{"id":5552,"date":"2025-06-19T14:34:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T21:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/audi\/?p=5552"},"modified":"2026-05-05T16:18:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T23:18:45","slug":"a8l-d5-2019-2025-maintenance-schedules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/audi\/a8l-d5-2019-2025-maintenance-schedules.html","title":{"rendered":"A8L D5 (2019-2025) Maintenance Schedules"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/em><\/p>\n

There are 2 types of services: Standard and Minor. The Standard exists every 20k miles and the Minor exists every 10k miles.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Standard Maintenance:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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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<\/div>\n
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<\/div>\n
Connected box battery – Check state of health with Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in Guided Functions<\/div>\n
Door hinge (including door stay) and door latch – Lubricate<\/div>\n
Engine cooling system – Check freeze protection and coolant level<\/div>\n
Engine oil & oil filter – Change oil and replace filter<\/div>\n
Engine, transmission, final drive, steering – Visual inspection for leaks and damage<\/div>\n
Exterior lighting – Check front and rear lights, turn signals, cornering lights, reverse lights, license plate lights, and hazard warning lights<\/div>\n
First aid kit – Check and enter expiration date<\/div>\n
Front and rear axle\/suspension components – Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends; check for excessive play<\/div>\n
Headlights – Check adjustment<\/div>\n
Horn – Check function<\/div>\n
Instrument cluster – Check warning and indicator lights<\/div>\n
Interior lights – Check all interior lights, trunk lights and glove box compartment illumination<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Multi-point inspection – Complete<\/div>\n
Plenum chamber and water drain valves – Check for dirt. NOTE: Time spent cleaning of item is a separate charge for service time<\/div>\n
Road test – Perform<\/div>\n
Safety belts- Check function<\/div>\n
Service reminder indicator display – Reset display<\/div>\n
Spare tire – Check condition and tire inflation pressure, adjust if necessary (if equipped)<\/div>\n
Sunroof systems – Check function<\/div>\n
Tires – Check condition and tire tread wear; Check and record the tread depth<\/div>\n
Tires – Check tire inflation pressure and adjust if necessary<\/div>\n
Tire repair kit – Check and record the completeness and expiration date (if equipped)<\/div>\n
Underbody – Check for damage and leaks, check the wheel well liners, underbody paneling and all lines are properly mounted<\/div>\n
Warning triangle – Check if present (if equipped)<\/div>\n
Windshield washer system – Add fluid if necessary; Check adjustment and function<\/div>\n
Wiper blades – Check condition and replace if necessary.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Minor Maintenance:<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Brake system – Check the thickness of the brake pads<\/div>\n
Engine oil & oil filter – Change oil and replace filter<\/div>\n
Multi-point inspection – Complete<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Service reminder indicator display – Reset display<\/div>\n
Service interval display – Reset<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Sparkplugs: Replace every 40k miles or 6 years.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n
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Brake Fluid change every 2 years regardless of mileage.<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n
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Dust and Pollen Filter every 20k miles.<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n
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DIY Maintenance<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n
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Oil Specs<\/strong><\/em>: Mobil1 ESP 0W-20 or Castrol Edge Professional 0W-20 called “blue oil”<\/strong><\/em>.<\/div>\n
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Brake Fluid: VW or Audi DOT 4 (B0007501LDSP) Low Viscosity <\/strong><\/em>which also similar specs with Pennzoil Synthetic DOT 4.<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n
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