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.
Major Maintenance Service
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). Reset Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
AdBlue fluid - Fill completely with fresh fluid (23 liters) and adapt learned values for AdBlue tank under guided fault finding after filling fluid (Audi Q7 3.0L TDI only).
Engine - Check fault memory of on-board diagnostic system (Audi A3, A6, S6, and A8 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.
Front and rear axle - Check for excessive play. Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends (Audi A3, A6, S6, and A8 only).
Doors - Lubricate door check straps and hood latch (Audi A8 only).
Rear lid hinges - Lubricate (Audi A8 only).
Horn - Check function.
Lights - Check all lights. Check headlight adjustment (Audi A8 only).
Dust and pollen filter - Replace filter.
Snow screen for air cleaner - Clean (Audi A4, S4, A5, S5, and A6 only).
Road test: Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, (ASL) Automatic Shift Lock, power accessories and reset driver information display.
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- Remove cover for plenum panel to check water drain and clean if necessary. (except A3 and Audi Q5)
Fuel filter - Replace (Audi A3 2.0L TDI).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.