Maintenance plan (Audi A4 B6)

Table of contents: Constant control ↓ Maintenance every 15 thousand km or… ↓ Additionally, every 30 thousand km ↓ Additionally, every 60 thousand km ↓ Additionally, every 120 thousand km ↓ Every 2 years ↓ The first time after 3 years, then… ↓ Every 4 years ↓

The Audi A4 service intervals depend on the number of kilometers traveled and the date of the last inspection. If it is necessary to perform maintenance or change the oil, the corresponding information appears on the display. This information is displayed for one minute after the ignition is turned on and after the engine is started.

Two types of messages are displayed: "service OIL" for oil change and "service INSP" in case of a routine inspection. After servicing, the routine maintenance indicator must be reset to zero (in the workshop).

Audi recommends changing the oil every 12 months or every 15 thousand km. In case of severe operating conditions (mostly short distance trips, dusty roads) oil changes should be made more frequently. Inspection should be performed in accordance with the next maintenance indicator, as well as every 30 thousand km, regardless of the indicator readings.

For Audi models produced since 2000, the Longlife maintenance system has also been introduced. With careful driving and favorable operating conditions, the interval between subsequent oil changes can be doubled, i.e. up to 30 thousand km or 24 months. With a sporty driving style and difficult operating conditions, maintenance may become necessary after 15 thousand km or 12 months, even if the car is equipped with the Longlife system. Cars that are serviced according to the Longlife system are released from the factory with engine oil of the VW 503 00 specification (oil quality 2). If after no more than two years of operation, another oil is poured into the car (VW 500 00, VW 501 01 or VW 502 00 - oil quality 1), then in this case it is necessary to carry out a technical inspection. In this case, the indicator is programmed in the workshop for 15 thousand km (12 months). The oil quality is indicated by a combination instrument.

If you perform maintenance work yourself, do not forget to contact the workshop for a survey using the VAS 5051 diagnostic system (or VAG 1551) electronic control device fault recorder (engine, airbag, anti-theft device, anti-lock braking system, etc.). Monitoring the fault recorder makes sense, since some defects of electronic systems are not necessarily noticeable while driving. Control devices can operate according to an emergency program, emergency programs guarantee the operation of the car even if, for example, a sensor fails.

Some programs work so well that the driver does not even notice the malfunction. Despite this, repairs should certainly be made.

Constant control

Filling the windshield washer fluid
Checking the brake fluid level
Checking windshield wipers and washers
Checking the parking, low and high beams
Checking the engine oil level
Checking the reversing lights and rear fog lights
Checking the level and adding coolant
Checking the brake lights and turn signals
Checking tire pressure
Checking the hazard warning light system
Checking the brakes
Checking the sound signal

Maintenance every 15 thousand km or once a year

Checking the operation of lighting, electrical consumers, switches, pointers and indicators, as well as other controls
Checking the operation of windscreen wipers and washers, as well as adjusting the spray nozzles
Windscreen wipers: checking for proper operation and initial position
Self-diagnosis: interrogation of fault memory with VAS 5051 wnnV.AG 1551
Resetting the next maintenance indicator to zero
Lubrication of door latches, lock cylinders and bonnet catch hooks
Cleaning and lubricating the sliding roof guides with silicone grease
Checking the electrolyte level in the battery, if necessary, adding distilled water
Filling windshield and headlight washer fluid
Checking the antifreeze content in the coolant
Engine compartment; visual inspection for damage and leaks
Gearbox, final drive, steering, joint boots: visual inspection for damage and leaks
Motor Oil: Oil and Oil Filter Change
Visual inspection of the brake system for leaks and damage
Checking the thickness of brake linings
Checking the brake fluid level depending on the wear of the linings

Additionally, every 30 thousand km

Replacing the dust filter
Checking the gearbox oil level
Checking the underbody anti-corrosion protection for damage
Checking headlight adjustment

Additionally, every 60 thousand km

Cleaning the air filter housing and replacing the filter element
Replacing spark plugs
Hydraulics: check for leaks and fluid levels, if necessary, fill with hydraulic oil
Oil level in the main gear in case of automatic transmission, if necessary - oil filling
Automatic transmission Multitronic: fluid replacement