My 2005 Maintenance Intervals - USA

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NOTE:

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

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

Service at every 5, 000 miles 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 15, 000 miles 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 25, 000 miles 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 35, 000 miles 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)
Front sunroof drains (where applicable) - Open sunroof to check front water drain and clean if necessary.
Plenum panel - Remove cover for plenum panel to check water drains and clean if necessary. (A4, A4 Avant, A4 Cabriolet, S4, S4 Avant, S4 Cabriolet, A6 and A8)

Service at 45, 000 miles 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 miles 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 65, 000 miles 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 75, 000 miles 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)
Front sunroof drains (where applicable) - Open sunroof to check front water drain and clean if necessary.
Plenum panel - Remove cover for plenum panel to check water drains and clean if necessary. (A4, A4 Avant, A4 Cabriolet, S4, S4 Avant, S4 Cabriolet, A6 and A8)

Service at 85, 000 miles 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 95, 000 miles 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 105, 000 miles 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 110, 000 miles - 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)