[200q20v] 90k service

[Peter Schulz]

At 12:04 PM 1/31/2002 -0500, Mark Trank wrote:
>Can any listers advise as to what maintenance services they have done at the
>90k mileage interval?  I'm at that point (actually, 2k over it) and,
>according to the AOA-recommended schedule, the following should be done:
>
>replace: engine oil/filter, air cleaner/filter, spark plugs, brake fluids.
>check:  V-belt tension and condition, adjust as needed; transmission,
>brakes, drive shaft boots, front axle dust seals on ball joints, tie rods
>ends and tie rods; battery electrolyte level; coolant and washer levels;
>on-board diagnosis system fault memory and purge if necessary.
>
>Timing belt was done at 60k; no need to do it at 90k, right?
>
>Spark plugs--replace at 30 or 60k intervals?
>
>Other than the above, this list looks pretty reasonable.  Any thoughts or
>suggestions?  Many thanks,
>
>Mark
>91 200q20v 92k miles
>
>
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Mark :

Alot of what Audi recommends should be done at least yearly, irrespective
of mileage.
boots and such should be checked at the same time.

Change oil/filter?  should be done every 3-7k miles anyway

Belt condition and tension?  at least yearly

Tie rods and suspension?  checked whenever you do/get an alignment

Don't use mileage as a gauge for the TB...Age and the environment should
also be taken into account...it should be examined for cracking, etc

The spark plugs (correct ones) last a LONG time...
Ned at IA posted that he took the F5s out of his boosted 5k and put them
into his daughter Marnie's.

Check them for wear,  clean them if necessary and reinstall them.

How about checking tires for even wear?
condition of struts/shocks?

Coolant hose condition?  especially around the after-run coolant pump.
how about the heater control valve...or the crankcase breather hose?


-Peter






Peter Schulz
1990 CQ
1991 200 20v TQW indigo mica
1991 200 20v TQW titanium grey
Chelmsford, MA USA
peschulz at cisco.com