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by sonny » Wed Aug 25, 2010 9:03 pm
Servicing
Servicing tailored to your needs
Prior to the 2000 model year, almost all Audi models followed
a traditional fixed Service Schedule similar to that of other
major car manufacturers: a Lubrication Service every 10,000
miles and an Inspection Service every 12 months or 20,000
miles – whichever occurred sooner. Since then, Audi has
introduced a more flexible maintenance system that works
in accordance with how, where and how much an individual
uses their car.
The two Servicing Regimes available are the conventional
‘Inspection Service Regime’ and the flexible ‘LongLife Service
Regime’. When you purchase a new car, we will recommend
one of these regimes to you depending on your own individual
driving style and journey-type. The tables below should give
you an indication of which regime might be more appropriate
for you.
With the LongLife Service Regime, on-board sensors continuously
monitor the condition of the engine oil in terms of temperature,
level and oil degradation. The monitoring system also checks
mileage, brake-pad wear and battery condition. Using this
information, the car’s on-board computer calculates its own
maintenance interval, providing you with ample warning of
a due Service via the ‘distance to Service’ display.
In practice, this means that every Audi gets the maintenance
it needs, when it needs it. For companies and private owners
alike, there are many advantages to the LongLife Service Regime.
Longer Service intervals mean lower maintenance costs, and
thus lower whole-life costs. According to company carmileage
monitored at Audi since the introduction of LongLife, petrol
engines are typically achieving an average of at least 17,500
miles and diesel engines around 20,000 miles between services.
One of the factors that makes this kind of servicing regime
possible is the advanced engineering and technology that goes
into Audi engines. Furthermore, Audi use high-grade long-life
oils such as Castrol SLX LongLife III, which are designed to
withstand ageing and high loads without deterioration.
Compared to conventional oils, these advanced-formulation
oils also give exceptional levels of engine protection, are kinder
to the environment and deliver average fuel savings of 2.7%.
Inspection Service Regime
Mileage Less than 10,000* miles per annum.
Type of Journey Mainly city/town centre driving. Short journeys.
Conditions Frequent cold starts.
High engine loading – e.g. frequent hill climbs,
vehicle fully loaded, towing.
Driving style Uneconomical – e.g. heavy acceleration, heavy
braking, constant changes in speed, constant
use of high revs, ‘sporty’ driving.
Service intervals:
Oil-change Service Every 10,000* miles / 1 year
Interval Service Every 20,000* miles / 2 years
Interval Service Inspection Every 40,000* miles / 4 years
LongLife Service Regime
Vehicle usage:
Mileage More than 30 miles per day.
Type of Journey Motorway and main road driving. Mainly
longer distance journeys. Constant speeds.
Conditions Normal engine loading – e.g. with little or no
towing, with little or no hill climbs. Normal
vehicle loading.
Driving style Moderate acceleration, moderate braking,
engine revs mainly below 3000.
Service intervals:
Interval Service Flexible to a maximum 20,000* miles / 2 years
Interval Service Inspection Every 40,000* miles / 4 years
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