What are Common Maintenance Items for Audi Vehicles?

Owning an Audi means you enjoy luxury when it comes to your vehicle. Audi vehicles are awesome cars that are known for their excellent driving capabilities and stunning performance. In order to maintain your Audi and keep it always running at its best, it's important to stay on top of your vehicle's recommended services throughout the years. You'll also protect any warranties you may have and ensure a high resale value if you ever decide to part ways with your vehicle. So, what are the common maintenance items your Audi will need? Let's take a look. 

Of course, the most important maintenance item your Audi will need is its regular oil change. For most Audi models, this will be needed between every 5,000 to 10,000 miles, depending on the make, model, and year. You can refer to your owner's manual for more information on how often your oil change should be performed. We help you keep track here at Eurotech Auto Service and remind you of when your oil change is due so that you never miss a milestone. 

In terms of other maintenance, Audi recommends a minor service at least once a year and a major service every 2 years, in addition to other maintenance that is needed according to mileage. Minor maintenance, which is recommended every year or every 10,000 miles, typically includes the following: 

• A brake system inspection to check thickness of brake pads
• Engine oil and filter replacement
• Multi-point inspection
• Reset service reminder indicator
• Check tire repair kit

Standard maintenance, which is recommended every 20,000 miles or every 2 years, includes all of the minor service items listed above plus the following: 

• 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 - Check state of health with Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in Guided Functions (A4, S4, A4
  allroad®, A5, S5, RS 5, A6, A7, A8, 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
• 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)
• 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
• Panoramic sunroof systems - Check drainage system by fluid check according to Elsa (if equipped)
• Plenum chamber and water drain valves: Check for dirt. (A8, Q7, Q8 only)
• 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 your vehicle may need includes: 

• Air filter replacement
• Brake fluid change
• Dust and pollen filter replacement
• Replace V-belt drive
• Replace spark plugs
• Change transmission fluid

While this is just a general guide for Audi maintenance, we recommend referring to your vehicle's owner's manual just to double-check that you are following your exact vehicle's recommendations correctly. Here at Eurotech Auto Service, we help you keep track of your vehicle's maintenance items and can take care of all of your vehicle's needs right here at our shop. We use the best parts and products to ensure top quality and only use factory-level equipment when working on your car. When you need Audi maintenance in Minneapolis, we invite you into Eurotech Auto Service today!