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NHTSA ID Number: 10166727

Manufacturer Communication Number: 20AUUSMaint101

TSB/Document Date: 2019-11-07


Summary

ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE ITEMS: ADDED "Change Fluid" at 120,000 miles or 10 years, whichever occurs first to Front Differential - R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder only


2020 AudieBay logo Maintenance Schedule - All Models
MY 2020 Maintenance Intervals Gas and HybrideBay logo Models - USA
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.

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.

 all completed items
Minor Maintenance
‰‰
‰‰
‰‰
‰‰
‰‰

Brake system - Check the thickness of the brake pads
Engine oil and oil filter - Change oil and replace filter
Multi-point inspection - Complete
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)
‰‰ 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
‰‰ Charging cable - Check for damage (if present in vehicle during inspection) (A7 55 TFSIe, A8 L 60 TFSIe, and Q5
55 TFSIe only)
‰‰ Charging socket - Check for contamination and damage (A7 55 TFSIe, A8 L 60 TFSIe, and Q5 55 TFSIe only)
‰‰ Connected box battery - Check state of health with Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in Guided Functions:
A4 40 TFSI, A4 45 TFSI, S4, A4 allroad® 45 TFSI,
A5 45 TFSI, S5,
A6 45 TFSI, A6 55 TFSI, S6,
A7 55 TFSI, A7 55 TFSIe,
A8 L 55 TFSI, A8 L 60 TFSI, A8 L 60 TFSIe, S8 LWB,
Q5 45 TFSI, Q5 55 TFSIe, SQ5,
Q7 55 TFSI,
Q8 55 TFSI Only
‰‰ Convertible top - Lubricate latch mechanism (A5 45 TFSI Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet only)
‰‰ Door hinge (including door stay) and door latch - Lubricate
‰‰ High voltage cooling system - Check coolant level according to ElsaPro
NOTE: For high-voltage electrical components (A7 55 TFSIe, A8 L 60 TFSIe, Q5 55 TFSIe only)
1

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Standard Maintenance (continued)
‰‰ Engine cooling system - Check freeze protection and coolant level
‰‰ Engine oil and oil filter - Change oil and replace filter
‰‰ Engine, transmission, final drive, steering - Visual inspection for leaks and damage (with front noise insulation
removed)
‰‰ Exterior lighting function - Check front and rear lights, high beams, low beams, turn signals, cornering lights,
reverse lights, license plate lights, fog lights, and hazard warning lights
‰‰ First aid kit (if equipped) - Check and enter expiration date YYYY / MM _________
‰‰ Front flap lock - Lubricate (R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder only)
‰‰ Fuel tank flap system - Check the water drain according to ElsaPro (R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder only)
‰‰ Headlights - Check adjustment
‰‰ Hood safety catch – Lubricate (A3 40 TFSI, A3 45 TFSI, S3, RS 3, R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder only)
‰‰ 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
‰‰ Oil Fill Area - Check water drain according to ElsaPro (R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder only)
‰‰ Plenum chamber and water drain valves: Check for dirt. (A8 L all models, Q7 all models, and Q8 all models
only)
NOTE: Time spent cleaning of item is a separate charge for service time
‰‰ Road test - Perform
‰‰ Rollover protection - Check the rollover protection when the convertible top is open (R8 Spyder only)
‰‰ Safety belts - Check function and condition of belt, belt tongue, and latch
‰‰ Service reminder indicator display - Reset display
‰‰ Spare tire (if equipped) - Check condition and tire inflation pressure, adjust if necessary
‰‰ Spoiler - Lubricate rear spoiler (TT, TTS, and TT RS models only [if equipped])
‰‰ Sunroof and panoramic sunroof systems - Check function (if equipped)
‰‰ Suspension and axle components (front and rear) - Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends, check for
excessive play
‰‰ 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 (if equipped) - Check and record the completeness and expiration date
‰‰ Underbody - Check for damage and leaks, check the wheel well liners, underbody paneling and all lines are
properly mounted
‰‰ Warning triangle and first aid kit (if equipped) - Check if present
‰‰ 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 60,000 miles

All vehicles

‰‰ AWD clutch - Change fluid (if
equipped)

Every 3 years regardless of mileage

A3 45 TFSI, S3, RS 3,
Q3 45 TFSI,
TT Coupe 45 TFSI,
TT Roadster 45 TFSI,
TTS Coupe, TT RS Coupe only

‰‰ Brake fluid - Change

Every 2 years regardless of mileage

All vehicles

‰‰ Dust and Pollen filter - Replace

Every 20,000 miles or 2 years,
whichever occurs first

All vehicles

2

10/1/2019

Additional Maintenance Items
Work to be completed

Interval

Model Application

‰‰ Fragrance cartridges - Change (if Every 2 years regardless of mileage
equipped)

A6 45 TFSI, A6 55 TFSI, S6,
A7 55 TFSI, A7 55 TFSIe, S7,
A8 L 55 TFSI, A8 L 60 TFSI,
A8 L 60 TFSIe, S8 LWB,
Q7 55 TFSI,
Q8 55 TFSI only

‰‰ Front Differential - Change fluid

120,000 miles or 10 years,
whichever occurs first

R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder only

‰‰ Panoramic sunroof systems
- Check drainage system by
fluid check according to Elsa (if
equipped)

Every 20,000 miles or 2 years,
whichever occurs first

All vehicles

‰‰ Rear axle, quattro® Sport Change ATF and differential oil

Every 60,000 miles

S6, S7, only

‰‰ Ribbed V-belt starter/generator
drive (including tensioner) Replace

Every 60,000 miles

A6 45 TFSI only

‰‰ Spark plugs - Replace

Every 30,000 miles or 3 years,
whichever occurs first

RS 3, S6, S7, A8 L 60 TFSI,
S8 LWB, TT RS only

‰‰ Spark plugs - Replace

Every 40,000 miles or 6 years,
whichever occurs first

S3,
A4 40 TFSI, A4 45 TFSI,
A4 allroad® 45 TFSI, S4,
A5 45 TFSI, S5,
A6 45 TFSI, A6 55 TFSI,
A7 55 TFSI, A7 55 TFSIe,
A8 L 55 TFSI, A8 L 60 TFSIe,
Q5 45 TFSI, Q5 55 TFSIe, SQ5,
Q7 45 TFSI, Q7 55 TFSI,
Q8 55 TFSI,
TTS Coupe only

‰‰ Spark plugs - Replace

Every 60,000 miles or 6 years,
whichever occurs first

R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder only

‰‰ Spark plugs - Replace

Every 80,000 miles or 6 years,
whichever occurs first

A3 40 TFSI, A3 45 TFSI
Q3 45 TFSI,
TT Coupe 45 TFSI,
TT Roadster 45 TFSI only

‰‰ S-Tronic transmission - Change
fluid and filter

Every 40,000 miles

R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder only

‰‰ S-Tronic transmission - Change
fluid

Every 40,000 miles

RS 3
A4 40 TFSI, A4 45 TFSI,
A4 allroad® 45 TFSI,
A5 45 TFSI
A6 45 TFSI, A6 55 TFSI,
A7 55 TFSI, A7 55 TFSIe,
Q5 45 TFSI, Q5 55 TFSIe,
TT RS only

‰‰ S-tronic transmission - Change
fluid

Every 80,000 miles

A3 40 TFSI, A3 45 TFSI, S3,
TT Coupe 45 TFSI,
TT Roadster 45 TFSI, TTS Coupe
only

3

10/1/2019

MY 2020 Oil Capacity Chart
Engine oil

AudieBay logo Oil Spec*
**See Engine Oil Type Chart

Model

Engine

A3 45 TFSI

2.0L TFSI

5.7L (6.0 qt)

508*

A3 40 TFSI B-cycle

2.0L TFSI

5.7L (6.0 qt)

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