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Maintenance Schedule - 2003 - A8, S8

Audi A8 · 1997–2003

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Applies to: MY 2003: Audi TT, Audi A4, Audi A4 Avant, Audi A4 Cabriolet, Audi A6, Audi A6 Avant, Audi allroad quattro, Audi S6 Avant, Audi RS6, Audi A8, Audi S8

Abstract: Factory recommended maintenance intervals for applicable MY 2003 Audi vehicles.

Contents

Audi MY 2003 A4 Maintenance Schedule
Audi MY 2003 A6/S6/allroad Maintenance Schedule
Audi MY 2003 A8/S8 Maintenance Schedule
Audi MY 2003 TT Maintenance Schedule
Audi MY 2003 RS6 Maintenance Schedule

Audi MY 2003 A4 Maintenance Schedule

Miles (x1000)	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100	105
Kilometers (x1000)	16	32	48	64	80	96	112	128	144	160	170
Engine Oil - change	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Engine Oil Filter - replace	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Engine - check for leaks	•	•	•	•	•
Cooling System - check level, add if necessary	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Exhaust System - check for damage, leaks	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Engine OBD - check memory, purge	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Door Hinge Mechanisms - lubricate	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Battery - check electrolyte, add if necessary	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Wiper/Washer- check fluid, add if necessary	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Automatic Shift Lock - check	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Manual Transmission - check shift and interlock	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Tires & Spare - check condition, pressure	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Service Reminder Display- reset	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Brake System - check	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Drive Shaft Boots - check	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Road Test	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Lights - check	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Front Axle - check dust seals, ball joints, tie rod ends	•	•	•	•	•
Automatic Transmission - check for leaks	•	•	•	•	•
Automatic Transmission Final Drive - check for leaks	•	•	•
Manual Transmission - check for leaks	•	•	•	•	•
Manual Transmission Final Drive - check for leaks	•	•	•	•	•
Multitronic™ Transmission - change ATF	•	•
Power Steering Fluid - check, add if necessary	•	•
Dust/Pollen Filter - replace	•	•	•	•	•
Headlights - inspect, adjust if necessary	•	•	•	•	•
Sliding Roof - clean, lubricate rails	•	•	•	•	•
Air Cleaner - replace filter element	•	•
Spark Plugs - replace	•	•
Ribbed Belt - replace	•
Ribbed Belt - check* **	•
Timing Belt - replace* **	•
Timing Belt - inspect****	•	•
Timing Belt and Tensioner Roller - replace***	•

* 1.8T
** 3.0L
*** 2.7L
**** A4 1.8L every 40,000 miles

Brake Fluid - replace every 2 years, regardless of mileage.
Cloth Top - check rollover function every 2 years, regardless of mileage.

Audi MY 2003 A6/S6/allroad Maintenance Schedule

Miles (x1000)	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100	105
Kilometers (x1000)	15	30	45	60	75	90	105	120	135	150	155
Engine Oil - change	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Engine Oil Filter - replace	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Engine - check for leaks	•	•	•	•	•
Cooling System - check level, add if necessary	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Exhaust System - check for damage, leaks	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Engine OBD - check memory, purge	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Door Hinge Mechanisms - lubricate	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Battery - check electrolyte, add if necessary	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Wiper/Washer - check fluid, add if necessary	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Automatic Shift Lock - check	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Manual Transmission - check shift and interlock	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Tires and Spare - check condition, pressure	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Service Reminder Display - reset	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Brake System - check	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Drive Shaft Boots - check	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Road Test	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Lights - check	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Front Axle - check dust seals, ball joints, tie-rod ends	•	•	•	•	•
Automatic Transmission - check for leaks	•	•	•	•	•
Automatic Transmission Final Drive - check for leaks	•	•	•	•	•
Manual Transmission - check for leaks	•	•	•	•	•
Manual Transmission Final Drive - check for leaks	•	•	•	•	•
Multitronic™ Transmission - change ATF	•	•
Power Steering Fluid - check, add if necessary	•	•
Dust and Pollen Filter - replace	•	•	•	•	•
Headlights - inspect, adjust if necessary	•	•	•	•	•
Sliding Roof - clean, lubricate rails	•	•	•	•	•
Air Cleaner - replace filter element	•	•
Spark Plugs - replace (except allroad 4.2L)	•	•
Spark Plugs - replace (allroad 4.2L)	•
Ribbed Belt - replace	•
Ribbed Belt - check**	•
Timing Belt - replace *	•
Timing Belt and Tensioner Roller - replace*	•

* 2.7L
** 3.0L
*** 4.2L

Brake Fluid - replace every 2 years, regardless of mileage.

Audi MY 2003 A8/S8 Maintenance Schedule

Miles (x1000)	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100	105
Kilometers (x1000)	15	30	45	60	75	90	105	120	135	150	155
Engine Oil - change	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Engine Oil Filter - replace	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Engine - check for leaks	•	•	•	•	•
Cooling System - check level, add if necessary	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Exhaust System - check for damage, leaks	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Engine OBD - check memory, purge	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Door Hinge Mechanisms - lubricate	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Battery - check electrolyte, add if necessary	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Wiper/Washer - check fluid, add if necessary	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Automatic Shift Lock - check	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Tires and Spare - check condition, pressure	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Service Reminder Display - reset	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Brake System - check	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Drive Shaft Boots - check	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Road Test	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Lights - check	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Front Axle - check dust seals, ball joints, tie-rod ends	•	•	•	•	•
Automatic Transmission - check for leaks	•	•	•	•	•
Automatic Transmission Final Drive - check for leaks	•	•	•
Power Steering Fluid - check, add if necessary	•	•
Dust and Pollen Filter - replace	•	•	•	•	•
Headlights - inspect, adjust if necessary	•	•	•	•	•
Sliding Roof - clean, lubricate rails	•	•	•	•	•
Air Cleaner - replace filter element	•	•
Spark Plugs - replace	•	•
Timing Belt - replace	•
Ribbed Belt - replace	•

Brake Fluid - replace every 2 years, regardless of mileage.

Audi MY 2003 TT Maintenance Schedule

Miles (x1000)	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100	105
Kilometers (x1000)	16	32	48	64	80	96	112	128	144	160	170
Engine Oil - change	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Engine Oil Filter - replace	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Engine - check for leaks	•	•	•	•	•
Cooling System - check level, add if necessary	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Exhaust System - check for damage, leaks	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Engine OBD - check memory, purge	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Door Hinge Mechanisms - lubricate	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Battery - check electrolyte, add if necessary	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Wiper/Washer- check fluid, add if necessary	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Automatic Shift Lock - check	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Manual Transmission - check shift and interlock	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Tires & Spare - check condition, pressure	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Service Reminder Display- reset	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Brake System - check	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Drive Shaft Boots - check	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Road Test	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Lights - check	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Front Axle - check dust seals, ball joints, tie rod ends	•	•	•	•	•
Haldex Clutch - change oil and filter	•	•	•	•	•
Automatic Transmission - check for leaks	•	•	•	•	•
Manual Transmission - check for leaks	•	•	•	•	•
Manual Transmisson Final Drive - check for leaks	•	•	•	•	•
Power Steering Fluid - check, add if necessary	•	•
Dust/Pollen Filter - replace	•	•	•	•	•
Headlights - inspect, adjust if necessary	•	•	•	•	•
Air Cleaner - replace filter element	•	•
Spark Plugs - replace	•	•
Timing Belt - replace	•
Ribbed Belt - check	•
Timing Belt - inspect*	•	•

* TT 1.8L every 40,000 miles

Brake Fluid - replace every 2 years, regardless of mileage.

Audi MY 2003 RS6 Maintenance Schedule

At 5,000 Mi (8,000 Km)
Vehicle	RS6
Engine Oil / Oil Filter - Change the oil and replace oil filter. (Caution: RS 6 uses only oil fulfilling the VW 50501 specifications and with the viscosity 5W40)	•
Windshield Wiper and Washer - Check fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.	•
Tires and Spare Wheel - Check for wear and damage. Rotate tires. Check the pressure.	•
Service Reminder Indicator Display - Reset the display.	•
Brake System - Check for damage and leaks. Check thickness of pads and brake fluid level. (Visual inspection)	•
At 15,000 Mi (25,000 Km)
Engine Oil / Oil Filter - Change the oil and replace oil filter. (Caution: RS 6 uses only oil fulfilling the VW 50501 specifications and with the viscosity 5W40)	•
Engine - Check for leaks. (Visual inspection)	•
Cooling System - Check the coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.	•
Exhaust System - Check for damage and leaks. (Visual inspection)	•
Engine, On-Board Diagnostic - Check Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory. Purge if necessary, (where applicable).	•
Doors - Lubricate door hinge mechanism.	•
Battery - Check electrolyte level. Add if necessary. Magic eye.	•
Windshield Wiper and Washer / Headlight Washer - Check adjustment and function and add fluid if necessary.	•
Tires and Spare Wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check the pressure.	•
Check renewal date of tire repair set (where applicable).	•
Service Reminder Indicator Display - Reset the display.	•
Brake System - Check for damage and leaks. Check thickness of pads and brake fluid level. (Visual inspection)	•
Drive Shafts - Check boots. (Visual inspection)	•
Lights - Check lights.	•
Front Axle - Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends. Check tie rods.	•
Automatic Transmission and Final Drive - Check for leaks. (Visual inspection)	•
Dust and Pollen Filter - Replace filter.	•
Sliding roof - Clean guide rails and lubricate.	•
Intercooler Hoses - Clean internally	•
Air Cleaner - Clean housing and replace filter element	•
Engine - Check for leaks. (Visual inspection)	•
Cooling System - Check the coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.	•
Exhaust System - Check for damage and leaks. (Visual inspection)	•
Engine, On-Board Diagnostic - Check Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory. Purge if necessary, (where applicable).	•
Doors - Lubricate door hinge mechanism.	•
Battery - Check electrolyte level. Add if necessary. Magic eye.	•
Windshield Wiper and Washer / Headlight Washer - Check adjustment and function and add fluid if necessary.	•
Tires and Spare Wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check the pressure.	•
Check renewal date of tire repair set (where applicable).	•
Service Reminder Indicator Display - Reset the display.	•
Brake System - Check for damage and leaks. Check thickness of pads and brake fluid level. (Visual inspection)	•
Drive Shafts - Check boots. (Visual inspection)	•
Lights - Check lights.	•
Front Axle - Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends. Check tie rods.	•
Automatic Transmission and Final Drive - Check for leaks. (Visual inspection)	•
Dust and Pollen Filter - Replace filter.	•
Sliding roof - Clean guide rails and lubricate.	•
Intercooler Hoses - Clean internally	•
Air Cleaner - Clean housing and replace filter element	•
Engine - Check for leaks. (Visual inspection)	•
Fuel Filter - Replace	•
Spark Plugs - Replace	•
Timing Belt - Check for wear (visual inspection)	•
Ribbed Belt - Check for wear (visual inspection)	•
Road Test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating & ventilation	•
systems, air conditioning, (ASL) Automatic Shift Lock and power accessories.	•
At 25,000 Mi (40,000 Km)
Perform the 5,000 Mi (8,000 Km) Maintenance Service. Except: Rotate tires.	•
At 35,000 Mi (55,000 Km)
Engine Oil / Oil Filter - Change the oil and replace oil filter. (Caution: RS 6 uses only oil fulfilling the VW 50501 specifications and with the viscosity 5W40)	•
Engine - Check for leaks.	•
Cooling System - Check the coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.	•
Exhaust System - Check for damage and leaks. (Visual inspection)	•
Engine, On-Board Diagnostic - Check Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory. Purge if necessary, (where applicable).	•
Doors - Lubricate door hinge mechanism.	•
Battery - Check electrolyte level. Add if necessary	•
Windshield Wiper and Washer / Headlight Washer - Check adjustment and function and add fluid if necessary.	•
Tires and Spare Wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check the pressure.	•
Check renewal date of tire repair set (where applicable).	•
Service Reminder Indicator Display - Reset the display.	•
Brake system - Check for damage and leaks. Check thickness of pads and brake fluid level. (Visual inspection)	•
Drive Shafts - Check the boots. (Visual inspection)	•
Air Cleaner - Clean housing and replace filter element	•
Lights - Check the lights.	•
Ribbed Belt - Check for wear (Visual inspection)	•
Timing Belt Drive - Replace belt, tensioner assembly and idler pulley	•
Intercooler Hoses - Clean internally	•
Fuel Filter - Replace	•
Front Axle - Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends. Check tie rods.	•
Automatic Transmission and Final Drive - Check for leaks (Visual inspection)	•
Power Steering Fluid - Check fluid level. Add if necessary.	•
Dust and Pollen Filter - Replace filter.	•
Intercooler - Clean externally	•
Radiator - Clean externally	•
Condenser - Clean externally	•
Spark Plugs - Replace	•
Sliding Roof - Clean guide rails and lubricate with grease spray.	•
Road Test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, (ASL) Automatic Shift Lock and power accessories.	•
At 45,000 Mi (70,000 Km)
Perform the 5,000 Mi (8,000 Km) Maintenance Service	•
At 55,000 Mi (85,000 Km)
Engine Oil / Oil Filter- Change oil and replace the oil filter (Caution: RS 6 uses only oil fulfilling the VW 50501 specifications and with the viscosity 5W40)	•
Engine - Check for leaks. (Visual inspection)	•
Cooling System - Check the coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.	•
Exhaust System - Check for damage and leaks. (Visual inspection)	•
Engine, On-Board Diagnostic - Check Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory.	•
Purge if necessary, (where applicable).	•
Doors - Lubricate door hinge mechanism.	•
Battery - Check electrolyte level. Add if necessary	•
Windshield Wiper and Washer / Headlight washer - Check adjustment and function. Add fluid if necessary.	•
Tires and Spare Wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check the pressure.	•
Check renewal date of the tire repair set (where applicable). Exchange tire seal solution. (If expired)	•
Service Reminder Indicator Display - Reset the display.	•
Brake system - Check for damage and leaks. Check thickness of pads and brake fluid level. (Visual inspection)	•
Drive Shafts - Check the boots. (Visual inspection)	•
Lights - Check all lights. Check Headlight adjustment.	•
Front Axle - Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends. Check tie rods.	•
Automatic Transmission and Final Drive - Check for leaks. (Visual inspection)	•
Dust and Pollen Filter - Replace filter.	•
Air Cleaner - Clean housing and replace filter element.	•
Spark Plugs - Replace	•
Fuel Filter - Replace	•
At 55,000 Mi (85,000 Km) - continued
Ribbed Belt - Check for wear (Visual inspection)	•
Timing Belt - Check for wear (visual inspection)	•
Sliding Roof - Clean guide rails and lubricate.	•
Road Test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, (ASL) Automatic Shift Lock and power accessories.	•
At 65,000 Mi (100,000 Km)
Perform the 5,000 Mi (8,000 Km) Maintenance Service. Except: Rotate tires	•
At 75,000 Mi (115,000 Km)
Engine Oil / Oil Filter - Change oil and replace the oil filter. (Caution: RS 6 uses only oil fulfilling the VW 50501 specifications and with the viscosity 5W40)	•
Engine - Check for leaks. (Visual inspection)	•
Cooling System - Check the coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.	•
Exhaust System - Check for damage and leaks. (Visual inspection)	•
Engine, On-Board Diagnostic - Check Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory.	•
Purge if necessary, (where applicable).	•
Doors - Lubricate door hinge mechanism.	•
Battery - Check electrolyte level. Add if necessary. Magic eye.	•
Windshield Wiper and Washer / Headlight washer - Check adjustment and function. Add fluid if necessary.	•
Tires and Spare Wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check the pressure.	•
Check renewal date of tire repair set. (where applicable).	•
Service Reminder Indicator Display - Reset the display.	•
Drive Shafts - Check the boots	•
Brake system - Check for damage and leaks. Check thickness of pads and brake fluid level. (Visual inspection)	•
Drive Shafts - Check the boots.	•
Lights - Check all lights. (Visual inspection)	•
Front Axle - Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends. Check tie rods	•
Automatic Transmission and Final Drive - Check for leaks. (Visual inspection)	•
Power Steering Fluid - Check fluid level: add if necessary.	•
Dust and Pollen Filter - Replace filter.	•
Ribbed Belt - Replace belt	•
Air Cleaner - Clean housing and replace filter element	•
Intercooler Hoses - Clean internally	•
Timing Belt Drive - Replace belt, tensioner assembly and idler pulley	•
Spark Plugs - Replace	•
Fuel Filter - Replace	•
Condenser - Clean externally	•
Radiator - Clean externally	•
Intercooler - Clean externally	•
Road Test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, (ASL) Automatic Shift Lock and power accessories.	•
At 85,000 (130,000 Km)
Perform the 5,000 Mi (8,000 Km) Maintenance Service. Except: Rotate tires	•
At 95,000 Mi (145,000 Km)
Engine Oil / Oil Filter - Change the oil and replace the oil filter. (Caution: RS 6 uses only oil fulfilling the VW 50501 specifications and with the viscosity 5W40)	•
Engine - Check for leaks. (Visual inspection)	•
Cooling System - Check the coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.	•
Exhaust System - Check for damage and leaks. (Visual inspection)	•
Engine, On-Board Diagnostic - Check Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory. Purge if necessary, (where applicable).	•
Doors - Lubricate door hinge mechanism.	•
Battery - Check electrolyte level. Add if necessary. Magic eye.	•
Windshield Wiper and Washer / Headlight Washer - Check adjustment and function and add fluid if necessary.	•
Tires and Spare Wheel - Check for wear and damage. Check the pressure.	•
Check renewal date of tire repair set. (where applicable).	•
Service Reminder Indicator Display - Reset the display.	•
Brake system - Check for damage and leaks. Check thickness of pads and brake fluid level. (Visual inspection)	•
Drive Shafts - Check the boots.	•
Fuel Filter - Replace	•
Timing Belt - Check for wear (visual inspection)	•
Ribbed Belt - Check for wear (Visual inspection)	•
Intercooler Hoses - Clean internally	•
Sliding Roof - Clean guide rails and lubricate.	•
Front Axle - Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends. Check tie rods	•
Lights - Check all lights. Check Headlight adjustment	•
Automatic Transmission and Final Drive - Check for leaks. (Visual inspection)	•
Dust and Pollen Filter - Replace filter.	•
Spark Plugs - Replace	•
Road Test - Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation systems, air conditioning, (ASL) Automatic Shift Lock and power accessories	•
Every 2 years regardless of miles/kilometers
Brake Fluid - Replace brake fluid.	•
Every 14 years regardless of miles/kilometers
Airbag - Replace (All Audi models except A8 L)	•

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