My 2002 Maintenance Intervals - USA

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NOTE:

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

Service at 10, 000 miles or 1 Year after Last Service

Engine Oil - change and replace filter
Cooling System - check level, add if necessary
Exhaust System - check for damage, leaks
Engine On Board Diagnostics - check fault memory
Doors - lubricate doors, check straps
Battery - check electrolyte level and add if needed
Wiper/Washer - check adjustment and function, add fluid if necessary
Automatic Shift Lock - Check
Manual Transmission - check shift and interlock (if applicable)
Tires and Spare - check condition and pressure
Service Reminder Display - reset
Brake System - check
Drive Shaft Boots - check
Road Test
Lights - check

Service at 20, 000 miles or 1 Year after Last Service

Engine Oil - change and replace filter
Engine - Check for leaks
Cooling System - check level, add if necessary
Exhaust System - check for damage, leaks
Engine On Board Diagnostics - check fault memory
Doors - lubricate doors, check straps
Battery - check electrolyte level and add if needed
Wiper/Washer - check adjustment and function, add fluid if necessary
Automatic Shift Lock - Check
Manual Transmission - check shift and interlock (where applicable)
Tires and Spare - check condition and pressure
Service Reminder Display - reset
Brake System - check
Drive Shaft Boots - check
Road Test
Lights - check
Front Axle - check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends
BorgWarner Clutch - Change oil and filter (TT only)
Automatic Transmission - check for leaks
Manual Transmission and Final Drive - check for leaks (where applicable)
Dust and Pollen Filter - replace
Headlamps - inspect, adjust if necessary
Sliding Roof - clean, lubricate guide rails (A4, A6.S6/allroad®, A8/S8 only)

Service at 30, 000 miles or 1 Year after Last Service

Engine Oil - change and replace filter
Cooling System - check level, add if necessary
Exhaust System - check for damage, leaks
Engine On Board Diagnostics - check fault memory
Doors - lubricate doors, check straps
Battery - check electrolyte level and add if needed
Wiper/Washer - check adjustment and function, add fluid if necessary
Automatic Shift Lock - Check
Manual Transmission - check shift and interlock (where applicable)
Tires and Spare - check condition and pressure
Service Reminder Display - reset
Brake System - check
Drive Shaft Boots - check
Road Test
Lights - check

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

Engine Oil - Change and replace filter
Engine - Check for leaks
Cooling System - Check level, add if necessary
Exhaust System - Check for damage, leaks
Engine On Board Diagnostics - Check fault memory
Doors - lubricate doors, check straps
Battery - Check electrolyte level and add if needed
Wiper/Washer - Check adjustment and function, add fluid if necessary
Automatic Shift Lock - Check
Manual Transmission - Check shift and interlock (where applicable)
Tires and Spare - Check condition and pressure
Service Reminder Display - reset
Brake system - Check
Drive Shaft Boots - Check
Road Test
Lights - Check
Front Axle - Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends
BorgWarner Clutch - Change oil and filter (TT only)
Automatic Transmission - Check for leaks
Automatic Transmission and Final Drive - Check for leaks
Manual Transmission and Final Drive - Check for leaks (where applicable)
Multitronic transmission - Change ATF (where applicable)
Power Steering Fluid - Check, add if necessary
Dust and Pollen Filter - replace
Headlamps - inspect, adjust if necessary
Sliding Roof - clean, lubricate guide rails (where applicable)
Air Filter - replace
Spark Plugs - replace
Timing Belt - inspect (A4 and TT 1.8L 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, S4, S4 Avant, A6, S6 Avant, A8 and S8)

Service at 50, 000 miles or 1 Year after Last Service

Engine Oil - change and replace filter
Cooling System - check level, add if necessary
Exhaust System - check for damage, leaks
Engine On Board Diagnostics - check fault memory
Doors - lubricate doors, check straps
Battery - check electrolyte level and add if needed
Wiper/Washer - check adjustment and function, add fluid if necessary
Automatic Shift Lock - Check
Manual Transmission - check shift and interlock (where applicable)
Tires and Spare - check condition and pressure
Service Reminder Display - reset
Brake System - check
Drive Shaft Boots - check
Road Test
Lights - check

Service at 60, 000 miles or 1 Year after Last Service

Engine Oil - change and replace filter
Engine - Check for leaks
Cooling System - check level, add if necessary
Exhaust System - check for damage, leaks
Engine On Board Diagnostics - check fault memory
Doors - lubricate doors, check straps
Battery - check electrolyte level and add if needed
Wiper/Washer - check adjustment and function, add fluid if necessary
Automatic Shift Lock - Check
Manual Transmission - check shift and interlock (where applicable)
Tires and Spare - check condition and pressure
Service Reminder Display - reset
Brake System - check
Drive Shaft Boots - check
Road Test
Lights - check
Front Axle - check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends
BorgWarner Clutch - Change oil and filter (TT only)
Automatic Transmission - check for leaks
Manual Transmission and Final Drive - check for leaks (where applicable)
Dust and Pollen Filter - replace
Headlamps - inspect, adjust if necessary
Sliding Roof - clean, lubricate guide rails (A4, A6.S6/allroad®, A8/S8 only)

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

Engine Oil - change and replace filter
Cooling System - check level, add if necessary
Exhaust System - check for damage, leaks
Engine On Board Diagnostics - check fault memory
Doors - lubricate doors, check straps
Battery - check electrolyte level and add if needed
Wiper/Washer - check adjustment and function, add fluid if necessary
Automatic Shift Lock - Check
Manual Transmission - check shift and interlock (where applicable)
Tires and Spare - check condition and pressure
Service Reminder Display - reset
Brake System - check
Drive Shaft Boots - check
Road Test
Lights - check

Service at 80, 000 miles or 1 Year after Last Service

Engine Oil - Change and replace filter
Engine - Check for leaks
Cooling System - Check level, add if necessary
Exhaust System - Check for damage, leaks
Engine On Board Diagnostics - Check fault memory
Doors - lubricate doors, check straps
Battery - Check electrolyte level and add if needed
Wiper/Washer - Check adjustment and function, add fluid if necessary
Automatic Shift Lock - Check
Manual Transmission - Check shift and interlock (where applicable)
Tires and Spare - Check condition and pressure
Service Reminder Display - reset
Brake system - Check
Drive Shaft Boots - Check
Road Test
Lights - Check
Front Axle - Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends
BorgWarner Clutch - Change oil and filter (TT only)
Automatic Transmission - Check for leaks
Automatic Transmission and Final Drive - Check for leaks
Manual Transmission and Final Drive - Check for leaks (where applicable)
Multitronic transmission - Change ATF (where applicable)
Power Steering Fluid - Check, add if necessary
Dust and Pollen Filter - replace
Headlamps - inspect, adjust if necessary
Sliding Roof - clean, lubricate guide rails (where applicable)
Air Filter - replace
Spark Plugs - replace
Timing Belt - inspect (A4 and TT 1.8L only)
Ribbed Belt - replace (except TT)
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, S4, S4 Avant, A6, S6 Avant, A8 and S8)

Service at 90, 000 miles or 1 Year after Last Service

Engine Oil - change and replace filter
Cooling System - check level, add if necessary
Exhaust System - check for damage, leaks
Engine On Board Diagnostics - check fault memory
Doors - lubricate doors, check straps
Battery - check electrolyte level and add if needed
Wiper/Washer - check adjustment and function, add fluid if necessary
Automatic Shift Lock - Check
Manual Transmission - check shift and interlock (where applicable)
Tires and Spare - check condition and pressure
Service Reminder Display - reset
Brake System - check
Drive Shaft Boots - check
Road Test
Lights - check

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

Engine Oil - change and replace filter
Engine - Check for leaks
Cooling System - check level, add if necessary
Exhaust System - check for damage, leaks
Engine On Board Diagnostics - check fault memory
Doors - lubricate doors, check straps
Battery - check electrolyte level and add if needed
Wiper/Washer - check adjustment and function, add fluid if necessary
Automatic Shift Lock - Check
Manual Transmission - check shift and interlock (where applicable)
Tires and Spare - check condition and pressure
Service Reminder Display - reset
Brake System - check
Drive Shaft Boots - check
Road Test
Lights - check
Front Axle - check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends
BorgWarner Clutch - Change oil and filter (TT only)
Automatic Transmission - check for leaks
Automatic Transmission and Final Drive - check for leaks (A8/S8 only)
Manual Transmission and Final Drive - check for leaks (where applicable)
Dust and Pollen Filter - replace
Headlamps - inspect, adjust if necessary
Sliding Roof - clean, lubricate guide rails (A4, A6.S6/allroad®, A8/S8 only)

Service at 105, 000 miles or 1 Year after Last Service

Ribbed Belt - Check (1.8L, 3.0L and TT)
Timing Belt - replace (1.8L, 3.0L, 4.2L and TT)
Timing Belt and Tensioning roller - replace (2.7L)