Maintenance after warranty

[willa1975]

My 2013 S4 is coming up on the 50,000 mile mark. Just wondering if there were any hugely expensive maintenance issues to expect between 50 and 100k miles. I know there was a timing chain issue with the previous generation S4. Just want to get an idea of what to expect and if it would be worthwhile to do any prepaid maintenance.

[jsh139]

Spark plugs at 55K. Supercharger belt and DSG service (if applicable) at 75K. Aside from that, nothing "major".

[Sales@DriveAuto]

^This. Everything else (even brake fluid flushes) are not terribly expensive. Brakes are the only thing that can be pricey depending on what manufacturer you go with.

[jzinckgra]

Spark plugs at 55K. Supercharger belt and DSG service (if applicable) at 75K. Aside from that, nothing "major".

Curious, but why to the plugs need changing so soon? I've got a 2013 A4 with audicare and they just changed the plugs at 35K.

[homelessNY_LI]

Curious, but why to the plugs need changing so soon? I've got a 2013 A4 with audicare and they just changed the plugs at 35K.

Because the s4 doesn't call for replacement til 55k unlike the a4 at 35k

[VenturiRS]

So, for DSG owners is the 55 65 75 85k pre-pay service deal good? I bought the first one for mine because I didn't wanna pay the 35k service out of pocket, wondering now if the second one is cost-effective for the 75k?

[mr shickadance]

So, for DSG owners is the 55 65 75 85k pre-pay service deal good? I bought the first one for mine because I didn't wanna pay the 35k service out of pocket, wondering now if the second one is cost-effective for the 75k?

generally you save a little bit by prepaying, especially on the DSG because the 75 is expensive.

you can prolly find a way to 'invest' that money and make more by the time you hit 75k, but i think that's getting away from your question.

[cspcrx]

My SA told me they changed the service plans. I have prepaid for the ones up to 50k but did not buy them going forward. I will just pay as I go but good information as I am 1100 miles away from the 55k service.

[homelessNY_LI]

My SA told me they changed the service plans. I have prepaid for the ones up to 50k but did not buy them going forward. I will just pay as I go but good information as I am 1100 miles away from the 55k service.

It's in groups of 2s now. I know for the a4 it's close to 900 per pair

[Mr.Tan]

well i just had my 55k done by a local indy shop and it cost me $590, i didnt have the time to do it myself so i forked out the money. . I think 65k is just oil change/filter and then 75k is the DSG fluid (if you have dsg) which can be expensive.

[jsh139]

Curious, but why to the plugs need changing so soon? I've got a 2013 A4 with audicare and they just changed the plugs at 35K.

I dunno. Supercharged direct injection engine eats them up faster than normal cars, I guess.

[mmm def]

Find yourself a good Indy shop too, will probably be cheaper than the dealer.