Official RS6 Maintenance Schedule for everyone.

[p3u]

Title says it, hope this is useful to everyone! Straight from AoA. I'd do an attachment, but its too big. It's much better in the actual PDF format.

Erik, can we increase the max sized allowed from 148kb to say 500kb?

MAINTENANCE SERVICE CIRCULAR AMS-06-05 DATED March 9, 2006 SUPERCEDES MAINTENANCE SERVICE
CIRCULARS AMS-05-24 DATED October 20, 2005 AND AMS-06-03 DATED January 30, 2006



This Service Circular contains the Perfect Delivery Inspection Procedure, Inventory Maintenance Checklist, and
Scheduled Maintenance Intervals for 2003 Model Year Audi RS 6 vehicle.



Note: Perfect Delivery Inspection and Inventory Maintenance Checklist suggested maintenance times are applicable
to United States only.



Updated information: Maintenance intervals have been updated to reflect correct mileage/kilometers.





For states that require a manufacturer’s statement regarding the delivery inspection procedure, the Perfect Delivery
Inspection section of this Circular may be utilized for that purpose.













Page

Perfect Delivery Inspection Procedure

2- 5

Inventory Maintenance Checklist

6

Scheduled Maintenance Intervals

7-15






Vehicle:

RS 6

Vehicle Exterior



Windows, doors, trunk, hood, and sunroof are fully closed

•

Body surfaces clean and free of environmental damage, scratches, etc.

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Engine compartment is clean.

•

Check tires for proper inflation pressure.

•

Check battery condition – (static voltage min. 12.5 Volts). Use Midtronic Tester.

•

Vehicle Interior



All accessories, lights turned off.

•

Interior surfaces clean and free of damage.

•

Start engine; check idle and A/C operation.

•

Check automatic transmission shifting operation. Clutch interlock

•

Drive vehicle a minimum of 1 mile (1.6 kilometers). Apply brakes several times at 20 mph
(32 km/h) to clean brake rotors.

•

Verify disposable floor mats in place.

•

Affix next 30-day sticker* (to order call DDS: 1 800 544 8021)

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Notes









* Perform the 30-Day Maintenance every 30 days (i.e. 30, 60, 90, etc.), until the vehicle is purchased.








Vehicle:

RS 6

At 5,000 Mi (8,000 Km)

Engine Oil / Oil Filter – Change the oil and replace oil filter. (Caution: RS 6 uses
only oil fulfilling the VW 50501 specifications and with the viscosity 5W40)

•


Windshield Wiper and Washer – Check fluid level. Add fluid if necessary.

•


Tires and Spare Wheel – Check for wear and damage. Rotate tires. Check the
pressure.

•


Service Reminder Indicator Display – Reset the display.

•


Brake System – Check for damage and leaks. Check thickness of pads and
brake fluid level. (Visual inspection)

•





Vehicle:

RS6

At 15,000 Mi (25,000 Km)

Engine Oil / Oil Filter – Change the oil and replace oil filter. (Caution: RS 6 uses
only oil fulfilling the VW 50501 specifications and with the viscosity 5W40)

•


Engine – Check for leaks. (Visual inspection)

•


Cooling System – Check the coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.

•


Exhaust System – Check for damage and leaks. (Visual inspection)

•


Engine, On-Board Diagnostic – Check Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory. Purge
if necessary, (where applicable).

•


Doors – Lubricate door hinge mechanism.

•


Battery – Check electrolyte level. Add if necessary. Magic eye.

•


Windshield Wiper and Washer / Headlight Washer – Check adjustment and
function and add fluid if necessary.

•


Tires and Spare Wheel – Check for wear and damage. Check the pressure.
Check renewal date of tire repair set (where applicable).

•


Service Reminder Indicator Display – Reset the display.

•


Brake System – Check for damage and leaks. Check thickness of pads and
brake fluid level. (Visual inspection)

•


Drive Shafts – Check boots. (Visual inspection)

•


Lights – Check lights.

•


Front Axle – Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends. Check tie rods.

•


Automatic Transmission and Final Drive – Check for leaks. (Visual inspection)

•


Dust and Pollen Filter – Replace filter.

•


Sliding roof – Clean guide rails and lubricate.

•


Intercooler Hoses – Clean internally

•


Air Cleaner – Clean housing and replace filter element

•


Engine – Check for leaks. (Visual inspection)

•





Vehicle:

RS6

At 15,000 Mi (25,000 Km) – continued

Fuel Filter – Replace

•


Spark Plugs – Replace

•


Timing Belt – Check for wear (visual inspection)

•


Ribbed Belt – Check for wear (visual inspection)

•


Road Test – Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating & ventilation
systems, air conditioning, (ASL) Automatic Shift Lock and power accessories.

•


At 25,000 Mi (40,000 Km)

Perform the 5,000 Mi (8,000 Km) Maintenance Service. Except: Rotate tires.

•


At 35,000 Mi (55,000 Km)

Engine Oil / Oil Filter – Change the oil and replace oil filter. (Caution: RS 6 uses
only oil fulfilling the VW 50501 specifications and with the viscosity 5W40)

•


Engine – Check for leaks.

•


Cooling System – Check the coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.

•


Exhaust System – Check for damage and leaks. (Visual inspection)

•


Engine, On-Board Diagnostic – Check Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory. Purge
if necessary, (where applicable).

•


Doors – Lubricate door hinge mechanism.

•


Battery – Check electrolyte level. Add if necessary

•


Windshield Wiper and Washer / Headlight Washer – Check adjustment and
function and add fluid if necessary.

•


Tires and Spare Wheel – Check for wear and damage. Check the pressure.
Check renewal date of tire repair set (where applicable).

•


Service Reminder Indicator Display – Reset the display.

•


Brake system – Check for damage and leaks. Check thickness of pads and
brake fluid level. (Visual inspection)

•





Vehicle:

RS6

At 35,000 Mi (55,000 Km) – continued

Drive Shafts – Check the boots. (Visual inspection)

•


Air Cleaner – Clean housing and replace filter element

•


Lights – Check the lights.

•


Ribbed Belt – Check for wear (Visual inspection)

•


Timing Belt Drive – Replace belt, tensioner assembly and idler pulley

•


Intercooler Hoses – Clean internally

•


Fuel Filter – Replace

•


Front Axle – Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends. Check tie rods.

•


Automatic Transmission and Final Drive – Check for leaks (Visual inspection)

•


Power Steering Fluid – Check fluid level. Add if necessary.

•


Dust and Pollen Filter – Replace filter.

•


Intercooler – Clean externally

•


Radiator – Clean externally

•


Condenser – Clean externally

•


Spark Plugs – Replace

•


Sliding Roof – Clean guide rails and lubricate with grease spray.

•


Road Test – Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and
ventilation systems, air conditioning, (ASL) Automatic Shift Lock and power
accessories.

•


At 45,000 Mi (70,000 Km)

Perform the 5,000 Mi (8,000 Km) Maintenance Service

•





Vehicle:

RS6

At 55,000 Mi (85,000 Km)

Engine Oil / Oil Filter– Change oil and replace the oil filter (Caution: RS 6 uses
only oil fulfilling the VW 50501 specifications and with the viscosity 5W40)

•


Engine – Check for leaks. (Visual inspection)

•


Cooling System – Check the coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.

•


Exhaust System – Check for damage and leaks. (Visual inspection)

•


Engine, On-Board Diagnostic – Check Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory.
Purge if necessary, (where applicable).

•


Doors – Lubricate door hinge mechanism.

•


Battery – Check electrolyte level. Add if necessary

•


Windshield Wiper and Washer / Headlight washer – Check adjustment and
function. Add fluid if necessary.

•


Tires and Spare Wheel – Check for wear and damage. Check the pressure.
Check renewal date of the tire repair set (where applicable). Exchange tire seal
solution. (If expired)

•


Service Reminder Indicator Display – Reset the display.

•


Brake system – Check for damage and leaks. Check thickness of pads and
brake fluid level. (Visual inspection)

•


Drive Shafts – Check the boots. (Visual inspection)

•


Lights – Check all lights. Check Headlight adjustment.

•


Front Axle – Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends. Check tie rods.

•


Automatic Transmission and Final Drive – Check for leaks. (Visual inspection)

•


Dust and Pollen Filter – Replace filter.

•


Air Cleaner – Clean housing and replace filter element.

•


Spark Plugs – Replace

•


Fuel Filter – Replace

•





Vehicle:

RS6

At 55,000 Mi (85,000 Km) - continued

Ribbed Belt – Check for wear (Visual inspection)

•


Timing Belt – Check for wear (visual inspection)

•


Sliding Roof – Clean guide rails and lubricate.

•


Road Test – Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and
ventilation systems, air conditioning, (ASL) Automatic Shift Lock and power
accessories.

•


At 65,000 Mi (100,000 Km)

Perform the 5,000 Mi (8,000 Km) Maintenance Service. Except: Rotate tires

•


At 75,000 Mi (115,000 Km)

Engine Oil / Oil Filter – Change oil and replace the oil filter. (Caution: RS 6
uses only oil fulfilling the VW 50501 specifications and with the viscosity 5W40)

•


Engine – Check for leaks. (Visual inspection)

•


Cooling System – Check the coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.

•


Exhaust System – Check for damage and leaks. (Visual inspection)

•


Engine, On-Board Diagnostic – Check Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory.
Purge if necessary, (where applicable).

•


Doors – Lubricate door hinge mechanism.

•


Battery – Check electrolyte level. Add if necessary. Magic eye.

•


Windshield Wiper and Washer / Headlight washer – Check adjustment and
function. Add fluid if necessary.

•


Tires and Spare Wheel – Check for wear and damage. Check the pressure.
Check renewal date of tire repair set. (where applicable).

•


Service Reminder Indicator Display – Reset the display.

•


Drive Shafts – Check the boots

•


Brake system – Check for damage and leaks. Check thickness of pads and
brake fluid level. (Visual inspection)

•





Vehicle:

RS6

At 75,000 Mi (115,000 Km) - continued

Drive Shafts – Check the boots.

•


Lights – Check all lights. (Visual inspection)

•


Front Axle – Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends. Check tie rods

•


Automatic Transmission and Final Drive – Check for leaks. (Visual inspection)

•


Power Steering Fluid – Check fluid level: add if necessary.

•


Dust and Pollen Filter – Replace filter.

•


Ribbed Belt – Replace belt

•


Air Cleaner – Clean housing and replace filter element

•


Intercooler Hoses – Clean internally

•


Timing Belt Drive – Replace belt, tensioner assembly and idler pulley

•


Spark Plugs – Replace

•


Fuel Filter – Replace

•


Condenser – Clean externally

•


Radiator – Clean externally

•


Intercooler – Clean externally

•


Road Test – Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation
systems, air conditioning, (ASL) Automatic Shift Lock and power accessories.

•





Vehicle:

RS6

At 85,000 (130,000 Km)

Perform the 5,000 Mi (8,000 Km) Maintenance Service. Except: Rotate tires

•


At 95,000 Mi (145,000 Km)

Engine Oil / Oil Filter – Change the oil and replace the oil filter. (Caution: RS 6
uses only oil fulfilling the VW 50501 specifications and with the viscosity 5W40)

•


Engine – Check for leaks. (Visual inspection)

•


Cooling System – Check the coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.

•


Exhaust System – Check for damage and leaks. (Visual inspection)

•


Engine, On-Board Diagnostic – Check Diagnostic Trouble Code Memory. Purge if
necessary, (where applicable).

•


Doors – Lubricate door hinge mechanism.

•


Battery – Check electrolyte level. Add if necessary. Magic eye.

•


Windshield Wiper and Washer / Headlight Washer – Check adjustment and
function and add fluid if necessary.

•


Tires and Spare Wheel – Check for wear and damage. Check the pressure.
Check renewal date of tire repair set. (where applicable).

•


Service Reminder Indicator Display – Reset the display.

•


Brake system – Check for damage and leaks. Check thickness of pads and brake
fluid level. (Visual inspection)

•


Drive Shafts – Check the boots.

•


Fuel Filter – Replace

•


Timing Belt – Check for wear (visual inspection)

•


Ribbed Belt – Check for wear (Visual inspection)

•


Intercooler Hoses – Clean internally

•


Sliding Roof – Clean guide rails and lubricate.

•





Vehicle:

RS6

At 95,000 Mi (145,000 Km) cont.

Front Axle – Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends. Check tie rods

•


Lights – Check all lights. Check Headlight adjustment

•


Automatic Transmission and Final Drive – Check for leaks. (Visual inspection)

•


Dust and Pollen Filter – Replace filter.

•


Spark Plugs – Replace

•


Road Test – Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation
systems, air conditioning, (ASL) Automatic Shift Lock and power accessories

•


Every 2 years regardless of miles/kilometers

Brake Fluid – Replace brake fluid.

•


Every 14 years regardless of miles/kilometers

Airbag – Replace (All Audi models except A8 L)

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[p3u]

Tell that to Audi, make they can make an abridged version

[mmaturo]

since i am lazy how much does a fuel filter go for and the regular air filter. Also where is the fuel filter (real labor labor cost?), same with dust/pollen filter?

[RS6-4dr911]

pm sent for pdf.

Is there anything about time limited service other than the 2 at the bottom?

[JRS-RS6]

Can you upload pdf to an open account (for example Rapidshare) for us to download?

[skribe]

Can you upload pdf to an open account (for example Rapidshare) for us to download?

Second that. PM me and I'll post it if you can't.

[p3u]

Vangelis, RS6-4dr911, PDF sent to you!

Skribe, PM sent, thanks for offering to post this for me and everyone!

[p3u]

JRS-RS6, PDF sent!

[Brazil]

www.showyourmedia.com

Post the link after upload. Free, easy.

[JRS-RS6]

JRS-RS6, PDF sent!

Thank you p3u.

[p3u]

www.showyourmedia.com

Post the link after upload. Free, easy.

Sweet! That was too easy.

Here you go everyone!

http://www.showyourmedia.com/files/1265220134.pdf

[Brazil]

Perfect. Thanks p3u!

[skribe]

Sweet! That was too easy.

Here you go everyone!

http://www.showyourmedia.com/files/1265220134.pdf

Thanks, beat me to the punch.

[ben916]

sweet, got it !

[Shoppinit]

Nice find. Thanks for posting that!

[SAFE4NOW]

since i am lazy how much does a fuel filter go for and the regular air filter. Also where is the fuel filter (real labor labor cost?), same with dust/pollen filter?

Fuel Filter 6N0 201 511A $ 29.10 Retail
Engine Air Filter(2) 077 133 843 $ 25.00 each Retail

Fuel Filter is located under the passenger side rear seating position, under the car, tucked in nicely next to the fuel tank.

Steve

p.s. Added a couple under car pictures for you

[mmaturo]

Fuel Filter 6N0 201 511A $ 29.10 Retail
Engine Air Filter(2) 077 133 843 $ 25.00 each Retail

Fuel Filter is located under the passenger side rear seating position, under the car, tucked in nicely next to the fuel tank.

Steve

p.s. Added a couple under car pictures for you

Fantastic, thank-you VERY much!