Audi – 2015 Maintenance Schedule

Every 2015 model-year Audi follows a factory-set maintenance schedule based on mileage or time, whichever comes first. Below is the complete interval schedule for all 2015 Audi models — A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, TT, TTS, R8, RS, and S models. Bring your Audi to Beach House Imports for factory-correct scheduled maintenance at up to 30% less than dealer pricing.

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2015 MY Scheduled Maintenance Intervals

The first scheduled service is due at 5,000 miles (8,000 km) or 1 year after delivery, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, all remaining scheduled services are due every 10,000 miles or 1 year after the previous service, whichever occurs first.

Service 5,000 / 25,000 / 45,000 / 65,000 / 85,000 / 105,000 / 125,000 mi
(8,000 / 40,000 / 70,000 / 100,000 / 130,000 / 160,000 / 190,000 km)
15,000 / 55,000 / 95,000 / 135,000 mi
(25,000 / 85,000 / 145,000 / 205,000 km)
35,000 / 75,000 / 115,000 mi
(55,000 / 115,000 / 175,000 km)
Engine Oil / Oil Filter – change oil and replace filter ✓ ✓ ✓
AdBlue Fluid – fill completely with fresh fluid (max. capacity: 24 liters) ✓ A3 2.0L TDI, Q5 3.0L TDI, A6 3.0L TDI, A7 3.0L TDI, Q7 3.0L TDI & A8 3.0L TDI only ✓ same models ✓ same models
Cooling System – check level, add if necessary — ✓ ✓
Engine Compartment – check for leaks — ✓ ✓
Onboard Diagnosis – check ✓ Flex Fuel vehicles only ✓ Flex Fuel vehicles only ✓ Flex Fuel vehicles only
Visual Check – check chassis for possible paint damage and corrosion, inside and out, with doors, hood and trunk lid open — ✓ ✓
Battery – check clean terminals, housing, and damage; replace if necessary. Check acid level if visible and fill if necessary — ✓ except Q5 hybrid ✓ except Q5 hybrid
Small (12-volt) Side Battery – trunk, left side – check terminals, housing, damage; replace if necessary — ✓ Q5 hybrid only ✓ Q5 hybrid only
Dust and Pollen Filter – replace — ✓ ✓
Spark Plugs – replace at 35,000 mi (55,000 km) or 6 years, whichever occurs first; thereafter every 40,000 mi (60,000 km) or 6 years* — ✓ 4.0L V8 TFSI, A8 W12, all 2.0L TFSI (except Flex Fuel) —
  – replace at 55,000 mi (85,000 km) or 6 years; thereafter every 60,000 mi (90,000 km) or 6 years — ✓ 55K only: 1.8L (A3), 3.0L V6 TFSI, 4.2L V8 FSI, 5.2L V10 FSI —
  – replace at 35,000 mi (55,000 km) or 6 years; thereafter every 30,000 mi (45,000 km) or 6 years — — ✓ 35K only: 2.0L TFSI Flex Fuel engines only
Power Steering Fluid – check, add if necessary — — ✓ A8, Q7 only
Air Cleaner – clean housing, replace filter element — ✓ 55K only: except RS 5, S6, S7, RS 7, A8 3.0L V6 TFSI, A8 3.0L V6 TDI, A8 4.0L V8 TFSI, TTS ✓ RS 5, S6, S7, A8 3.0L V6 TDI, A8 3.0L V6 TFSI, A8 4.0L V8 TFSI, TTS, RS 7 only
  – clean housing, replace filter element — — ✓ RS 5 only
Ribbed V Belt and Tensioner – check condition, replace if necessary — ✓ R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder only ✓ R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder only
Ribbed V Belt – check condition, replace if necessary; check/retension manual tensioner — — ✓ 75K only
  – replace only the belt for the compressor drive (front belt) — ✓ 55K only: all 3.0L V6 TFSI ✓ 115K only: all 3.0L V6 TFSI
Snow Screen for Air Cleaner – clean — ✓ A4, S4, allroad, A5, A5 Cabriolet, S5, S5 Cabriolet, Q5, SQ5, Q5 hybrid only ✓ same models
Fuel Filter – replace — ✓ A3 2.0L TDI, A6 3.0L TDI, A7 3.0L TDI, A8 3.0L TDI, Q5 3.0L TDI, Q7 3.0L TDI only ✓ A6 3.0L TDI, A7 3.0L TDI, A8 3.0L TDI, Q5 3.0L TDI, Q7 3.0L TDI only
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) – check ash loading per procedure, replace** if necessary — ✓ USA 115K only / Canada 175K km only: A3 2.0L TDI, A6 3.0L TDI, A7 3.0L TDI, A8 3.0L TDI, Q5 3.0L TDI, Q7 3.0L TDI —
Plenum Panel – remove cover to check water drain, clean if necessary — ✓ ✓
Tires and Spare Wheel – check wear/damage, tire pressure, reset TPMS ✓ — —
  – check wear/damage, tire pressure, renewal date of tire repair set (where applicable), reset TPMS — ✓ ✓
Tires – rotate, reset TPMS ✓ 5K only — —
Wiper Blades – check condition, replace if necessary (USA only) ✓ ✓ ✓
Wiper Blades – check condition (Canada only) ✓ ✓ ✓
Wiper / Washer / Headlight Washer – check adjustment/function, add fluid if necessary ✓ ✓ ✓
Interior Lights – check all interior lights, glove box illumination, control lights, MMI (if applicable) ✓ — —
Front Lighting – check parking lights, low/high beams, fog lights, blinkers, hazards — ✓ ✓
Rear Lighting – check brake lights (incl. third), taillights, back-up lights, rear fog lights, license plate lights, blinkers, hazards — ✓ ✓
Service Reminder Display – reset ✓ ✓ ✓
Horn – check function — ✓ ✓
Door Hinges and Straps – lubricate — ✓ Q7, TT, TTS, R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder only —
Doors – lubricate hinges, straps, locks, hood latch — — ✓
Hood Lid Hinges – lubricate — ✓ R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder, TT, TTS only ✓ same models
All Sunroof Systems – clean guide rails, lubricate with grease — ✓ ✓
Front Latch for Cabriolet Roof – lubricate — ✓ A3 Cabriolet, A5 Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet only ✓ same models
Brake System – check for damage, leaks, pad thickness, fluid level ✓ ✓ ✓
Brake Discs – check thickness — ✓ —
Exhaust System – check for damage, leaks — ✓ ✓
Front and Rear Axle – check for excessive play, dust seals on ball joints/tie rod ends — ✓ ✓
Drive Shaft Boots – check — ✓ ✓
Automatic Transmission and Final Drive – check for leaks — ✓ ✓
Manual Transmission and Final Drive – check for leaks — ✓ ✓
Continuously Variable Transmission (multitronic) – change ATF — — ✓
DSG / S Tronic® – change MTF oil for gear box — ✓ RS 5 only ✓ RS 5 only
DSG / S Tronic – change ATF oil, replace transmission filter element for clutch hydraulics — — ✓ A3, S4, S5, S5 Cabriolet, S6, S7, RS 5, TT, TTS, R8 Coupe, R8 Spyder
Tiptronic Gear Box – change ATF — — ✓ Q5 hybrid only
Rear Sport Differential – change ATF for clutch hydraulics and differential oil — — ✓ RS 5, RS 7 only
Underbody – check for damage and leaks — ✓ ✓
Road Test – check engine performance, clutch, transmission, braking, steering, wheels, wheel bearings, drive shaft, horn, hybrid electric drive readiness — ✓ ✓

Time-Based Services (regardless of mileage)

Timing Belt Replace at 110,000 mi (175,000 km) on TTS. Check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys; replace if necessary.
Brake Fluid Replace every 2 years regardless of mileage.
Cloth Top Check function and rollover protection every 2 years regardless of mileage (A5/S5 Cabriolet and R8 Spyder only).
AdBlue Fluid Replace every 4 years regardless of mileage, only if AdBlue has not been filled within the last 4 years (Q7 3.0L TDI, A8 3.0L TDI, A6 3.0L TDI, A7 3.0L TDI, Q5 3.0L TDI only).
Crash Active Headrest Check function every 2 years regardless of mileage (A8 only).
Haldex Clutch Change oil every 3 years regardless of mileage (A3, Q3, TT, TTS only).

* Does not include 2.0L TFSI Flex Fuel engines.
** If DPF replacement is not necessary, perform check every 20,000 mi (30,000 km) thereafter until replacement becomes necessary. Subsequent DPF replacement interval is a minimum of 120,000 mi (195,000 km) thereafter.

Source: Audi of America, Inc. factory maintenance schedule, revised 06/16. Specifications, maintenance intervals, standard features, and options are subject to change without notice — always confirm your vehicle’s exact requirements with our service team.


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