Audi e-tron Maintenance Cycle and Transmission Oil Change Guide

The first maintenance period for a new Audi e-tron is set at 5000 kilometers. Upon taking delivery, the owner will receive a free maintenance certificate, which is valid for one year or up to 10,000 kilometers. As the new vehicle undergoes a break-in period, it is advisable to conduct maintenance around the 5000-kilometer mark.

Vehicle maintenance encompasses both internal and external care: external maintenance primarily focuses on protecting the car's surface and paint from aging, including vehicle coating, waxing, tire inspections, tire pressure measurements, cleaning, and film application, all aimed at prolonging the car's lifespan.

Internal maintenance involves tasks such as cleaning the interior, disinfecting the cabin, engine cleaning, air conditioning filter replacement, oil changes, topping off windshield washer fluid, and underbody protection.

Routine maintenance items also include changing the engine oil every 5000 kilometers, replacing the fuel filter and spark plugs every 25000 kilometers, changing the brake fluid every 40000 kilometers, replacing the air filter annually, and changing the automatic transmission fluid and filter, as well as the manual transmission oil at 80000 kilometers.

Brake pads should be checked every 50000 kilometers, and the throttle should be inspected every 15000 kilometers, while locks, hinges, and sunroofs should be lubricated every 1000 kilometers. The transmission oil change interval for the Audi e-tron is 60000 kilometers, with a change capacity of 6L for both the 1.4T and 2.0T models, which can be adjusted based on actual driving conditions.

There are several methods for changing transmission oil: the first is gravity replacement, where the nut at the bottom of the oil pan is loosened to allow old oil to drain, a method that is easy to perform but does not clean the oil path; the second method involves using a circulation machine, which adds new oil and connects to the transmission to effectively clean the oil path; the third method entails removing the oil pan for a thorough change, but this is labor-intensive and typically not performed at service centers.

Signs of degraded transmission oil include slipping, leaking, unusual noises, high temperatures, and stalling, and owners should monitor and address these issues promptly.