Scheduled Mainte Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

2018 Audi Maintenance Schedule - All Models

MY 2018 Maintenance Intervals - USA
Service intervals in miles

10K

Minor Maintenance

(Every 1 year)1

Standard Maintenance

(Every 2 years)2

Additional Maintenance

Items
20K
X
30K
40K
50K
X

X
60K
X

X
70K
80K
X

X
90K
100K 110K 120K
X
X
X
X
X
Refer to the Additional Maintenance Items Table below
1) First minor maintenance service at 10,000 miles or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first. Minor maintenance services thereafter occur at intervals of 20,000 miles or every 2 years

after the last minor maintenance service, whichever occurs first.

2) First standard maintenance service at 20,000 miles or 2 years after delivery, whichever occurs first. Standard maintenance services thereafter occur at intervals of 20,000 miles or every 2

years after the last standard maintenance service, whichever occurs first.
NOTE: The intervals shown in this table are based on vehicles operating under normal conditions. In case of severe conditions, such as extremely low temperatures, excessive dust, etc., it is necessary for certain operations to

be carried out in between the given intervals. This applies particularly to engine oil changes and the cleaning or

replacing of the air cleaner filter element.

Minor Maintenance

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Brake system - Check the thickness of the disc brake pads

Engine Oil and Oil filter - Change oil and replace filter

Multi-Point Inspection - Completed

Service Reminder Indicator display - Reset display

Tire Repair Kit - Check and record the completeness and expiration date (if equipped)
Standard Maintenance (Includes All Minor Maintenance Items)

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Safety belts- Check function

Body - Check for damage and corrosion

Brake system - Check condition of brake hoses and the presence of the bleeder caps

Charging socket - Check for contamination and damage (A3 e-tron only)

Convertible Top - Lubricate latch mechanism (A5/S5/RS 5 Cabriolet only)

Cooling system for electrical components - Check coolant level according to description in ElsaPro (A3 e-tron

only)

Door hinge and door latch - Lubricate

Engine cooling system - Check freeze protection and coolant level (All except e-tron)

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 YYYY / MM _________

Front and rear axle/suspension components - Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends; check for excessive play

Front lid latch - Lubricate (R8, R8 Spyder only)

Fuel tank flap system - Check the water drain (R8, R8 Spyder only)

Headlights - Check adjustment

Hood safety catch – Lubricate (A3, A6, A7, A8, Q3, Q7, and R8 only)

Horn - Check function

Instrument cluster - Check warning and indicator lights

Interior lights - Check all interior lights, trunk lights, and glove box compartment illumination
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Standard Maintenance (continued)

‰‰ Oil filler area - Check water drain (R8, R8 Spyder only)

‰‰ Panoramic sunroof systems - Check function (if equipped) (All except A8)

‰‰ Panoramic sunroof systems - Clean guide rails and lubricate with grease according to description in ElsaPro (if

equipped) (A8 only)

‰‰ Plenum chamber and water drain valves: Check for dirt. (A6, A7, A8 and Q7 only)

NOTE: Time spent cleaning of item is a separate charge for service time

‰‰ Road test - Check engine performance, clutch, manual/auto transmission, braking (including hand and foot

brake), steering, wheels, wheel bearings, driveshaft, horn, hybrid vehicles (electric drive for operational readiness)

‰‰ Rollover protection - Check the rollover protection when the convertible top is open (R8 Spyder and A3 Cabriolet only)

‰‰ Spare tire - Check condition and tire inflation pressure, adjust if necessary (if equipped)

‰‰ Spoiler - Lubricate rear spoiler (A7, S7, RS 7, and TT only)

‰‰ Sunroof systems - Check function (if equipped)

‰‰ Tires - Check condition and tire tread wear. Check and record the tread depth

‰‰ Tires - Check tire inflation pressure and adjust if necessary

‰‰ Underbody - Check the covers and inner fender liners for damage and correct fit

‰‰ Warning triangle - Check if present (if equipped)

‰‰ Windshield washer and headlight washing system - Add fluid if necessary. Check adjustment and function

‰‰ Wiper blades - Check condition and replace if necessary

Additional Maintenance Items

Work to be completed
Interval
Model Application
‰‰ Air filter - Replace
Every 40,000 miles
RS7, A8 LWB only
‰‰ Air filter - Replace
Every 60,000 miles
All vehicles except RS7 and A8 LWB
‰‰ AWD clutch - Change fluid (if

equipped)
Every 3 years
A3 quattro, S3, RS 3, Q3 quattro,

TT Coupe 2.0T, TTS Coupe 2.0T,

TT Roadster 2.0T, TT RS
‰‰ Battery - Connected gateway
Every 7 years
A4, S4, A4 allroad,

A5, S5, RS 5, 3.0T,

Q5, SQ5,

Q7
‰‰ Brake fluid - Change
Every 2 years
All vehicles
‰‰ Dust and Pollen filter - Replace
Every 20,000 miles or 2 years,

whichever occurs first
All vehicles
‰‰ Front axle differential - Change

fluid (if equipped)
Every 120,000 miles or 10 years,

whichever occurs first
R8 only
‰‰ Rear Axle, quattro Sport - Oil

and ATF fluid changes
Every 40,000 miles
RS 7, RS 7 Plus only
‰‰ Rear Axle, quattro Sport - Oil

and ATF fluid changes
Every 60,000 miles
RS 5 only
‰‰ Ribbed V-belt - Replace
Every 60,000 miles
A6 3.0T, A6 Competition 3.0T,

A7 3.0T, A7 Competition 3.0T,

A8 3.0T,

Q7 3.0T
‰‰ Spark plugs - Replace
Every 30,000 miles or 3 years,

whichever occurs first
RS 3, RS 5, RS 7 Plus, S8 Plus,

TT RS only
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Additional Maintenance Items

Work to be completed
Interval
Model Application
‰‰ Spark plugs - Replace
Every 40,000 miles or 6 years,

whichever occurs first
A3, S3, A3 e-tron,

A4, S4, A4 allroad, A5, S5,

A6 2.0T, S6 4.0T, S7 4.0T, RS 7 4.0T,

A8 L 4.0T,

Q5, SQ5,

Q7 2.0T,

TT 2.0T, TTS
‰‰ Spark plugs - Replace
Every 60,000 miles or 6 years,

whichever occurs first
A6 3.0T, A6 Competition 3.0T,

A7 3.0T, A7 Competition 3.0T,

A8 L 3.0T,

Q3,

Q7 3.0T,

R8
‰‰ S-Tronic transmission - Change

fluid
Every 80,000 miles
A3 Sedan 2.0T B-cycle,

A3 Cabriolet 2.0T B-cycle, S3
‰‰ S-Tronic transmission - Change

fluid and filter replace
Every 40,000 miles
A3 Cabriolet 2.0T (non B-cycle),

A3 Sedan 2.0T (non B-cycle),

S6 4.0T, S7 4.0T,

R8

TT Coupe 2.0T, TTS Coupe 2.0T,

TT Roadster 2.0T,
‰‰ S-Tronic transmission - Change

fluid
Every 40,000 miles
A3 e-tron, RS 3,

A4 2.0T, A4 allroad,

A5 2.0T, S5 3.0T, (Coupe/Cabriolet/

Sportback),

A6 2.0T,

Q5 2.0T,

TT RS
MY 2018 Oil Capacity Chart

Engine oil
Model
Engine
A3
2.0L TFSI
5.7L (6.0 qt)
502**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40
A3 B-cycle
2.0L TFSI
5.7L (6.0 qt)
508/509**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40
RS 3
2.5L TFSI
7.1L (7.5 qt)
504/507**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W30 LL03
S3
2.0L TFSI
5.7L (6.0 qt)
502**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40
A3 e-tron
1.4L TFSI
4.0L (4.2 qt)
502**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40
A4
2.0L TFSI
5.2L (5.4 qt)
502**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40
A4 B-cycle
2.0L TFSI
5.2L (5.4 qt)
508/509**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 0W20 Long

Life IV
Approx. qty.

w/filter change
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Audi Oil Spec**
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Engine oil
Model
Engine
S4
3.0L TFSI
7.25L (7.7 qt)
A5
2.0L TFSI
5.2L (5.4 qt)
S5
3.0L TFSI
7.25L (7.7 qt)
RS 5
2.9L TFSI
7.6L (8.0 qt)
502**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40
A6
2.0L TFSI
4.7L (5.0 qt)
502**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40
A6
3.0L TFSI
6.8L (7.2 qt)
502**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40
S6
4.0L FSI
8.7L (9.2 qt)
502**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40
A7
3.0L TFSI
6.8L (7.2 qt)
502**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40
S7/RS7
4.0L FSI
8.7L (9.2 qt)
502**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40
A8
3.0L TFSI
6.8L (7.2 qt)
502**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40
A8
4.0L FSI
8.7L (9.2 qt)
502**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40
Q3
2.0L TFSI
4.5L (4.8 qt)
502**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40
Q5
2.0L TFSI
5.2L (5.4 qt)
502**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40"
SQ5
3.0L TFSI
7.25L (7.7 qt)
Q7
2.0L TFSI
5.2L (5.5 qt)
502**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40
Q7
3.0L TFSI
6.8L (7.2 qt)
502**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40
TT/TTS
2.0L TFSI
5.7L (6.0 qt)
502**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40
TT RS
2.5L TFSI
7.1L (7.5 qt)
504/507**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W30 LL03
R8
5.2L V10
8.3L (8.8 qt)
502**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40
Approx. qty.

w/filter change
Audi Oil Spec**

508/509**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 0W20 Long

Life IV

502**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 5W40

508/509**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 0W20 Long

Life IV
508/509**

Castrol EDGE® Professional® 0W20 Long

Life IV
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