Note: Kilometers driven are approximate.
Audi A4 vehicles are equipped with a service interval indicator, the display of which is located on the front panel. Each time the engine is started, the display shows the following information for a few seconds:
Models up to 1997
OIL - maintenance required for an interval of 15,000 km.
IN1 - Maintenance is required for an interval of 12 months, 30,000 km or 60,000 km depending on the mileage.
IN2 - Maintenance required for 24 month interval.
Models after 1997
Service OIL - Service required for 15,000 km interval.
Service INSP - Maintenance is required for an interval of 12 months, 30,000 km, 60,000 km, 120,000 km or 24 months, depending on the mileage.
It is very important to follow the maintenance schedule, when changing the oil, the mechanics of Audi service stations reprogram the indicator so that the next interval is an interval of 15,000 km - OIL indication on the display. 1000 km or 10 days before the next interval, the indicator starts to flash it. Even if a speedometer and an odometer calibrated in miles are installed, the indicator is programmed in kilometers.
Note: Graph "long" maintenance was introduced only at the end of 1999 and should only be used on models manufactured from the 2000 model year. All details of maintenance schedules are not available at the time of writing this manual - contact your VAE Group dealer for more information.
Every 400 km or weekly
See section "Weekly checks".
Every 15,000 km
Changing engine oil and filter (see paragraph 3).
Note. Because oil and filter changes are beneficial to engine longevity, we recommend more frequent oil and filter changes, especially on vehicles driven under severe conditions or when driving short distances with a cold engine, at least twice a year.
Checking the thickness of the front brake pads (paragraph 4).
Checking the condition of the accessory drive belt (paragraph 5).
Checking the condition of the timing belt (paragraph 6).
Resetting the service interval indicator (paragraph 7).
Every 12 months (display indication "In 1" or "service INSP")
Checking the performance of the windshield washer system, fifth door glass and headlights (paragraph 8).
Tire wear check (paragraph 9).
Lubrication of hinges and locks (paragraph 10).
Checking the electrolyte level in the battery (paragraph 11).
Reading fault codes in the engine ECU (paragraph 12).
Checking for leaks under the hood (paragraph 13).
Checking the content of antifreeze in the coolant (paragraph 14).
Checking the condition of hoses and tubes (paragraph 15).
Checking the thickness of the rear brake pads (paragraph 16).
Checking the status of the exhaust system (paragraph 17).
Checking the condition of the steering system and suspension (paragraph 18).
Road checks (paragraph 19).
Every 30,000 km or once a year (display indication "In 1" or "service INSP")
In addition to the above checks, perform the following:
Fuel filter replacement (paragraph 20).
Replacing the Cabin Filter (paragraph 21).
Checking the condition of the anti-corrosion coating of the bottom (paragraph 22).
Checking the oil level in a manual transmission (paragraph 23).
Headlight adjustment (paragraph 24).
Every 60,000 km (display indication "In 1" or "service INSP")
In addition to the above checks, do the following:
Replacing the Air Filter Element (paragraph 25).
Replacing spark plugs (paragraph 26).
Checking the oil level and topping it up in the final drive (AKLP) (paragraph 27).
Replacing hydraulic fluid in automatic transmission (paragraph 28).
Timing belt replacement (paragraph 29).
Note: Manufacturers recommend changing the timing belt every 130,000 km, but we recommend reducing this interval to 60,000 km, especially if the vehicle is used for short trips with frequent starts ("mail" mode). The urgency of timely replacement of the timing belt is obvious, since serious damage to the engine can occur if it breaks. Although, of course, the choice of replacement interval remains with the owner.
Every 120,000 km (display indication "In 1" or "service INSP")
Replacing accessory drive belts.
Every 2 years (regardless of mileage) (display indication "In 1" or "service INSP")
Brake Fluid Replacement (paragraph 31).
Coolant replacement (paragraph 32).
Exhaust Gas Composition Check (paragraph 33).
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