AUDI MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Audi Maintenance Schedule – All Models
MY 2016 Maintenance Intervals – Canada
Service Intervals
| 8,000 km1 | Standard Maintenance Service with tire rotation |
| 25,000 km2 | Major Maintenance Service with additional items |
| 40,000 km | Standard Maintenance Service |
| 55,000 km | Major Maintenance Service with additional items |
| 70,000 km | Standard Maintenance Service |
| 85,000 km | Major Maintenance Service with additional items |
| 100,000 km | Standard Maintenance Service |
| 115,000 km | Major Maintenance Service with additional items |
| 130,000 km | Standard Maintenance Service |
| 145,000 km | Major Maintenance Service with additional items |
| 160,000 km | Standard Maintenance Service |
| 175,000 km | Timing Belt Replacement (Audi TTS only) |
| 175,000 km | Major Maintenance Service with additional items |
| 190,000 km | Standard Maintenance Service with additional item |
| 205,000 km | Major Maintenance Service with additional items |
| 220,000 km | Standard Maintenance Service |
| 235,000 km | Major Maintenance Service with additional items |
1) First standard Audi maintenance service at 8,000 km or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first. Standard maintenance services thereafter occur at intervals of 30,000 km or 2 years after the last standard maintenance service, whichever occurs first.
2) First major maintenance service at 25,000 km or 2 years after delivery, whichever occurs first. Major maintenance services thereafter occur at intervals of 30,000 km or 2 years after the last major maintenance service, whichever occurs first.
The intervals shown in this table are based on vehicles operating under normal conditions. In case of severe conditions, such as extremely low temperatures, excessive dust, etc., it is necessary for certain operations to be carried out in between the given intervals. This applies particularly to engine oil changes and the cleaning or replacing of the air cleaner filter element.
Time-Sensitive Audi Maintenance Items
| Service interval by time (and kilometers where applicable) | Maintenance item |
| Every 2 years regardless of kilometers | Replace brake fluid (all vehicles) |
| Every 2 years regardless of kilometers | Check cloth top function and rollover protection with cloth top down (Audi A5 Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet, R8 Sypder only ) |
| Every 2 years regardless of kilometers | Crash active headrest – Check function (Audi A8 only) |
| Every 3 years regardless of kilometers | BorgWarner clutch – replace oil (Audi A3, Q3, Audi TT & TTS only) |
| Every 4 years regardless of kilometers | AdBlue® Fluid – Replace only if AdBlue has not been filled within the last 4 years (Audi A6 3.0L TDI, A7 3.0L TDI, A8 3.0L TDI, Audi Q5 3.0l TDI, Audi Q7 3.0l TDI only) |
Standard Audi Maintenance Service
First at 8,000 km or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 30,000 km or two years, whichever occurs first.
Engine oil / Oil filter – Change oil and replace filter
Service reminder indicator display – Reset display
Brake system – Check for damage and leaks, thickness of pads, and brake fluid level
Wiper blades – Check condition
Windshield washer and headlight washing system – Add fluid if necessary. Check adjustment and function
Tires and spare wheel – Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure. Reset Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
AdBlue fluid – Fill completely with fresh fluid (24 liters max.) (Audi Q5 3.0l TDI, A6 3.0l TDI, A7 3.0l TDI, Audi Q7 3.0L TDI, A8 3.0L TDI only).
On-board diagnosis – Check (flex fuel vehicles only)
Additional item at 8,000 km or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first.
Rotate tires. Reset TPMS
Major Audi Maintenance Service
First at 25,000 km or two years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 30,000 km or two years, whichever occurs first.
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 (except Audi Q5 hybrid)
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 (Audi Q5 hybrid only)
Cooling system – Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary
Engine compartment – Check for leaks
Exhaust system – Check for damage and leaks
Underbody – Check for damage and leaks
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
Automatic transmission and final drive – Check for leaks
Manual transmission and final drive – Check for leaks
Drive shafts – Check boots
Front and rear axle – Check for excessive play. Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends
Horn – Check function
Dust and pollen filter – Replace filter
Snow screen for air cleaner – Clean (Audi A4, S4, allroad, A5, A5 Cabriolet, S5, S5 Cabriolet, Audi Q5, SQ5, Q5 hybrid only)
Ribbed V-belt and tensioner – Check condition and replace if necessary (Audi R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder only)
Plenum Panel – Remove cover for plenum panel to check water drain and clean if necessary
Front lighting – Check function of parking lights, low beams, high beams, fog lights, blinkers & hazard lights
Rear lighting – Check function of brake lights (including third brake light), tail lights, back-up lights, rear fog lights, license plate lights, blinkers & hazard lights
Door hinges and straps – Lubricate (Audi Q7, TT, TTS, R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder only)
Hood lid hinges – Lubricate (R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder, TT, TTS).
All sunroof systems- Clean guide rails and lubricate with grease.
Front latch for Cabriolet roof-lubricate (Audi A3 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet)
Tire repair set – Check renewal date (where applicable)
Road test – Check engine performance, clutch, manual/auto transmission, braking (including hand and foot brake), steering, wheels, wheel bearings, drive shaft, horn, hybrid vehicles (electric drive for operational readiness)
Additional Audi Maintenance Items
Perform at 25,000 km and thereafter every 30,000 km.
Fuel filter – Replace (A3 2.0l TDI, Audi Q5 3.0l TDI, A6, 3.0l TDI, A7 3.0l TDI, Audi Q7 3.0L TDI, A8 3.0L TDI only)
DSG/S tronic – Change MTF oil for gearbox (RS 5 only)
Air cleaner – Clean the housing and replace filter element (RS 5 only)
Perform first at 55,000 km and thereafter every 60,000 km.
Continuously variable transmission (multitronic™) – Change ATF
Tiptronic gear box – Change ATF (Audi Q5 hybrid only)
DSG/S tronic – Change ATF oil and replace transmission filter element for clutch hydraulics (A3, TT, TTS, S4, S5, S5 Cabriolet, RS 5, S6, S7, R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder only)
Rear sport differential – Change ATF for clutch hydraulics and differential oil (RS 5 and RS 7 only)
Air cleaner3 – Clean housing and replace filter element only on the following vehicles: (S6, S7, RS7, A8 3.0L V6 TDI, A8 3.0L V6 TFSI , A8 4.0L V8 TFSI, TTS)
3) The S8 4.0L V8 TFSI engine is not included in this interval. It must be performed first at 85,000 km and thereafter every 90,000 km.
Perform first at 55,000 km or 4 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 60,000 km or 4 years, whichever occurs first.
Power steering fluid – Check fluid level (Audi Q7 only)
Brake discs – Check thickness
Interior lights – Check all interior lights, glove box compartment illumination, control lights, and MMI (if applicable)
Doors – Lubricate door hinges, straps, locks, and hood latch
Perform first at 55,000 km or 6 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 60,000 km or 6 years, whichever occurs first.
Spark plugs4- Replace only on the following vehicles: [all vehicles with the 4.0l V8 TFSI, A8 with the W12 and all vehicles, (except Audi Q3) with the 2.0l TFSI (except 2.0L Flex Fuel engines ), and A3 e-Tron with the 1.4T engine]
4) Excludes 2.0L TFSI Flex Fuel engines Perform first at 55,000 km or 6 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 45,000 km or 6 years, whichever occurs first.
Spark plugs – Replace (2.0L TFSI Flex Fuel engines only) Perform first at 85,000 km and thereafter every 90,000 km.
Air cleaner5 – Clean the housing and replace the filter element (except: RS5, TTS, S6, S7, RS7, A8 with the 3.0l V6 TFSI, 3.0l V6 TDI & 4.0l V8 TFSI)
Ribbed V-belt – Replace only the belt for the compressor drive (front belt) (all vehicles with the 3.0l V6 TFSI)
Tiptronic gear box: Change ATF (Q5 hybrid only)
5) The air cleaner replacement at this interval includes the S8 4.0L V8 TFSI engine.
Perform at 85,000 km or 6 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 90,000 km or 6 years, whichever occurs first.
Spark plugs – Replace (only: A3 with the 1.8l TFSI, Audi Q3 2.0l TFSI, and vehicles with the 3.0l V6 TFSI, 4.2l V8 FSI & 5.2l V10 FSI engines)
Perform at 115,000 km and thereafter every 120,000 km.
Ribbed V-belt – Check condition and replace if necessary. Check tension of belt drive with a manual tensioner and retention if necessary
Perform every 175,000 km.
Timing belt – Replace. Check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys and replace if necessary (Audi TTS only) Perform after the first 175,000 km or 165,000 km after a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) replacement.
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) – Check ash loading according to manufacturer work procedure; replace6 if necessary (vehicles with diesel engines only)
6) If DPF replacement is not necessary, perform check every 30,000 km thereafter until replacement becomes necessary.
Perform every 205,000 km.
Timing belt – Replace. Check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys and replace if necessary (A3 2.0l TDI models and Audi A3 e-tron only)
Oil Capacity Chart – Audi maintenance
| Model | Engine | Engine oil Approx. qty. w/filter change | Audi Oil Spec** |
| A3 e-tron | 1.4L TFSI 204hp | 4.0L (4.2 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| A3 | 1.8L TFSI 170hp | 5.2L (5.5 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| A3 | 2.0L TFSI 220hp | 5.7L (6.0 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| A3 | 2.0L TDI 150hp | 5.5L (5.8 qt) | VW 507 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| S3 | 2.0 TFSI 292hp | 5.7L (6.0 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| A4 | 2.0L TFSI 220hp | 4.5L (4.8 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| S4 | 3.0L V6 333hp | 6.8L (7.2qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| A5 | 2.0L TFSI 220hp | 4.5L (4.8 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| S5 | 3.0L V6 333hp | 6.8L (7.2 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| A6 | 2.0L TFSI 252hp | 4.7L (5.0 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
Audi maintenance
| Model | Engine | Engine oil Approx. qty. w/filter change | Audi Oil Spec** |
| A6 | 3.0L TFSI 333hp | 6.8L (7.2 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| A6 | 3.0L TDI 240hp | 6.4L (6.8 qt) | VW 507 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| S6 | 4.0L TFSI 450hp | 8.7L (9.2 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| A7 | 3.0L TFSI 333hp | 6.8L (7.2 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| A7 | 3.0L TDI 240hp | 6.4L (6.7 qt) | VW 507 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| S7 | 4.0L TFSI 450hp | 8.7L (9.2 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| RS7 | 4.0L TFSI 560hp | 8.7L (9.2 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| A8/A8L | 3.0L TFSI 333hp | 6.8L (7.2 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| A8/A8L | 4.0L TFSI 450hp | 8.7L (9.2 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| A8L | 3.0L TDI 240hp | 6.4L (6.8 qt) | VW 507 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| S8 | 4.0L TFSI 520hp | 8.7L (9.2 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| A8L | 6.3L W12 500hp | 11.2L (11.8 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| Q3 | 2.0T 200hp | 4.5L (4.8 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| Q5 | 2.0L TFSI 220hp | 4.5L (4.8 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| Q5 Hybrid | 2.0L TFSI 211hp | 4.5L (4.8 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| Q5 | 3.0 V6 272hp | 6.8L (7.2 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| Model | Engine | Engine oil Approx. qty. w/filter change | Audi Oil Spec** |
| Q5 | 3.0L TDI V6 240hp | 6.4L (6.8 qt) | VW 507 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| SQ5 | 3.0L V6 354hp | 6.8L (7.2 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| TT | 2.0L TFSI 220hp | 5.7L (6.0 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| TTS | 2.0L TFSI 292hp | 5.7L (6.0 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
| TTR | 2.0L TFSI 220hp | 5.7L (6.0 qt) | VW 502 00** Use synthetic oil SAE 5W-40, SAE 5W-30 or SAE 0W-40 |
