so that they wear evenly. This may not be possible on some vehicles because of directional tread design or rim size differences.

Audi Scheduled Maintenance Parts

The air filter prevents harmful dirt and debris from entering the engine.
Automatic transmission fluid is a light weight hydraulic oil that is used to operate the hydraulic mechanisms in an automatic transmission, provide lubrication, and act as a coolant for the transmission itself.  When new, it's usually a cranberry red color and can either be a conventional or...
Brake fluid transmits hydraulic force to various parts of the braking system when the brake pedal is pressed. The brake fluid in your vehicle is a serviceable item that needs to be replaced at intervals determined by the manufacturer.
The cabin air filter prevents dirt, pollen, and other debris from entering the passenger compartment through the climate control system. Because the filter reduces dust and particles in the cabin, it also increases the reliability of various electronic components (e.g. relays, switches, and senso...
Drive belts are part of a belt/pulley system that is driven by the engine crankshaft to run such items as the AC compressor, alternator, and power steering pump. Previously, the "V" profile was the universal drive belt design, but more modern vehicles use the flat "ribbed" design, often referred ...
Engine oil provides lubrication for—and conducts heat away from—internal engine components. Currently, there is a wide selection among brands, oil composition, and weights of motor oil. Check your vehicle's requirements—the wrong motor oil can damage the engine.
The drain plug gasket prevents oil leaks from the drain plug. The screw-in drain plug is a simple design that includes a "soft" washer-like gasket situated between the oil pan and oil drain plug. This gasket/washer can be made of copper, aluminum, or a fiber composition. The drain plug gasket/was...
The engine oil filter removes harmful deposits from the engine oil before they can be circulated throughout the engine.
Spark plugs are installed in the engine cylinder head and located with the spark plug electrodes or tip within the combustion chamber. Engines may have one or two spark plugs per cylinder and each spark plug can have from one to four electrodes. When an appropriately-timed electric spark occurs a...
Spark plugs are part of the vehicle's ignition system; they contain two electrodes across which electricity jumps to produce a spark that ignites the gas in the engine. The energy caused by the combustion is converted into energy used to power the wheels.
The timing belt is a toothed belt that replaces the timing chain and timing gears used in earlier designs. The timing belt is used to drive the camshaft via the crankshaft. Because of its toothed design, the timing belt maintains synchronization ("timing") between the crankshaft and camshaft. The...

Audi Scheduled Maintenance Questions and Answers

Hessitation and exaust (2 answers)
2002 Audi A4 Quattro, Audi 2002 A4, Fort Collins, CO
2002 Audi A4 Quattro

I went today and had a oil change and engine flush at jiffy lube, when i left the jiffy lube, it ran fine, then i was driving on the highway, and all of a sudden, the car jerked violently, and lost power, i got off the highway, and turned the car off for a few seconds. When i turned it back on and started driving, the car kept hesitating, and when i floored the peddle to the ground, it took awhile to get to the normal speed of 65 mph. Now the exahust sounds like it has a high performance exah...

Timing Belt (2 answers)
2004 Audi A4 Quattro, MtnBkn, Bend, OR
2004 Audi A4 Quattro

Dealer state the belt needs replacement at 75k. Price (private/dealer) is $1300 to $1800. Does this have to happen at this milage? Do these price quotes I am getting sound about right?

to fix or not? (1 answer)
1998 Audi A6 Quattro, cookjmc, Dana Point, CA
1998 Audi A6 Quattro

$2800 is the estimate for new rebuilt transmission that blew the other day. what are some major repairs that could happen outside of this on the car? need to decide if i should fix or not. if the transmission is fixed at 109K miles, might the car last another 1-2 years? mechanic full estimate for this and other repairs is around $4K. (two new tires, a pump that has a leak, spark plugs and some other things) is it worth the investment?
of note, car is beautiful in great shape, hunter gre...

V-belt (1 answer)
2001 Audi A4 Quattro, Teletran-1, Bedford, TX
2001 Audi A4 Quattro

Well I was driving to school today I noticed that the battery light came on the dash...and to my surprise the power steering starting failing. I did my research and discovered that the V-belt was the cause. Question?

Is the V-belt one of the items that I should definitely have the dealer work on or is this something I can skimp and have it done for less. What is the average price for a V-belt change (dealer vs. indie)? And how much time do I have before my care completely stops operating du...

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