2.0 FSI service interval

[Jim A4]

I've just bought an A4 Avant 2.0 FSI on a 53 plate. Just wondering what the service interval should be. It's done 40,000 miles and had stamps at 18k and 36k.

Cheers,

Jim

[RickT]

Jim,

If its on a long life service its 2 years or 20k miles... if on standard varible, it tends to be 1 year or 10k depending what comes first..

Just to let you know the cambelt is due at 60k.

Rick

[Jim A4]

many thanks Rick

I think I need to do some research because I don't know the difference between the types of service. I've had BMW's with their Inspections I and II, Renault with 18,000 mile intervals (too long IMO) and Ford with what I call Ready Salted servicing.

and thanks for the cambelt reminder. It's 100k on my Focus!

[RickT]

many thanks Rick

I think I need to do some research because I don't know the difference between the types of service. I've had BMW's with their Inspections I and II, Renault with 18,000 mile intervals (too long IMO) and Ford with what I call Ready Salted servicing.

and thanks for the cambelt reminder. It's 100k on my Focus!


The only differance with the service is the long life has a bigger oil filter and use a long life oil for 2 years or 20k miles.. ... compared to the standard of around 10-12k filter with a standard 10/40 Semi oil..

I have been using long life parts but service on the varible as i do it myself..

Rick

[Dave Avant]

The only differance with the service is the long life has a bigger oil filter and use a long life oil for 2 years or 20k miles.. ... compared to the standard of around 10-12k filter with a standard 10/40 Semi oil..

I have been using long life parts but service on the varible as i do it myself..

Rick


Out of interest how do you fit a bigger oil filter when its a catridge based filter? :confused:

Long life oil I can understand.

Also I'm the same as you, Long life oil but fixed service. I've changed my oil at 6,000 miles as I hadn't done many miles this year as I use my bike aswell. :beerchug:

[RickT]

Out of interest how do you fit a bigger oil filter when its a catridge based filter? :confused:

Long life oil I can understand.

Also I'm the same as you, Long life oil but fixed service. I've changed my oil at 6,000 miles as I hadn't done many miles this year as I use my bike aswell. :beerchug:

The long life filter is approx 1 inch longer.. and i guess it has different internals..

Rick

[steve67]

Just out of interest, when is the cambelt due on a 20 fsi?