Audi A8 1994-2003 Maintenance Plans

This schedule shows key service items and indicative intervals. Actual intervals depend on driving conditions, exact engine specification and manufacturer recommendations. For full details of all operations, sub-tasks and technical specifications, see our technical manuals.
2.8 V6 30V Petrol (AMX)
Time/distance dependent service, 2000 (Europe except Ukraine; Canada; Japan; South Korea; New Zealand) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km/60 months
  • Renew the spark plugs every 60,000 km/72 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 30,000 km/24 months

Service intervals · 2.8 V6 30V Petrol (AMX) · Time/distance dependent service, 2000 (Europe except Ukraine; Canada; Japan; South Korea; New Zealand)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●
Check the condition of all visible hoses, lines and connections ○●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ○●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ○●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ○●●
Reset the service indicator ●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●●
Time/distance dependent service, (2001 - ) (Europe except Ukraine; Canada; Japan; South Korea; New Zealand) Fixed interval

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 60,000 km/72 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 30,000 km/24 months

Service intervals · 2.8 V6 30V Petrol (AMX) · Time/distance dependent service, (2001 - ) (Europe except Ukraine; Canada; Japan; South Korea; New Zealand)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months Every 120,000 km/96 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●
Check the condition of all visible hoses, lines and connections ○●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●●●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ○●●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ○●●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●●●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ○●●●
Reset the service indicator ●●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●●●
3.3 V8 TDI Diesel (AKF)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 30,000 km/24 months

Service intervals · 3.3 V8 TDI Diesel (AKF) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) (Europe except Ukraine, Moldova, Macedonia; Taiwan; Japan; South Korea; New Zealand)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months Every 120,000 km/96 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●
Check the condition of all visible hoses, lines and connections ○●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●●●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ○●●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ○●●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●●●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ○●●●
Reset the service indicator ●●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●●●
3.7 V8 40V Petrol (AKC)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 60,000 km/72 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 30,000 km/24 months

Service intervals · 3.7 V8 40V Petrol (AKC) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) (Europe except Ukraine; Canada; Japan; South Korea; New Zealand)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months Every 120,000 km/96 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●
Check the condition of all visible hoses, lines and connections ○●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●●●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ○●●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ○●●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●●●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ○●●●
Reset the service indicator ●●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●●●
4.2 V8 40V Petrol (AUW)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 60,000 km/72 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 30,000 km/24 months

Service intervals · 4.2 V8 40V Petrol (AUW) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) (Europe except Ukraine; Canada; Japan; South Korea; New Zealand)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months Every 120,000 km/96 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●
Check the condition of all visible hoses, lines and connections ○●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●●●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ○●●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ○●●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●●●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ○●●●
Reset the service indicator ●●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●●●
4.2 V8 40V Petrol (AVN)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 60,000 km/72 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 30,000 km/24 months

Service intervals · 4.2 V8 40V Petrol (AVN) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) (Europe except Ukraine; Canada; Japan; South Korea; New Zealand)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months Every 120,000 km/96 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●
Check the condition of all visible hoses, lines and connections ○●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●●●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ○●●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ○●●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●●●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ○●●●
Reset the service indicator ●●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●●●
6.0 W12 Petrol (AZC)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 60,000 km/72 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 30,000 km/24 months

Service intervals · 6.0 W12 Petrol (AZC) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) (Europe except Ukraine; Canada; Japan; South Korea; New Zealand)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●
Check the condition of all visible hoses, lines and connections ○●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ○●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ○●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ○●●
Reset the service indicator ●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●●
S8 (4.2 V8 40V) Petrol (AVP)

Additional operations (specific intervals)

  • Renew the air filter every 60,000 km
  • Renew the timing belt every 120,000 km
  • Renew the spark plugs every 60,000 km/72 months
  • Braking system: renew the brake fluid every 24 months
  • Renew the dust and pollen filter every 30,000 km/24 months

Service intervals · S8 (4.2 V8 40V) Petrol (AVP) · Time/distance dependent service, (2000 - ) (Europe except Ukraine; Canada; Japan; South Korea; New Zealand)

Task Every 15,000 km/12 months Every 30,000 km/24 months Every 60,000 km/48 months Every 120,000 km/96 months
Engine
Renew the engine oil ●●●●
Renew the oil filter ●●●●
Check for oil leaks ○●●●
Check the condition of all visible hoses, lines and connections ○●●●
Check the exhaust system ○●●●
Cooling system: check for leaks. Check the level and anti-freeze strength; correct if necessary ○●●●
Transmission
Manual transmission: check the oil level; top up if necessary; check for leaks ○●●●
Steering
Check the steering assembly for damage, leaks and wear ○●●●
Brakes
Check the brake fluid level; top up if necessary ○●●●
Check the brake lines, hoses and connections for leaks and damage ○●●●
Suspension, wheels and tyres
Check the tread depth and wear pattern on all the tyres, including the spare ○●●●
Suspension: check for damage and wear ○●●●
Check the tyre pressures; adjust if necessary ○●●●
Electrical System
Check the operation of the exterior lights ○●●●
Reset the service indicator ●●●●
Exterior
Check the windscreen wipers and washing system ○●●●

Repair guides

Change Car Accessory Belt Kit

Change Car Accessory Belt Kit

Easy 0h30–8h00
Change Car Air Filter

Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30–2h00
Change Car Battery

Change Car Battery

Very easy 0h30–1h00
Change Car Cabin Filter

Change Car Cabin Filter

Very easy 0h30
Change Car Clutch

Change Car Clutch

Technical 9h00
Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Easy 1h30–2h00
Change Car Front Brake Pads

Change Car Front Brake Pads

Easy 1h30–2h00
Change Car Fuel Filter

Change Car Fuel Filter

Easy 0h45–5h00
Change Car Glow Plugs

Change Car Glow Plugs

Intermediate 0h45–6h00
Change Car Handbrake Cable

Change Car Handbrake Cable

Very easy 0h30
Change Car Oil Filter

Change Car Oil Filter

Easy 0h45–1h00
Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Easy 0h30–2h00
Change Car Rear Silencer

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 0h45–2h00
Change Car Shock Absorbers

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h00–4h00
Change Car Spark Plugs

Change Car Spark Plugs

Easy 0h45–3h30
Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Change Car Timing Belt Kit

Very technical 4h00–11h00
Change Car Turbo

Change Car Turbo

Very technical 5h00–21h00
Change Car Water Pump

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 0h45–15h00
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