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2006 Audi A4 1.8T 2dr Cabriolet CVT

2006 Audi A4
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Front Wheel Drive, 2 Door Convertible, Subcompact
23 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy
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August 22, 2010, 11:08 am

Richard 
 

Question: Maintenance Scheduling

Which do I follow: Time or mileage? For example, 1 year or 15K --- which is it? Which ever comes first?


August 23, 2010, 8:02 pm

Tyler O
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Maintenance is always whatever comes first.

Being an Audi mechanic, I will warn you: DO NOT follow the 10k oil service schedule if you want the engine to last! Cut the intervals in half (5k MAX) and use only the best filters and synthetic oil.

The CVT transmission is also a weak link. Be easy on it and change the fluid every 50k or sooner.


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