Maintenance schedule
– at a <specialist> workshop
– at a filling station <at a regular workshop>
– at home
Regular Checks
Check oil level
Check coolant level
Check brake fluid level
Check power steering fluid level
Check ATF level in automatic transmission
Fill windshield washer reservoir
Check tire air pressure
Check lights
Check turn signals and hazard warning lights
Check brake lights
Check horn
Check windshield washer and wipers
Check brake system
Every 15,000 km
(But no later than 12 months)

1. Change engine oil and oil filter
2. Measure brake pad friction lining thickness
Every 12 months
3. Read fault memory
4. Visually inspect engine
5. Check battery electrolyte level
6. Check ignition timing
7. Check idle speed
and exhaust emissions test
8. Check catalytic converter and lambda sensor
9. Check antifreeze protection
10. Check cooling system for leaks
11. Clean air filter element
12. Check condition of V-belt and poly-V belt
13. Check tension of V-belt and poly-V belt
14. Check oil level in manual transmission
15. Check oil level in rear axle drive
16. Check brake system for leaks and damage
17. Check condition of brake discs
18. Measure brake shoe friction lining thickness on drum brake
19. Check condition of steering gear boot
20. Check condition of dust caps and tie rod ends for play
21. Check condition of ball joint dust boots
22. Check condition of drive shaft boots
23. Check wheel bolt tightening torque
24. Check tire condition
25. Check anti-corrosion protection of underbody
26. Clean water drain holes
27. Check mounting and condition of exhaust system
28. Check warning indicators and lamps
29. Check brake pedal travel
30. Check brake booster
31. Check free travel of parking brake lever
32. Check steering play

33. Check headlight adjustment
34. Lubricate cable controls, hinges and locks
Additionally every two years 
35. Replace brake fluid
Additionally every 30,000 km
36. Replace spark plugs
37. Check wheel bearing play
38. Replace pollen filter
Additionally every 60,000 km
39. Replace alternator V-belt (poly-V belt does not need to be replaced)
40. Check final drive oil level in automatic transmission
41. Replace air filter element
42. Replace ATF
For details of this maintenance schedule, refer to the Regular Maintenance section
Test yourself
A quick Audi 80 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.