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Audi-Resource

 

 

 

Applies to: MY 2005: Audi TT, Audi A4, Audi A4 Avant, Audi A4 Cabriolet, Audi S4, Audi S4 Avant, Audi S4 Cabriolet, Audi allroad quattro, Audi A8 L, Audi A8, Audi A6


Audi MY 2005 Scheduled Maintenance Intervals.

 

Miles (in thousands)

5/25/45/65/85/105

15/55/95

35/75

Kilometers (in thousands)

8/40/70/100/130/160

25/85/145

55/115

 

 

 

 

Engine Oil - change oil and replace filter

 

Wiper/Washer/Headlight Washer - check adjustment and function, add fluid if necessary

 

Tires and Spare - check for wear and damage, check pressure

 

 

 

  • check for wear and damage, check pressure and renewal date
  •  of tire set (where applicable)

 

Tires - rotate

 

 5K only

 

 

Service Reminder Display - reset

 

Brake System - check for damage, leaks, pad thickness, fluid level

 

Wiper Arm Pivot Points - lubricate

 

Cooling System - check level, add if necessary

 

 

Exhaust System - check for damage, leaks

 

 

Engine On Board Diagnostics - check fault memory

 

 

Engine Compartment - check for leaks

 

 

Battery - check electrolyte level and add if necessary

 

 

Dust and Pollen Filter - replace

 

 

Automatic Transmission and Final Drive - check for leaks

 

 

Manual Transmission and Final Drive - check for leaks

 

 

DSG (direct shift gearbox) - change oil and replace filter element

 

 

 

 TT 3.2L only

Haldex Clutch - change oil

 

 

 TT only

 

  • change oil and change filter

 

 

 TT only

Sunroof - clean guide rails and lubricate rails with grease spray

 

 

Front and Rear Axle - check for excessive play, check dust seals on ball joints
and tie rod ends

 

 

Lights - check all lights, check headlight adjustment

 

 

Drive Shaft Boots - check

 

 

Doors - lubricate door hinge mechanisms

 

 

Spark Plugs - replace at 35,000 miles or 3 years, whichever occurs first.
- Then, every 40,000 miles or 3 years, whichever occurs first.


 

 

 35K only: except allroad 4.2,
S4, A8 4.2L, A4 (B7) and A6 (C6)

  • replace at 55,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first.
  • Then, every 60,000 or 6 years, whichever occurs first.

 

 55K only: allroad 4.2, S4, A8 4.2L, A4 (B7) and A6 (C6)

 

  • replace at 75,000 miles

 

 

 75K only: except allroad 4.2, S4, A8 4.2L, A4 (B7) and A6 (C6)

Continuously Variable Transmission (multitronic) - change ATF

 

 

 

Power Steering Fluid - check, add if necessary

 

 

Air Cleaner - clean housing, replace filter element

 

 55K only: A4, A6 (C6), A8 4.2L

 Except A4,
A6 (C6), A8 4.2L

Ribbed V Belt - check condition

 

 

35K only: A8 6.0L

75K only: A8 6.0L, 2.0TFSI, 3.0L, 3.2L

Ribbed V Belt - replace

 

 

 75K only: except 2.0TFSI, 3.0L, 3.2L

Snow Screen for Air Cleaner - clean

 

 

  A4, A6 (C6), only

 A4, A6 (C6), only

Underbody - check for damage and leaks

 

 

Road Test - check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating
and ventilation systems, air conditioning, shift lock operation and power accessories

 

 

Rear Lid Hinges - lubricate

 

 

 A8 only

 A8 only

Timing Belt - replace

 

 

 75K only: 1.8T, 3.0L, A8 4.2L

Timing Belt and Timing Belt Tensioning System - replace

 

 

 

 75K only: 27.L turbo

At 110K miles (175km) replace timing belt (2.0TFSI engine only). Check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys and replace if necessary (2.0TFSI engine only).

Brake Fluid - replace every 2 years regardless of mileage.

 

 

 

 

 


Maintenance Schedules

Schedule 2003

Schedule 2004

Schedule 2005

Schedule 2006

Schedule 2007

Schedule 2008

Schedule 2009

Schedule 2010

 

Maintenance Tables

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Maintenance Schedule - 2005 - A8