Maintenance schedule (Audi A6 C5)

Table of contents: Engine ↓ Gearbox/ final drive ↓ Front suspension and steering ↓ Body/interior trim ↓ Brakes/tires/wheels ↓ Electrical equipment ↓ Every 2 years ↓ Every 4 years ↓ Every 60,000 km ↓ Every 90,000 km ↓ Every 120,000 km ↓ Every 180,000 km ↓

Cars without "Longlife-Service"

After the inscription appears on the instrument cluster indicator "SERVISE INSP", it is necessary to carry out maintenance of the car. In this case, it is necessary to perform routine maintenance work specified for 12 months or 15,000 km, if the car's mileage during the year is more than 15,000 km marked with a sign, as well as work when the car's mileage is 30,000 km marked with signs.

Cars with "Lonqlife-Service"

When the indication appears, it is necessary to perform the scheduled maintenance work marked with signs.

Cars with and without "Lonqlife-Service"

In addition to the scheduled work, it is necessary to perform the work marked with signs.

Engine

Engine/engine compartment: check for leaks by visual inspection.
Engine/engine compartment: change oil and oil filter. Cooling and heating system: check coolant level and antifreeze concentration. Check the system for leaks and external contamination of the radiator.
Exhaust system: visually inspect for damage.
TDI engine up to part number 4BYN 002 887: remove water from fuel filter.
Engine 1.9-I-TDI up to number 4BYN 002 887: check the condition and width of the toothed belt.
2.5-I-TDI engine: visually check the condition of the toothed belt, replace if necessary.
2.5-I-TDI engine: check the tension and condition of the fuel pump drive toothed belt, adjust or replace if necessary.
Diesel engine except engines with pump/nozzle: Replace the fuel filter.

Gearbox/ final drive

Gearbox, final drive: visually inspect for leaks and damage.
Manual transmission: check the oil level, top up if necessary.

Front suspension and steering

Tie rod ends: check for play, as well as the reliability of their fastening and the condition of the protective covers.
Hinges: check the condition of the protective covers,
Steering: check the condition of the bellows.

Body/interior trim

Door latch and lock cylinder: lubricate.
Anti-corrosion protection of the bottom: check.
Seat belts: visually inspect for damage.
Seat belts: visually inspect for damage.
Ventilation/heating: replace pollen filter.

Brakes/tires/wheels

Brake system: check pipes, hoses, brake cylinders and connections for leaks and damage.
Brake fluid: check level, top up if necessary.
Brakes: Check the thickness of the front and rear brake pads.
Tires: Check tread depth and tire pressure; check tires (including spare tire) for wear and tear and damage.
Tighten the wheel bolts crosswise to a torque of 120 Nm.

Electrical equipment

All electrical consumers: check operation.
Headlights: check and adjust the light if necessary.
Windscreen wiper: check the condition of the rubber bands of the brushes and the installation angles of the windscreen wiper arms.
Windscreen washer: check the operation and position of the nozzles.
Battery: check the density of the electrolyte. Check the reliability of the connection of the terminals to the battery terminals.
Service indicator: reset.

Every 2 years

Brake fluid: replace.
In exhaust gases, check for the first time after 3 years, then every 2 years: idle speed, CO content and ignition timing; display faults recorded in the storage device.

Every 4 years

Cars with Telematics system (automatic alarm system): replace the battery.

Every 60,000 km

Spark plugs: replace.
Engine: replace air filter, clean filter housing.
Diesel engine pump/injector: replace fuel filter.
Power steering: check fluid level, top up if necessary.
Automatic transmission: check the oil level, top up if necessary.
Multitronic gearbox: replace ATF.
2.5-l-TDI engine up to engine number 154 591 AFB and 031 889 AKN: check crankcase pressure.

Every 90,000 km

Engine 1.9-I-TDI 110 hp up to number 4BYN 002 887: check the condition of the toothed belt and tensioner mechanism,
Engine 1.9-I-TDI 110 hp with number 4 BYN 002 888: replace toothed belt,
Engine 1.9-I-TDI 115/130 hp: replace toothed belt and tensioner mechanism.

Every 120,000 km

Petrol engine: replace poly V-belts and V-belts.
1.8-1150 hp: replace timing belt.
Petrol engine 2.4-/4.2-I replace the timing belt, f Petrol engine 2.7-I: replace the timing belt, tension mechanism, guide and tension rollers,
Petrol engine 2.8-I: replace the timing belt and tensioner mechanism.
2.5-I-TDI engine: replace the timing belts for the camshafts and fuel pump.