Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
My 2007 Maintenance Intervals - CANADA
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 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 (except Audi Q7)
- 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
- 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 (A3, 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 check straps (A8 only).
- Rear lid hinges - Lubricate (A8 only)
- Lights - Check all lights. Check headlight adjustment (A8 only).
- Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter.
- Snow screen for air cleaner - Clean (A4 and A6 only)
- Road test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, shift lock operation, and power accessories.
- Sunroof - Clean guide rails and lubricate with grease spray
- Ribbed V-belt and tensioner - Check condition and replace if necessary (RS 4 only)
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 (except Audi Q7)
- 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
- 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 (A3, 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 check straps
- 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 only)
- Road test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, shift lock operation, and power accessories.
- Sunroof - Clean guide rails and lubricate with grease spray
- Ribbed V-belt and tensioner - Check condition and replace if necessary (RS 4, Audi Q7 3.6L, A8 6.0L only)
- Haldex clutch - Change oil (A3 only)
- Spark plugs - Replace at 35, 000 miles or 3 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter every 40, 000 miles or three years, whichever occurs first. (3.2L VR6 and 6.0L engines only)
- Air cleaner- Clean the housing and replace filter element (RS 4 and A8 6.0L only).
- Continuously Variable Transmission (multitronic) - Change ATF.
- Power steering fluid - Check fluid level. Add if necessary.
- DSG (direct shift gearbox) - Change oil and replace filter element (A3 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 (except Audi Q7)
- 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
- 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 (A3, 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 check straps (A8 only).
- Rear lid hinges - Lubricate (A8 only)
- Lights - Check all lights. Check headlight adjustment (A8 only).
- Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter.
- Snow screen for air cleaner - Clean (A4 and A6 only)
- Road test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, shift lock operation, and power accessories.
- Sunroof - Clean guide rails and lubricate with grease spray
- Ribbed V-belt and tensioner - Check condition and replace if necessary (RS 4 only)
- Spark plugs - Replace at 55, 000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first. Thereafter every 60, 000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first. (except 3.2L VR6 and 6.0L engines)
- Air cleaner - Clean the housing and replace filter element (A3, A4, A6, S6, S8, Audi Q7 3.6L, 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 (except Audi Q7)
- 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
- 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 (A3, 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 check straps
- 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 only)
- Road test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, shift lock operation, and power accessories.
- Sunroof - Clean guide rails and lubricate with grease spray
- Ribbed V-belt and tensioner - Check condition and replace if necessary (RS 4, Audi Q7 3.6L, A8 6.0L only)
- Haldex clutch - Change oil (A3 only)
- Spark plugs - Replace (3.2L VR6 and 6.0L engines only)
- Air cleaner - Clean the housing and replace filter element (RS 4, Audi Q7 4.2L, and A8 6.0L only).
- Continuously Variable Transmission (multitronic) - Change ATF.
- Power steering fluid - Check fluid level. Add if necessary.
- DSG (direct shift gearbox) - Change oil and replace filter element (A3 only)
- Ribbed V-belt - Replace (S4 only)
- Ribbed V-belt - Check condition and replace if necessary. Check tension of belt drive with a manuals tensioner and retension if necessary. (2.0T FSI, 3.2L, 5.2L, and 4.2L FSI engines 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 (except Audi Q7)
- 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
- 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 (A3, 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 check straps (A8 only).
- Rear lid hinges - Lubricate (Audi A8 only)
- Lights - Check all lights. Check headlight adjustment (A8 only).
- Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter.
- Snow screen for air cleaner - Clean (A4 and A6 only)
- Road test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, shift lock operation, and power accessories.
- Sunroof - Clean guide rails and lubricate with grease spray
- Ribbed V-belt and tensioner - Check condition and replace if necessary (RS 4 only)
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
- Timing belt - Replace (2.0T FSI engine only)
- Timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys - Check condition and replace if necessary (2.0T FSI engine only)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.