Audi Q5 2008 3.0 diesel service and maintenance

Engine oil

Engine oil capacity: 7.2 litres (7.6 quarts)
Oil change interval is 10,000 km or one year, whichever comes first.
Recommended oil type (Oil Viscosity Classification SAE) is 5W-30

Air filter

Replacement interval for the air filter is 20,000 km.
After prolonged driving in particularly dusty conditions, it is advisable to check the condition of the air filter earlier and replace it if the filter is visibly dirty.

Fuel filter

Audi Q5 3.0 diesel fuel filter replacement interval: 60,000 km

Glow plugs

Glow plugs change interval is 90,000 km.

Timing chain

Manufacturers recommended timing chain replacement interval for Audi Q5 3.0 diesel is 120,000 km.
The experience of Audi Q5 owners confirms that timing chain does in fact last for the specified mileage sometimes lasting 250,000 km or more, but it is recommended to carefully monitor the condition of the timing chain once the manufacturer's mileage has been reached.

Engine coolant

Engine coolant (antifreeze) recommended replacement interval for Audi Q5 3.0 diesel is 90,000 km or 5 years, whichever comes first.
Coolant capacity is 11.5 litres

Gearbox oil change

Audi Q5 automatic transmission oil change interval is 60,000 km.

Cabin air filter

Cabin air filter change interval is 30,000 km.