Major Maintenance Service
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First at 15, 000 miles (25, 000 km) or two years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter every 20, 000 miles (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 and replace if necessary.
- 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. Check renewal date of tire repair set (where applicable).
- AdBlue® fluid - Fill completely with fresh fluid (23 liters). (Audi Q7 3.0L TDI only)
- Engine - Check fault memory of on-board diagnostic system (Audi A3, A4 Cabriolet, S4, A6, S6, A8, and S8 only).
- Battery - Check and replace if necessary.
- 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.
- Automatic transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
- Manual transmission and final drive - Check for leaks.
- Drive shafts - Check boots.
- Spherical head couplings for tailgate gas springs: Retighten with 21 Nm (A3 only).
- Front axle - Check for excessive play. Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends (Audi A3, A4 Cabriolet, S4, A6, S6, A8 & S8 only).
- Doors - Lubricate door check straps and hood latch (Audi A8 and S8 only).
- Rear lid hinges - Lubricate (Audi A8 and S8 only).
- Horn - Check function.
- Lights - Check all lights. Check headlight adjustment (Audi A8 and S8 only).
- Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter.
- Snow screen for air cleaner - Clean (Audi A4, A5, S5, and A6 only).
- Road test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, (ASL) Automatic Shift Lock, and power accessories.
- Ribbed V-belt and tensioner - Check condition and replace if necessary (Audi R8 only).
- Fuel filter - Remove water (Audi Q7 3.0L TDI only)
- Plenum Panel- Clean if dirty (except A3 and Audi Q5)