2004 Scheduled Maintenance Intervals
Miles (in thousands)
Kilometers (in thousands)

5/25/45/65/85/105
8/40/70/100/130/160

Engine Oil – change oil and replace filter
Wiper/Washer/Headlight Washer – check adjustment and function, add fluid if necessary
Tires and Spare – check for wear and damage, check pressure
– check for wear and damage, check pressure and renewal date of
tire set (where applicable)
Tires – rotate
Service Reminder Display – reset
Brake System – check for damage, leaks, pad thickness, fluid level
– check thickness of pads and brake fluid level
Cooling System – check level, add if necessary
Exhaust System – check for damage, leaks
Engine On-Board Diagnostics – check fault memory
Engine Compartment – check for leaks
Battery – check electrolyte level and add if necessary
Dust and Pollen Filter – replace

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25/85/145

35/75
55/115

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Automatic Transmission and Final Drive – check for leaks
Manual Transmission and Final Drive – check for leaks
DSG (direct shift gearbox) – change oil and replace filter element
Haldex Clutch – change oil
– change oil and filter
Sunroof – clean guide rails and lubricate rails with grease spray
Front Sunroof Drains (where applicable) – open sunroof to check front water drain
and clean if necessary (U.S. only)
Plenum Panel – remove cover to plenum panel to check water drains and clean
if necessary (U.S. only)
Front Axle – check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends
Lights – check all lights, check headlight adjustment
Drive Shaft Boots – check
Doors – lubricate doors, check straps
Spark Plugs – replace at 35,000 miles or 3 years, whichever occurs first.
Then, every 40,000 miles or 3 years, whichever occurs first.
– replace at 55,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first.
Then, every 60,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first.
– replace at 75,000 miles
Continuously Variable Transmission (multitronic) – change ATF
Power Steering Fluid – check, add if necessary
Air Cleaner – clean housing, replace filter element
Ribbed V Belt – check condition
– replace
Snow Screen for Air Cleaner – clean
Road Test – check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation
systems, air conditioning, shift lock operation and power accessories
Rear Lid Hinges – lubricate
Timing Belt – replace
Timing Belt and Timing Belt Tensioning System – replace

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S4, S4 Avant, S4 Cabriolet,
A6 and A8

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S4 and A8

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S4 and A8

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l 75K only: 2.7L turbo

Brake Fluid – replace every 2 years regardless of mileage.
Cloth Top – check function and rollover protection every 2 years regardless of mileage (Audi A4 Cabriolet only).
Audi of America, Inc. believes the information and specifications to be correct at the time of printing. Specifications, maintenance intervals, standard features and options subject to change without notice.

Revised 1/13