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Maintenance Schedule - 2010 - A5, S5

Audi A5 · 2008–2010


Applies to: MY 2010: Audi Q5, Audi Q7, Audi A3, Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi S5, Audi S6, Audi A8, Audi A8L, Audi R8


Abstract: Factory recommended maintenance intervals for applicable MY 2010 Audi vehicles.

Audi MY 2010 Schedules Maintenance Intervals

Miles (in thousands)

5/25/45/65/85/105

15/55/95

35/75

Kilometers (in thousands)

8/40/70/100/130/160

25/85/145

55/115

Engine Oil/Oil Filter - change oil and replace filter

AdBlue Fluid - fill completely with fresh fluid (maximum capacity: 23 liters) and adapt
 learned values for AdBlue tank under guided fault finding after filling fluid

  •  Audi Q7 3.0L TDI only
  •  Audi Q7 3.0L TDI only
  •  Audi Q7 3.0L TDI only

Cooling System - check level, add if necessary

Engine On Board Diagnostics - check fault memory

  •  A3, A6, S6, A8 only
  •   A3, A6, S6, A8 only

Engine Compartment - check for leaks

Battery - check and replace if necessary

Dust and Pollen Filter - replace

Spark Plugs - replace at 35,000 miles or 3 years, whichever occurs first.
          Then, every 40,000 miles or 3 years, whichever occurs first.

  •  A4 2.0L TFSI, A5 2.0L TFSI only

     - replace at 55,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first.
          Then, every 60,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first.

  •  55K only: except A4 2.0L TFSI, A5 2.0L TFSI

Power Steering Fluid - check, add if necessary

Air Cleaner - clean housing, replace filter element

  •  55K only: except Audi Q7 4.2L
  •  75K only: Audi Q7 4.2L only

Ribbed V Belt and Tensioner - check condition and replace if necessary

  •  R8 only
  •  Audi Q7 3.6L, R8 only

Ribbed V Belt - check condition, replace if necessary. Check tension of belt drive
 with manual tensioner and retension if necessary.

  •  75K only: V6 FSI, V6 TFSI (rear belt), 2.0L TFSI, 5.2L V10 FSI, 4.2L V8 FSI

     - replace only the V belt for the compressor drive

  •  75K only: 3.0L TFSI only

Snow Screen for Air Cleaner - clean

  •  A4, S4, A5, S5 and A6 only
  •  A4, S4, A5, S5 and A6 only

Fuel Filter - remove water

  •  Audi Q7 3.0L TDI only

     - replace

  •  55K only: A3 2.0L TDI only
  •  Audi Q7 3.0L TDI only 115K only: A3 2.0L TDI

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) - check ash loading according to manufacturer's
 work procedure, replace* if necessary.

  •  125K only: Audi Q7 3.0L TDI, A3 2.0L TDI only

Plenum Panel - remove cover for plenum panel to check water drain and clean if necessary

  •  except A3, Audi Q5
  •  except A3, Audi Q5

Tires and Spare - check for wear and damage, check pressure, reset TPMS

     - check for wear and damage, check pressure and renewal
           date of tire set (where applicable), reset TPMS

Tires - rotate, reset TPMS

  •  5K only

Wiper Blades - check condition and replace if necessary

Wiper/Washer/Headlight Washer - check adjustment and function,
 add fluid if necessary

Lights - check all lights, check headlight adjustment

  •  A8 only
  •  A3, A6, S6, A8 only

Lights - check all lights via instrument cluster. Check license plate light from
 the rear of the vehicle

  •  Audi Q7, A4, S4, Audi Q5, TT, A5, S5, R8 only

Interior Lights - check all interior lights, glove box illumination, control lights
 and MMI (if applicable)

Doors - lubricate doors, check straps and hood latch

  •  A8 only
  •  Except A8

Rear Lid Hinges - lubricate

  •  A8 only
  •  A8 only

Service Reminder Display - reset

Horn - check function

Brake System - check for damage, leaks, pad thickness, fluid level

Brake Discs - check thickness

Exhaust System - check for damage, leaks

Front Axle - check for excessive play, check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends

  •  A3, A6, S6, A8 only

Drive Shaft Boots - check

Automatic Transmission and Final Drive - check for leaks

Manual Transmission and Final Drive - check for leaks

Continuously Variable Transmission (multitronic) - change ATF

Haldex Clutch - change oil

  •  A3, TT only

DSG/S Tronic - change oil and replace filter element

  •  A3, TT only

Underbody - check for damage and leaks

Road Test - check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation
 systems, air conditioning, ASL Automatic Shift Lock and power accessories

* If DPF replacement is not necessary, perform check every 20,000 miles (30,000 km) thereafter until replacement becomes necessary. Subsequent DPF replacement interval is a minimum of 120,000 miles (200,000 km), thereafter.

Timing Belt - replace at 110K miles (175 km) on Audi TT 2.0T with front wheel drive and A3 2.0L TDI only. Check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys and replace if necessary.
Brake Fluid - replace every 2 years regardless of mileage.
Cloth Top - check function and rollover protection every 2 years regardless of mileage (Audi A5/S5 Cabriolet only).

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