The UK quattro Network

Type 44 Inspections and Service

Oil change service:

Every 7500 km: Diesel Engine
Every 15000 km: Petrol engines doing more than 15000 km a year

Engine oil: change
Oil Filter: renew
Fuel filter: drain water (diesel engine)
Brake pads: check thickness
Sticker: Enter next service due and attach to left hand side of dash panel or on door pillar (B pillar)

Inspection service

Every 12 months:
Every 24 months: In addition, brake fluid change

All electrical consumers: check function
Check and top up windscreen and headlight washers
Check clutch and adjust is necessary
Check battery acid level and top up if required
(vehicles to 1988)
Engine: Visual check for leaks
Cooling system: Check anti-freeze strength and top up if required
Fuel filter: drain water (diesel)
Door check straps: Lubricate (multi-purpose grease)
Engine oil: Change
Oil filter:(renew)
Brake system: Visual check for leaks and damage
Exhaust system: Check for damage
Track rod ends: check play, security and dust boots
Ball joints: Check dust boots for leaks and damage
Gearbox, final drive, CV joint boots: Check for leaks and damage
Brake linings (front and rear): Check thickness
Tyres (including spare) - FL FR RL RR spare
Brake fluid level, depending on lining wear: Check
Automatic gearbox: Check and if required top up ATF level
Exhaust and idling tests: Check dwell angle on CB systems,
ignition timing, idling speed, CO content, and adjust if necessary
Headlights: Check settings, adjust if required
Sticker: Enter next service due and attach to left hand side of dash panel or on door pillar (B pillar)
Road test: Check function of foot and hand brakes, gears, steering
Diesel engine: Check exhaust for soot