How often should an Audi be serviced?
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Audi's official maintenance interval is every 10,000 kilometers or 12 months (whichever comes first) for routine maintenance. The first free maintenance time and basic maintenance items are as follows: Audi's first free maintenance time: Audi provides the first free maintenance when the new car reaches 10,000 kilometers. Do not miss this maintenance period, otherwise the 4S dealership has the right to refuse service. Audi's basic maintenance items: Replace engine oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, and cabin air filter; inspect and replace spark plugs; clean throttle body and fuel injectors; replace brake fluid, coolant, and power steering fluid.
As a veteran Audi owner with five years of experience, I'm quite knowledgeable about maintenance. The official manual recommends a routine service every 10,000 kilometers or one year, but I adjust based on actual conditions. For instance, since I frequently drive long distances on highways, I stick to the 10,000 km interval for dealership visits. Friends who often face city traffic jams might need to go in at 7,000-8,000 km, as frequent start-stop cycles are particularly harsh on engine oil. The first service must be done within 5,000 km to avoid voiding the warranty. I also advise paying attention to driving habits - those who often floor the accelerator should service earlier, and even full synthetic oil shouldn't be stretched to a full year in city driving. When you have time, pop the hood to check the dipstick; if the oil looks black, it's a warning sign.