2016 Audi S3 maintenance at 60k miles (what do I need)?

[TheDude420]

I bought my S3 over a year ago at 44k miles and I've reached 60k miles. I need some help figuring out what maintenance I need to have done. I bought the car with APR Stage 2 already on it so if there is something I need to change for it please let me know. This is my first tuned car and I want it to last. The previous owner did the following:

- Oil change every 5,000 miles with LiquiMoly 5w40 oil change kit from ECStuning with OEM oil filter.
- DSG service (drain and fill; replace filter) at 35,000 miles with LiquiMoly DSG transmission oil, OEM filter, and OEM drain plug.
- Spark plug change at 25,000 miles with OEM Audi RS7 plugs.
- Four wheel balance and alignment done by AWE Tuning in June, 2018.
- Haldex service (drain and fill; haldex pump screen clean)
- Water pump replaced with all OEM components at New German Performance.

I had the following done in July 2019 at around 54k miles:

Motul oil and filter change
OEM oil filter and Motul oil
Check condition of Haldex/DSG trans fluid (was clean)

April 2020:

Wheel and tire mount/balance

Finally, here's what's on my list to get done:

OEM RS7 spark plugs
Air intake replacement filter (engine) Is this what I need?: https://www.bmptuning.com/collection...ilter-rf100001 & https://www.bmptuning.com/collection...apr-sai-filter
Brake fluid (flush/replace)
Haldex fluid (check)

[TheDude420]

BUMP

[Ad615]

Sounds good so far. Maybe consider getting the intake valves scoped and having a carbon cleaning done if need be.

[TheDude420]

Sounds good so far. Maybe consider getting the intake valves scoped and having a carbon cleaning done if need be.

Thanks for the advice I'll make sure to have that checked.

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[AlexQS]

Seems like it’s been well maintained.

Spark plugs, air filter and brake fluid seems right. And check if needs carbon cleaning.

I like to run a tank of zero-ethanol-premium through every now and then. I think I read that recommendation in Audi owners manual.

I’d say also do the cabin air filter, and check/clear any gutter drains. Top off windshield wiper fluid. Check tire pressure too.


AlexQS
2015 Audi A3 2.0T quattro Premium
2014 VW Passat TSI Wolfsburg

[TheDude420]

Seems like it’s been well maintained.

Spark plugs, air filter and brake fluid seems right. And check if needs carbon cleaning.

I like to run a tank of zero-ethanol-premium through every now and then. I think I read that recommendation in Audi owners manual.

I’d say also do the cabin air filter, and check/clear any gutter drains. Top off windshield wiper fluid. Check tire pressure too.


AlexQS
2015 Audi A3 2.0T quattro Premium
2014 VW Passat TSI Wolfsburg

Thanks a lot! I forgot to mention I did change the cabin air filter earlier this year but not the engine air filter. Since my S3 has a TPMS I've maintenaned my tire pressure.

I also keep my windshield wiper fluid level with distilled water to avoid water spots. I've never heard about the zero-ethanol premium but I'll check it out.

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[normcaldwell]

There is a front and rear bevel box; takes gear oil.
Might be good to drain and fill.

[S3NICK]

I would change the DSG and Haldex fluid either way. Otherwise, I think everyone's suggestions are solid. I too recently changed the cabin air filter and wished I'd done it earlier. Very easy to do.

I also think it's a good idea to change plugs more freequently when tuned. 25k miles seems good to me. Does anyone @ Stage 2 change them more frequently?

[HmanS3]

Is the accessory belt on a replacement schedule?

[AlexQS]

Is the accessory belt on a replacement schedule?

The 2015 Audi Maintenance Schedule says to do this first at 75k miles, and every 80k miles thereafter:
Ribbed V-belt: Check and replace if necessary. Check tension of belt drive with a manual tensioner and retention if necessary.

I’ve bookmarked this page for Reference:
https://www.audiusa.com/content/dam/...RIL%202018.pdf




AlexQS
2015 Audi A3 2.0T quattro Premium
2014 VW Passat TSI Wolfsburg