• Tyres – Make sure you know the correct tyre pressures for your car and check them at regular intervals using a good quality gauge or garage air line. Look for cuts on tyre sidewalls and ensure the tread depth is acceptable. Look out for uneven tyre wear. If any one tyre needs regular top-ups, it may have a slow puncture. Don't forget to check the spare as well.
• Engine oil – Check the oil level at least every fortnight and before any long journey by using the dipstick. Ensure that the oil and filter are changed at the recommended Audi Service intervals. High oil consumption may indicate problems with the engine.
• Coolant Level – Check the coolant (fluid) level regularly and top up when required – but only when the engine is cold. Although antifreeze is used in winter to prevent the engine’s coolant system from freezing, it also prevents the build–up of corrosion and so is important in the summer, too.
• Wipers – Wiper blades do wear down over time and can smear the windscreen. Clean regularly to remove grease and debris and replace all blades at least once a year.
• Screenwash – This should also be topped up regularly – We recommend that you should only use Audi Genuine Screenwash as this has been tested for use both in the summer months and in winter for your Audi, it will also ensure that your washer system remains trouble free and performs as intended.
• Windscreen – Check the screen for chips and cracks as damage may impair vision or distract attention from the road. If your windscreen becomes damaged between servicing, replace as soon as possible.
• Lights – check lights weekly, including all indicators, brake and fog lights. Clean them regularly and, when the weather is bad, clean them during driving breaks.
• Bodywork – Rust prevention is easier if all damage to the bodywork is treated promptly.
• Toolkit – If you have a toolkit in your Audi, check to ensure it contains everything you need to change a wheel. Familiarise yourself with the correct jacking points and if your Audi has locking wheel nuts ensure the key or removal tool is within the toolkit.
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