My 2005 Maintenance Intervals - CANADA

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NOTE:

Every two years regardless of kilometers: Brake fluid - Replace fluid (all vehicles).

Every two years regardless of kilometers: Cloth top - Check function and rollover protection of with cloth top down (Audi A4 Cabriolet only)

Service at every 8, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service

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.
Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Check adjustment and function; add fluid if necessary.
Wiper arm pivot points - Lubricate
Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure
Rotate tires.

Service at 25, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service

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.
Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Check adjustment and function; add fluid if necessary.
Wiper arm pivot points - Lubricate
Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure
Engine on-board diagnostics - Check fault memory
Battery - Check electrolyte level and add if necessary.
Cooling system - Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary.
Engine compartment - Check for leaks
Exhaust system - Check for damage and leaks.
Automatic transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
Manual transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
Underbody - Check for damage and leaks
Drive shafts - Check boots.
Spherical head couplings for tailgate gas springs: Retighten with 21 Nm (A4 Avant (up to VIN WAU8E7A125000,), A6 Avant only).
Front and rear axles - Check for excessive play. Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends.
Doors - Lubricate door hinge mechanisms
Rear lid hinges - lubricate (A8 only)
Lights - Check all lights. Check headlight adjustment
Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter.
Snow screen for air cleaner - clean (A4 and A6 [C6] only).
Sunroof - clean guide rails and lubricate with grease spray
BorgWarner clutch - Change oil (TT only)
Road test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, shift lock operation, and power accessories.

Service at 40, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service

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.
Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Check adjustment and function; add fluid if necessary.
Wiper arm pivot points - Lubricate
Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure

Service at 55, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service

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.
Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Check adjustment and function and add fluid if necessary.
Wiper arm pivot points - Lubricate
Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure. Check renewal date of tire repair set (where applicable).
Engine on-board diagnostics - Check fault memory
Battery - Check electrolyte level and add if necessary.
Cooling system - Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary.
Engine compartment - Check for leaks
Exhaust system - Check for damage and leaks.
Automatic transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
Manual transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
Underbody - Check for damage and leaks
Drive shafts - Check boots.
Spherical head couplings for tailgate gas springs: Retighten with 21 Nm (A4 Avant (up to VIN WAU8E7A125000,), A6 Avant only).
Front and rear axles - Check for excessive play. Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends.
Doors - Lubricate door hinge mechanisms
Rear lid hinges - lubricate (A8 only)
Lights - Check all lights. Check headlight adjustment
Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter.
Snow screen for air cleaner - clean (A4 and A6 [C6] only).
Sunroof - clean guide rails and lubricate with grease spray
BorgWarner clutch - Change oil and filter (TT only)
Road test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, shift lock operation, and power accessories.
Spark plugs - Replace at 35, 000 miles or 3 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter every 40, 000 miles or three years, whichever occurs first. (except allroad® 4.2, S4, A8 4.2L, A4 [B7], and A6 [C6])
Air cleaner - Clean the housing and replace filter element (except A4, A6 [C6], and A8 4.2L).
Continuously Variable Transmission (multitronic) - Change ATF.
Power steering fluid - Check fluid level. Add if necessary.
S tronic Transmission - Change oil and replace filter element (TT 3.2L only)
Ribbed V-belt - Check condition (A8 6.0L only)

Service at 70, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service

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.
Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Check adjustment and function; add fluid if necessary.
Wiper arm pivot points - Lubricate
Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure

Service at 85, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service

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.
Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Check adjustment and function and add fluid if necessary.
Wiper arm pivot points - Lubricate
Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure. Check renewal date of tire repair set (where applicable).
Engine on-board diagnostics - Check fault memory
Battery - Check electrolyte level and add if necessary.
Cooling system - Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary.
Engine compartment - Check for leaks
Exhaust system - Check for damage and leaks.
Automatic transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
Manual transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
Underbody - Check for damage and leaks
Drive shafts - Check boots.
Spherical head couplings for tailgate gas springs: Retighten with 21 Nm (A4 Avant (up to VIN WAU8E7A125000,), A6 Avant only).
Front and rear axles - Check for excessive play. Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends.
Doors - Lubricate door hinge mechanisms
Rear lid hinges - lubricate (A8 only)
Lights - Check all lights. Check headlight adjustment
Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter.
Snow screen for air cleaner - clean (A4 and A6 [C6] only).
Sunroof - clean guide rails and lubricate with grease spray
BorgWarner clutch - Change oil (TT only)
Road test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, shift lock operation, and power accessories.
Spark plugs - Replace at 55, 000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter every 60, 000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first. (only allroad® 4.2, S4, A8 4.2L, A4 [B7], and A6 [C6])
Air cleaner - Clean the housing and replace filter element (A4, A6 [C6], and A8 4.2L only)

Service at 100, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service

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.
Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Check adjustment and function; add fluid if necessary.
Wiper arm pivot points - Lubricate
Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure

Service at 115, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service

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.
Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Check adjustment and function and add fluid if necessary.
Wiper arm pivot points - Lubricate
Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure. Check renewal date of tire repair set (where applicable).
Engine on-board diagnostics - Check fault memory
Battery - Check electrolyte level and add if necessary.
Cooling system - Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary.
Engine compartment - Check for leaks
Exhaust system - Check for damage and leaks.
Automatic transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
Manual transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
Underbody - Check for damage and leaks
Drive shafts - Check boots.
Spherical head couplings for tailgate gas springs: Retighten with 21 Nm (A4 Avant (up to VIN WAU8E7A125000,), A6 Avant only).
Front and rear axles - Check for excessive play. Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends.
Doors - Lubricate door hinge mechanisms
Rear lid hinges - lubricate (A8 only)
Lights - Check all lights. Check headlight adjustment
Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter.
Snow screen for air cleaner - Clean (A4 and A6 [C6] only).
Sunroof: clean guide rails and lubricate with grease spray
BorgWarner clutch - Change oil and filter (TT only)
Road test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, shift lock operation, and power accessories.
Spark plugs - Replace (except allroad® 4.2, S4, A8 4.2L, A4 [B7], and A6 [C6])
Air cleaner - Clean the housing and replace filter element (except A4, A6 [C6], and A8 4.2L).
Continuously Variable Transmission (multitronic) - Change ATF.
Power steering fluid - Check fluid level. Add if necessary.
S tronic Transmission - Change oil and replace filter element (TT 3.2L only)
Ribbed V-belt - Check condition (A8 6.0L only)
Ribbed V-belt - Replace (except 2.0T FSI, 3.0L, and 3.2L engines)
Ribbed V-belt - Check condition (2.0T FSI, 3.0L, and 3.2L engines only)
Timing belt - Replace (1.8T, 3.0L, and A8 4.2L engines only)
Timing belt and timing belt tensioning system - Replace (2.7L turbo engine only)

Service at 130, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service

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.
Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Check adjustment and function; add fluid if necessary.
Wiper arm pivot points - Lubricate
Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure

Service at 145, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service

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.
Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Check adjustment and function and add fluid if necessary.
Wiper arm pivot points - Lubricate
Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure. Check renewal date of tire repair set (where applicable).
Engine on-board diagnostics - Check fault memory
Battery - Check electrolyte level and add if necessary.
Cooling system - Check coolant level and add coolant if necessary.
Engine compartment - Check for leaks
Exhaust system - Check for damage and leaks.
Automatic transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
Manual transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
Underbody - Check for damage and leaks
Drive shafts - Check boots.
Spherical head couplings for tailgate gas springs: Retighten with 21 Nm (A4 Avant (up to VIN WAU8E7A125000,), A6 Avant only).
Front and rear axles - Check for excessive play. Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends.
Doors - Lubricate door hinge mechanisms
Rear lid hinges - lubricate (A8 only)
Lights - Check all lights. Check headlight adjustment
Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter.
Snow screen for air cleaner - Clean (A4 and A6 [C6] only).
Sunroof - clean guide rails and lubricate with grease spray
BorgWarner clutch - Change oil (TT only)
Road test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, shift lock operation, and power accessories.

Service at 160, 000 Km or 1 Year after Last Service

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.
Windshield wiper and washer / Headlight washer - Check adjustment and function; add fluid if necessary.
Wiper arm pivot points - Lubricate
Tires and spare wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure

Timing Belt Replacement at 175, 000 Km - 2.0T FSI Engines Only

Timing belt - Replace (2.0T FSI engine only)
Timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys - Check condition (2.0T FSI engine only)