Maintenance Schedule - 2005 - A4, A4 Avant, A4 Cabriolet, S4, S4 Avant, S4 Cabriolet

Miles (in thousands)

15/55/95

Kilometers (in thousands)

25/85/145

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

Wiper Arm Pivot Points - lubricate

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

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

•  TT only

• change oil and change filter

Sunroof - clean guide rails and lubricate rails with grease spray

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

Lights - check all lights, check headlight adjustment

Drive Shaft Boots - check

Doors - lubricate door hinge mechanisms

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 or 6 years, whichever occurs first.

•  55K only: allroad 4.2, S4, A8 4.2L, A4 (B7) and A6 (C6)

• 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

•  55K only: A4, A6 (C6), A8 4.2L

Ribbed V Belt - check condition

Ribbed V Belt - replace

Snow Screen for Air Cleaner - clean

•   A4, A6 (C6), only

Underbody - check for damage and leaks

Road Test - check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating
 and ventilation systems, air conditioning, shift lock operation and power accessories

Rear Lid Hinges - lubricate

•  A8 only

Timing Belt - replace

Timing Belt and Timing Belt Tensioning System - replace