In order to keep our Audi A8L 3.0 TFSI runs smoothly, we should look at the maintenance schedule provided by the manufacturer AUDI. Every dealer will have their own recommendations and it’s up to the owners to comply or not. We should know what’s being done when we pay for the services. I enter my VIN and I got all the services recommended by Audi.
There are 2 types of services: Standard and Minor. The Standard exists every 20k miles and the Minor exists every 10k miles.
The Standard Maintenance:
Body/chassis – Visually inspect for possible paint damage and corrosion, from the inside and outside, with the doors as well as hood and trunk lids open
Brake system – Check for damage and leaks, condition of brake hoses and the presence of the bleeder caps; Check the thickness of the brake pads
Connected box battery – Check state of health with Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in Guided Functions
Door hinge (including door stay) and door latch – Lubricate
Engine cooling system – Check freeze protection and coolant level
Engine oil & oil filter – Change oil and replace filter
Engine, transmission, final drive, steering – Visual inspection for leaks and damage
Exterior lighting – Check front and rear lights, turn signals, cornering lights, reverse lights, license plate lights, and hazard warning lights
First aid kit – Check and enter expiration date
Front and rear axle/suspension components – Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends; check for excessive play
Headlights – Check adjustment
Horn – Check function
Instrument cluster – Check warning and indicator lights
Interior lights – Check all interior lights, trunk lights and glove box compartment illumination
Multi-point inspection – Complete
Plenum chamber and water drain valves – Check for dirt. NOTE: Time spent cleaning of item is a separate charge for service time
Road test – Perform
Safety belts- Check function
Service reminder indicator display – Reset display
Spare tire – Check condition and tire inflation pressure, adjust if necessary (if equipped)
Sunroof systems – Check function
Tires – Check condition and tire tread wear; Check and record the tread depth
Tires – Check tire inflation pressure and adjust if necessary
Tire repair kit – Check and record the completeness and expiration date (if equipped)
Underbody – Check for damage and leaks, check the wheel well liners, underbody paneling and all lines are properly mounted
Warning triangle – Check if present (if equipped)
Windshield washer system – Add fluid if necessary; Check adjustment and function
Wiper blades – Check condition and replace if necessary.
The Minor Maintenance:
Brake system – Check the thickness of the brake pads
Engine oil & oil filter – Change oil and replace filter
Multi-point inspection – Complete
Service reminder indicator display – Reset display
Service interval display – Reset
Sparkplugs: Replace every 40k miles or 6 years.
Brake Fluid change every 2 years regardless of mileage.
Dust and Pollen Filter every 20k miles.
DIY Maintenance
Oil Specs: Mobil1 ESP 0W-20 or Castrol Edge Professional 0W-20 called “blue oil”.
Brake Fluid: VW or Audi DOT 4 (B0007501LDSP) Low Viscosity which also similar specs with Pennzoil Synthetic DOT 4.
