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Jun 11, 2024 - 10:05 PM
Maintaining your 2008 Audi A4 according to the recommended service schedule is essential for its performance and reliability. Here is a detailed breakdown of the required maintenance:
Every 8,000 km or 6 months (whichever comes first):
- Engine Oil & Filter Change: Replace with fresh synthetic oil and a new filter.
- Wiper Blades: Check condition and replace if necessary.
- Wiper/Washer/Headlight Washer: Check adjustment and function, add fluid if necessary.
- Tires: Check for wear and damage, check pressure.
- Service Reminder Display: Reset after service.
- Brake System: Check for damage, leaks, pad thickness, fluid level.
- Cooling System: Check level, add if necessary.
- Exhaust System: Check for damage, leaks.
- Engine On-Board Diagnostics: Check fault memory.
- Engine Compartment: Check for leaks.
- Battery: Check and replace if necessary.
- Dust and Pollen Filter: Replace.
- Automatic Transmission and Final Drive: Check for leaks.
- Manual Transmission and Final Drive: Check for leaks.
- Haldex Clutch (A3 and TT only): Change oil.
- Front Axle: Check for excessive play, check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends.
- Lights: Check all lights, check headlight adjustment.
- Drive Shaft Boots: Check for damage.
- Front Sunroof Drains (U.S. only): Open sunroof to check front water drain and clean if necessary.
- Plenum Panel (U.S. only): Remove cover to plenum panel to check water drains and clean if necessary.
- Doors: Lubricate doors, check straps and hood latch.
Every 25,000 km or 2 years (whichever comes first):
- Brake Fluid: Replace every 2 years regardless of mileage.
Every 55,000 km or 4 years (whichever comes first):
- Spark Plugs: Replace at 55,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first. Then, every 60,000 miles or 6 years, whichever occurs first.
Every 175,000 km or 8 years (whichever comes first):
- Timing Belt (2.0L engine only): Replace at 110,000 miles (175,000 km).
Additional Notes:
- Cloth Top (Cabriolet models): Check function and rollover protection every 2 years regardless of mileage.
- Ribbed V Belt and Tensioner: Check condition and replace if necessary.
- Snow Screen for Air Cleaner (A4, A5, S5, and A6 only): Clean regularly.
- Underbody: Check for damage and leaks.
By following this service schedule, you can keep your 2008 Audi A4 running smoothly. Utilizing a repair manual can help you perform many of these tasks yourself, providing step-by-step instructions and detailed diagrams, ultimately saving you money on labor costs.
