Maint Flip Chart
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: Maint Flip Chart
Revision to tires-rotate: 5k only; added "(except r8)"
- 2015 -
Models from 2015
2015 MY Scheduled Maintenance Intervals The first scheduled service is due at 5,000 miles (8,000km) or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, all remaining scheduled services are due every 10,000 miles or 1 year after previous service, whichever occurs first. Miles (in thousands) Kilometers (in thousands) Engine Oil/Oil Filter – change oil and replace filter AdBlue Fluid – fill completely with fresh fluid (maximum capacity: 24 liters) Cooling System – check level, add if necessary Engine Compartment – check for leaks Onboard Diagnosis – check Visual Check – check the chassis for possible paint damage and corrosion, from the inside and outside, with the doors as well as hood and trunk lids open Battery – check for clean terminals (no corrosion), properly mounted housing, and no damage; replace if necessary. Also, check the acid level of battery only if the level can be seen through the housing and fill if necessary Small (12-volt) Side Battery – located in the trunk compartment on left side – check for clean terminals (no corrosion), properly mounted housing and no damage; replace if necessary Dust and Pollen Filter – replace 5/25/45/65/85/105/125 8/40/70/100/130/160/190 l l A 3 2.0L TDI, Q5 3.0L TDI, A6 3.0L TDI and A7 3.0L TDI, Q7 3.0L TDI and A8 3.0L TDI only l Flex Fuel vehicles only 15/55/95/135 25/85/145/205 l l A 3 2.0L TDI, Q5 3.0L TDI, A6 3.0L TDI l l A 3 2.0L TDI, Q5 3.0L TDI, A6 3.0L TDI l l l Flex Fuel vehicles only l l l l Flex Fuel vehicles only l l except Q5 hybrid l except Q5 hybrid l Q5 hybrid only l Q5 hybrid only l l and A7 3.0L TDI, Q7 3.0L TDI and A8 3.0L TDI only Spark Plugs – replace at 35,000 miles (55,000 km) or 6 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 40,000 miles (60,000 km) or 6 years, whichever occurs first* A8 W12, all vehicles with 2.0L TFSI (except Q3 and Flex Fuel engines) l 55K only: vehicles with the 1.8L (A3), 2.0L TFSI (Q3), 3.0L V6 TFSI, 4.2L V8 FSI and 5.2L V10 FSI engines l 3 5K only: 2.0L TFSI Flex Fuel – replace at 35,000 miles (55,000 km) or 6 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 30,000 miles (45,000 km) or 6 years, whichever occurs first engines only Power Steering Fluid – check, add if necessary l 5 5K only: except RS 5, S6, S7, RS 7, Air Cleaner – clean housing, replace filter element A8 3.0L V6 TFSI, A8 3.0L V6 TDI, A8 4.0L V8 TFSI and TTS – clean housing, replace filter element l R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder only Ribbed V Belt – check condition, replace if necessary. Check tension of belt drive with manual tensioner and retension if necessary – replace only the belt for the compressor drive (front belt) l R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder only l 5 5K only: all vehicles with the l 1 15K only: all vehicles with the l A 4, S4, allroad, A5, A5 Cabriolet, l A 4, S4, allroad, A5, A5 Cabriolet, l A 3 2.0L TDI, A6 3.0L TDI, A7 3.0L l A 3 2.0L TDI, A6 3.0L TDI, A7 3.0L l l l l l l l l l l 3.0L V6 TFSI S5, S5 Cabriolet, Q5, SQ5 and Q5 hybrid only Fuel Filter – replace Doors – lubricate door hinges, straps, locks and hood latch V6 TFSI, A8 4.0L V8 TFSI, TTS and RS 7 only l 75K only Snow Screen for Air Cleaner – clean Door Hinges and Straps – lubricate l A 8, Q7 only l R S 5, S6, S7, A8 3.0L V6 TDI, A8 3.0L l RS 5 only Ribbed V Belt and Tensioner – check condition and replace if necessary Plenum Panel – remove cover for plenum panel to check water drain and clean if necessary Tires and Spare Wheel – c heck for wear and damage, check tire pressure, reset Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – check for wear and damage, check tire pressure and renewal date of tire repair set (where applicable), reset Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Tires – rotate, reset TPMS Wiper Blades – check condition and replace if necessary (USA only) Wiper Blades – check condition (Canada only) Wiper/Washer/Headlight Washer – check adjustment and function, add fluid if necessary Interior Lights – check all interior lights, glove box illumination, control lights and MMI (if applicable) Front Lighting – check function of parking lights, low beams, high beams, fog lights, blinkers and hazard lights Rear Lighting – check function of brake lights (including third brake light), taillights, back-up lights, rear fog lights, license plate lights, blinkers and hazard lights Service Reminder Display – reset Horn – check function and A7 3.0L TDI, Q7 3.0L TDI and A8 3.0L TDI only l all vehicles with the 4.0L V8 TFSI, – replace at 55,000 miles (85,000 km) or 6 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 60,000 miles (90,000 km) or 6 years, whichever occurs first Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) – perform after the first 115K miles (USA)/175,000 km (Canada) or 110K miles (USA)/165,000 km (Canada) after a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) replacement; check ash loading according to manufacturer’s work procedure, replace** if necessary 35/75/115 55/115/175 TDI, A8 3.0L TDI, Q5 3.0L TDI and Q7 3.0L TDI only 3.0L V6 TFSI S5, S5 Cabriolet, Q5, SQ5 and Q5 hybrid only TDI, A8 3.0L TDI, Q5 3.0L TDI and Q7 3.0L TDI only l USA: 115K only: A3 2.0L TDI, A6 3.0L TDI, A7 3.0L TDI, A8 3.0L TDI, Q5 3.0L TDI and Q7 3.0L TDI l Canada: 1 75 km only: A3 2.0L TDI, A6 3.0L TDI, A7 3.0L TDI, A8 3.0L TDI, Q5 3.0L TDI and Q7 3.0L TDI l l 5K only (except R8) l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Q 7, TT, TTS, R8 Coupe and R8 Spyder only l continued • Revised 9/7/17 2015 MY Scheduled Maintenance Intervals (continued) The first scheduled service is due at 5,000 miles (8,000km) or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, all remaining scheduled services are due every 10,000 miles or 1 year after previous service, whichever occurs first. Miles (in thousands) Kilometers (in thousands) 5/25/45/65/85/105/125 8/40/70/100/130/160/190 15/55/95/135 25/85/145/205 35/75/115 55/115/175 Hood Lid Hinges – lubricate All Sunroof Systems – clean guide rails and lubricate with grease l R 8 Coupe, R8 Spyder, TT and TTS only l l R 8 Coupe, R8 Spyder, TT and TTS only l Front Latch for Cabriolet Roof – lubricate l A 3 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet and l A 3 Cabriolet,A5 Cabriolet and l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l RS 5 only l RS 5 only l A 3, S3, S4, S5, S5 Cabriolet, S6, S7, Brake System – check for damage, leaks, pad thickness, fluid level Brake Discs – check thickness Exhaust System – check for damage, leaks Front and Rear Axle – check for excessive play, check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends 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 DSG/S Tronic ® – change MTF oil for gear box DSG/S Tronic – change ATF oil and replace transmission filter element for clutch hydraulics Tiptronic Gear Box – change ATF Rear Sport Differential – change ATF for clutch hydraulics and differential oil Underbody – check for damage and leaks Road Test – check engine performance, clutch, manual/automatic transmission, braking (including hand and foot brake), steering, wheels, wheel bearings, drive shaft, horn and hybrid vehicles (electric drive for operational readiness) S5 Cabriolet only l S5 Cabriolet only RS 5, TT, TTS, R8 Coupe and R8 Spyder l l l Q5 hybrid only l RS 5 and RS 7 only l l Timing Belt – replace at 110K miles (175,000 km) on TTS. 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 (A5/S5 Cabriolet and R8 Spyder only) AdBlue Fluid – replace every 4 years regardless of miles/kilometers only if AdBlue has not been filled within the last 4 years (Q7 3.0L TDI, A8 3.0L TDI, A6 3.0L TDI, A7 3.0L TDI and Q5 3.0L TDI only) Crash Active Headrest – check function every 2 years regardless of miles/kilometers (A8 only) BorgWarner Clutch – change oil every 3 years regardless of mileage/kilometers (A3, S3, Q3, TT and TTS only) *Does not include 2.0L TFSI Flex Fuel engines. **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 (195,000 km) thereafter. Audi of America, Inc. believes the information and specifications to be correct at the time of printing. Specifications, maintenance intervals, standard features and options subject to change without notice. Revised 9/7/17