View Full Version : I'll finally be getting the 5k mile service done next week. Anything I should know?


Timmay
07-28-2006, 10:15 AM

RXBG
07-28-2006, 11:05 AM
-don't let them wash it.
-check air pressure b4 u leave
-check oil level b4 u leave

Mike B
07-28-2006, 12:02 PM

Timmay
07-28-2006, 12:07 PM

steveAZ
07-28-2006, 12:21 PM

Timmay
07-28-2006, 12:39 PM

steveAZ
07-28-2006, 01:01 PM
These dipsticks are crazy!

Timmay
07-28-2006, 02:49 PM

daveak05
07-28-2006, 03:46 PM
traded for mine at 6k...no dealer for me, I will do the maint...up to the fairly significant 45k service.

Dealer and flunkies roaming the lots don't touch my car unless absolutely necessary due to a warranty repair...which hasn't happened yet, knock on wood.

Anyway, this is probably a no-brainer, but don't let them wash it.

daveak05
07-28-2006, 03:47 PM

daveak05
07-28-2006, 03:49 PM
tires are one thing, but oil level...I would hope that they wouldn't leave that underfilled.

daveak05
07-28-2006, 03:51 PM
aboev that...which I ALWAYS start off at after an oil change. It's easier to see if any is being used by starting max full.

gtikid98
07-28-2006, 04:45 PM

DrGP
07-28-2006, 08:58 PM
A free alignment is also available if there are any uneven tire wear issues .

Bob W.
07-29-2006, 12:14 AM

Timmay
07-29-2006, 12:30 AM

Bob W.
07-29-2006, 01:59 AM
make sure they rotate your tires...5k is the only time they do it for free. I really doubt some guy spends the amount of time they actually charge to do all the bullsh1t listed in the manual. They probably just change the oil and filter, VAG it, rotate tires, test drive, done.

Make sure they don't overfill your oil...they do that a LOT.

bpp
07-29-2006, 04:26 AM

Timmay
07-29-2006, 11:27 AM

daveak05
07-29-2006, 11:59 AM
if anything the dealer may leave at low end of range, saving a few bucks, let the owner top off to max full if they want. Doing my own, I don't suffer from this problem.

Bob W.
07-29-2006, 08:01 PM
but that's just my personal observation in 4 different Audis over 6 years. check the oil when you pick the car up, that's all I'm suggesting.

Timmay
07-29-2006, 08:53 PM