Audi Service Mechanic

If you regularly take your Audi on long drives around Elmwood Park, you're likely aware that it provides a driving experience that's hard to find elsewhere. With its precision-tuning and exceptional comfort, it's clear that an Audi has been engineered to ensure you're comfortable wherever you go around Chicago. To help extend the life of your Audi, you'll want to ensure that you follow its routine maintenance schedule.

But, what is the recommended Audi maintenance plan? It involves getting service once every year or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first. You'll be rotating between minor maintenance and standard maintenance services. However, this can vary depending on your vehicle so be sure you reference your owner's manual or speak with our service team for details. Schedule your Audi service in Chicago today with Fletcher Jones Audi.


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Audi Minor Maintenance

The first service your Audi will need after Gold Coast drives is the Audi minor maintenance service. This is typically performed at around 1 year or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first. After that initial service, Audi minor maintenance will be performed every 20,000 miles or two years. Of course, this can vary depending on your specific vehicle so be sure to reference your owner's manual. With that in mind, the Audi minor maintenance service includes:

  • Brake system: Check brake pad thickness.
  • Engine oil & oil filter: Replace the oil and filter.
  • Multi-point inspection: Perform the inspection.
  • Service reminder indicator display: Reset the display.
  • Tire repair kit: Check and inspect the kit and its expiration date.

Audi Standard Maintenance

Once you've had Audi minor maintenance performed, the next service will be done at 2 years or 20,000 miles, whichever comes first. This service is the Audi standard maintenance and it entails more services to ensure your Audi is ready for your Bucktown adventures. After this service has been performed, it will be needed again every 20,000 miles or 2 years after the initial Audi standard maintenance service. Audi standard maintenance includes:

  • Body/chassis: Inspect inside/outside for paint damage & corrosion.
  • Brake system: Check brake pad thickness, damage and leaks, condition of brake hoses, & the presence of the bleeder caps.
  • Charging cable: Check for damage (if equipped)
  • Charging socket: Check for contamination/damage (if equipped)
  • Connected box/OCU battery (for Audi Connected Services): Check with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
  • Convertible top: Lubricate latch mechanism (if equipped)
  • CTG Label: Ensure the CTG (Certification Test Group) label is present, undamaged, and legible in the engine compartment. With the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, verify the certification test group engine family number on the label matches the engine control module.
  • Door hinge (including door stay) and door latch: Lubricate these parts. 
  • Engine cooling system: Inspect coolant and the freeze protection level.
  • Engine oil & oil filter: Replace oil and the filter.
  • Engine, transmission, final drive, steering (with front noise insulation removed): Inspect for leaks and damages.
  • Exterior lighting: Inspect these parts. 
  • First aid kit: Inspect and enter the expiration date.
  • Front flap lock: Lubricate (if equipped)
  • Horn: Inspect these parts. 
  • Instrument cluster: Inspect the warning and indicator lights.
  • Interior lights: Check all interior lights.
  • Multi-point inspection: Perform the inspection.
  • Road test: Perform the test. 
  • Safety belts: Check functions of these parts. 
  • Service reminder indicator display: Reset the display. 
  • Spare tire: Inspect the condition and tire pressure. Adjust if necessary (if equipped).
  • Sunroof systems: Check the function (if equipped).
  • Suspension and axle components (front and rear): Check the dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends.
  • Tires: Inspect condition, tire pressure, and tire tread wear.
  • Tire repair kit: Check and inspect the kit and expiration date.
  • Underbody: Inspect for damage and leaks. Ensure the underbody paneling and lines are properly mounted.
  • Warning triangle: Check if it's present (if equipped).
  • Windshield washer system: Inspect the system and add fluid.
  • Wiper blades: Inspect and/or replace the blades. 
  • Dust and pollen filter: Replace this part. 
  • Panorama sunroof systems (PSD): Check the drainage system with a fluid check (if equipped).

Audi Maintenance: Additional Tasks

In addition to the standard and minor Audi maintenance plans, you'll also have some additional maintenance tasks that might need to be performed to ensure your vehicle is ready for every Highland Park Drive. Some of these tasks include:

  • Air filter replacement: Every 60,000 miles
  • AWD Clutch fluid replacement: Every 3 years regardless of mileage
  • Brake fluid replacement: Every 2 years regardless of mileage
  • Fragrance cartridge replacement (if applicable): Every 2 years regardless of mileage
  • Front differential fluid replacement: Every 120,000 miles or 10 years, whichever comes first
  • Rear axle, quattro® Sport, change ATF and differential oil: Every 60,000 miles
  • Ribbed V-belt starter/generator drive (including tensioner) replacement: Every 60,000 miles
  • Spark plug replacement: Could be 30,000 miles or 3 years, 40,000 miles or 6 years, 60,000 miles or 6 years, or 80,000 miles or 6 years, depending on the model
  • S-Tronic transmission fluid replacement: Every 40,000 or 80,000 miles, depending on the model

The Perks of Getting Service With Fletcher Jones Audi

When you choose to get service with our team, we'll make sure that your Audi is ready to take on the streets of Naperville with ease. While there are plenty of other service centers in the Chicagoland area, none of them will impress you like we will. Get service with us and you can enjoy the following:

  • Pickup & Delivery: If you're busy and you don't have time to stop by, you can schedule a pickup and delivery service with our team.
  • Service Specials: Opt for our service specials before you come in to ensure you're getting an even smarter price at our service center.
  • Audi Care: If you've got Audi Care, you can enjoy the convenience of maintaining your Audi without having to worry about paying at the time of service. Check out our prepaid service options today.
  • Service Financing: With service financing, you can service now and pay later since we offer plenty of flexibility when it comes to maintaining your vehicle.

Schedule Your Audi Service in Chicago Today

While the maintenance intervals we just went over are a general guide, it can vary for your Audi so we recommend you stop by in Chicago and let our service experts at Fletcher Jones Audi take a closer look at your vehicle. When you're ready to let our team take care of your Audi, you can contact us online.