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NHTSA ID Number: 10171761

Manufacturer Communication Number: 19AUUSMaint0220

TSB/Document Date: 2020-03-05


Summary

OIL CHART SECTION: CHANGED - Castrol Oil to 'AudieBay logo approved XXXX-Refer to the Parts Catalog' for all models.


2019 AudieBay logo Maintenance Schedule - All Models
MY 2019 Maintenance Intervals - USA
This applies to the all gas and hybrideBay logo models

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.
Check 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.
‰ Connected box battery (for AudieBay logo Connected Services) - Check state of health with Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in
Guided Functions (A4, S4, A4 allroad®, A5, S5, RS 5, A6, A7, A8 L, Q5, SQ5, Q7, and Q8)
‰ Convertible top - Lubricate latch mechanism (A5 Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet only)
‰ Door hinge (including door stay) and door latch - Lubricate
‰ 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
‰ 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
Headlights - Check adjustment
‰ Hood safety catch – Lubricate (A3, S3, RS 3 only)

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Standard Maintenance (continued)


















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. (A8 L, Q7, Q8 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 (A3 Cabriolet only)
Safety belts - Check function
Service reminder indicator display - Reset display
Spare tire - Check condition and tire inflation pressure, adjust if necessary (if equipped)
Spoiler - Lubricate rear spoiler (TT, TT Roadster 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
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 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, 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

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

A6, A7, A8 L, Q8 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 - Oil
and ATF fluid changes

Every 60,000 miles

RS 5 only

‰ Ribbed V-belt compressor drive
- Replace

Every 60,000 miles

Q7 55 TFSI 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, RS 5, TT RS Coupe,
A8 L 60 TFSI 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

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

Spark plugs - Replace

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

Q7 55 TFSI 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

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,
Q5 45 TFSI,
TT RS Coupe 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

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Revised 2/12/2020

MY 2019 Oil Capacity Chart
Engine oil

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

Model

Engine

A3

2.0L TFSI

5.7L (6.0 qt)

508*

A3 B-cycle

2.0L TFSI

5.7L (6.0 qt)

508*

RS 3

2.5L TFSI

7.1L (7.5 qt)

504*

S3

2.0L TFSI

5.7L (6.0 qt)

504*

A4/A4 allroad

2.0L TFSI

5.2L (5.49 qt)

504*

A4 B-cycle

2.0L TFSI

5.2L (5.49 qt)

508*

S4

3.0L TFSI

7.25L (7.7 qt)

508*

A5

2.0L TFSI

5.2L (5.5 qt)

504*

S5

3.0L TFSI

7.25L (7.7 qt)

508*

RS 5

2.9L TFSI

7.6L (8.0 qt)

504*

A6

2.0L TFSI

5.2L (5.5 qt)

508*

A6

3.0L TFSI

7.6L (8.0 qt)

508*

S6

2.9L TFSI

7.6L (8.0 qt)

504*

A7

3.0L TFSI

7.6L (8.0 qt)

508*

S7

2.9L TFSI

7.6L (8.0 qt)

504*

A8 L

3.0L TFSI

7.6L (8.0 qt)

508*

A8 L

4.0L TFSI

9.5L (10.0 qt)

504*

Q3

2.0L TFSI

5.7L (6.0 qt)

508*

Q5

2.0L TFSI

5.2L (5.5 qt)

508*

SQ5

3.0L TFSI

7.25L (7.7 qt)

508*

Q7

2.0L TFSI

5.2L (5.5 qt)

504*

Q7

3.0L TFSI

6.8L (7.2 qt)

504*

Q8

3.0L TFSI

7.6L (8.0 qt)

508*

TT

2.0L TFSI

5.7L (6.0 qt)

508*

TTS

2.0L TFSI

5.7L (6.0 qt)

504*

TT RS

2.5L TFSI

7.1L (7.5 qt)

504*

Approx. qty.
w/filter change

4

on next page for specific
viscosities

Revised 2/12/2020

**Engine Oil Types
(Edition 07.2019)
!

CAUTION

All quantities are approximate. Always refer to the Repair Manual and/or the Maintenance Procedures for correct
filling instructions.
Refer to Technical Bulletin 2010043 for engine oils meeting the required AudieBay logo oil quality standards.
Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your parts department for the latest information.
502 00 / 505 00 / 505 01

AudieBay logo approved 5W40 - Refer to the Parts Catalog
508 00 / 509 00

AudieBay logo approved 0W20 - Refer to the Parts Catalog
504 00 — Refer to engine oil placard on vehicle

AudieBay logo approved 0W30 - Refer to the Parts Catalog

AudieBay logo approved 5W30 - Refer to the Parts Catalog
507 00 Diesel Oil

AudieBay logo approved 5W30 - Refer to the Parts Catalog
501 01 / 505 00

AudieBay logo approved 10W60 - Refer to the Parts Catalog

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