15K service

[vegascoop]

What do dealers charge for the 15,000 mile service?

What's done besides changing the oil?

[skiaudi]

you can look in the books and manuals that came with your car for a description of what is done at every service.

[80sGuy]

According to the 2007 Maintenance Schedule for A4/S4/RS4/Cabriolet,
Service for 15,000 Miles includes the following items:

Engine Oil – change oil and replace filter
Wiper/Washer/Headlight washer – check adjustment and function
Tires and Spare – check condition, pressure
Service Reminder Display – reset
Brake System – check for damage and thickness of pads and brake fluid level
Wiper Arm Pivot Points – lubricate
Cooling System – check level, add if necessary
Exhaust System – check for damage, leaks
Engine OBD – check memory, purge
Engine – check for leaks
Snow Screen for Air Cleaner – clean
Battery – check electrolyte, add if necessary
Dust and Pollen Filter – replace
Automatic Transmission and Final Drive - check for leaks
Manual Transmission and Final Drive – check for leaks
Sunroof – clean, lubricate rails
Front and Rear Axle – check: dust seals, joints, tie rods, tie rod ends for excessive play
Tire Repair Set – check renewal date
Lights – check
Headlights – inspect, adjust if necessary
Drive Shaft Boots – check
Door Hinge Mechanisms – lubricate

[Obvis07]

wow all that for 227.77? haha i just got it done like last week

[Bllzll]

bullshit! my dealer asked me if i wanted a tire rotate, AND charged me for it! when it says up there that its included.. those bastards.. im definitely complaining at my next service date and showing them my record of them charging me

[Kevin2772]

One of the biggest thigns I miss about my BMW M3 is BMW's total maintanance coverage. over 65K on the odometer in that car and I never paid for a single thing except a cracked windshield. My 15K service will be here in a few months. Sad considering I just got the car in january!

[eMacPaul]

bullshit! my dealer asked me if i wanted a tire rotate, AND charged me for it! when it says up there that its included.. those bastards.. im definitely complaining at my next service date and showing them my record of them charging me

I got the three year maintenance package with my car, and they told me that only included tire rotation on the 5,000 mile mark. Not sure why they don't just do it... it's not that difficult.

[q-car]

I agree with EMacPaul, my 08 only includes rotation in the 5k service. Of course it could have been printed differently in the 07 service book.

[80sGuy]

bullshit! my dealer asked me if i wanted a tire rotate, AND charged me for it! when it says up there that its included.. those bastards.. im definitely complaining at my next service date and showing them my record of them charging me

They are right. The tire rotation is only included in the first 5,000 service. My bad for mistakenly listing it in the post. Will revised at once. Sorry.

[80sGuy]

Many of the stuff listed for the 15K service are just 'looky loos' except for the oil and pollen filter; which are actually replaced...and for $250-$300, that's a rip-off if you're asking me. The first set of Spark Plugs to be replace is at 55K and the drive V belt "is to be checked only" at 75K, they only replace it if there are some sign of wear (plus all those looky loo items), but by that time, Audi Care's finished and you're going to have to fork out big $$$ - just for a set of Spark Plugs (at 55K) and for a 'drive V belt check/replace if unnecessary' (at 75K).

[vegascoop]

Thanks for the replies. $250 - $300 is a bit pricey for just taking a look at a bunch of stuff.

I found a link to some excellent information regarding the Audi A4 maintenance schedules here:

http://www.bentleypublishers.com/tech/audi/

One of the items listed is "road test." I wonder how far they drive it.

[B7A4Sport]

2006's w/ Audi Care included ftw! Owned my car about 7 months now, just did the 25k mile service and still haven't paid a dime for service yet, w00w000! *knocks the shit out of some wood"

[Kevin2772]

Well the $300 isnt for parts....its the $90 an hour labor rate you are paying for a certified audi tech...

[OceanBlueB7]

2006's W/ Audi Care Included Ftw! Owned My Car About 7 Months Now, Just Did The 25k Mile Service And Still Haven't Paid A Dime For Service Yet, W00w000! *knocks The Shit Out Of Some Wood"

2006 - Ftw!