Thanks. I have been looking for tips like this =). I am so excited with my hopefully soon new A6 2.7t !

Couple questions about the updated maintenance schedule. First, I noticed they only have it indicated to rotate the tires at 5k and never again. I'll chalk that up to a misprint? I would plan to rotate every 5k and balance every 10k, and from what I hear I need to be sure the rotate is from front to back only since I have the quattro.

Second, does everyone agree that going 10k between oil changes is a good idea? I am running Mobil 1 full sythetic in my 2.7T (or will be as soon as I get my first oil change on Tuesday), but can I really stretch it to 10k between changes? I was thinking 5,000 or possibly 7,500 if I was doing a lot of highway driving, but 10k?

Originally Posted by happydog

Couple questions about the updated maintenance schedule. First, I noticed they only have it indicated to rotate the tires at 5k and never again. I'll chalk that up to a misprint? I would plan to rotate every 5k and balance every 10k, and from what I hear I need to be sure the rotate is from front to back only since I have the quattro.

Second, does everyone agree that going 10k between oil changes is a good idea? I am running Mobil 1 full sythetic in my 2.7T (or will be as soon as I get my first oil change on Tuesday), but can I really stretch it to 10k between changes? I was thinking 5,000 or possibly 7,500 if I was doing a lot of highway driving, but 10k?

Yea, rotate them when ever.

M1 is no longer a true synthetic, so change it every 5000-7500 max.

Thanks for the information!

I just want my car to drive reliably... i am not looking to chip-it and really just want to use it as a comfortable commuter car since i fit in it well and enjoy the interior. should i still look into piggies??? replacement turbos?? I have drastically changed my driving style to non aggressive and try to drive in a way that preserves the car.. the engine and breaks. I am talking to the mechanic and based on what i've read here should i still hit him with the following check-up list? see below...


Replace Timing Belt along with the belt tensioner, water pump, pullies(?) and serp belt.
Check/replace The Oxyegen Sensors
Check Front Suspension Tie Rods/Control Rods
Replace Fuel Filter
Check vacuum Hoses
Check Turbos for Signs of Failure – or replace turbos!!
Check Temp Sender for update (should be green)
Check cv Joints/boots
Check breaks and rotors
Check/replace The Oxyegen Sensors
Check Front Suspension Tie Rods/Control Rods
Replace Fuel Filter
Check vacuum Hoses
Check Turbos for Signs of Failure – or replace turbos!!
Check Temp Sender for update (should be green)
Check cv Joints/boots
Check breaks and rotors

Would what would you add? what would you remove!? this is alot of money for me to shell-out for a car that hasn't even left the lot.

Little help

Thanks!

I bought my 01 a6 with 90k myself, the timing belt was changed at 80k. If i were you just have a mechanic look it over, and see what he says. Most of the things on your list should stand out to you, i wouldnt replace anything unless it needs replacing, since parts and labor add up quickly...I've been slowly changing things as they come up and theres been no major problems as long as you drive the car respectable like you plan to do.

yea, i presented the mech. with a list & he almost lost it!

but in the end everything worked out... i got the timing belt and assoc. parts replaced along with the water pump.. also the serp., rear breaks, fuel filter, oil change, spark plugs. things are going good so far... except the driver's seat switch stopped working....

also... all this chipping talk is begining to convince me. if things go well i might consider it in the summer... not trying to be a racer, but more hp on the take-off wouldn't be a bad thing.

you will absolutly love the chip. I did the chip,DV's and gutted the pre cats and its night and day. When you need the power you have it on hand!!

I just bought an 2002 a6 3.0 with 66k miles. I asked the dealer about the timing belt and he stated that is due to be changed at 105,000, which seemed a bit odd to me. Since I thought that there should of been a regular maintenace check-up at 60k (timing belt and what not) this has me a bit concerned that the 60k maintenance check was not done. I checked the car facts and it did not note any 60k service. Is there any way to verify or find out if the 60k service was completed? Also, I am the owners manual was not included when I bought the car, where is the best place to get one and how much? The cheapest I found was a .pdf for $100.00!!