Maintenance Schedule for 3.0 TDI

[kraftwerkturbo]

I have 2012 Q7 (155k) and 2013 Cayenne (210K).
Aside from oil and filters, no other documented maintenance.
What should I schedule to do?

 

[gforce1108]

Manufacturers consider most of the other items "lifetime" (BS). All fluids should be changed - transmission, transfer and F/R differentials. You have 2 Aisin transmissions.. At least every 100k (ZF says something like 50-70k but I haven't researched the Aisin yet). Sooner is better. Everything else that I can think of is as-needed. Keep an eye on timing chain stretch (VCDS on the Q7, unfortunately it doesn't work on the Cayenne)

 

[kraftwerkturbo]

Manufacturers consider most of the other items "lifetime" (BS). All fluids should be changed - transmission, transfer and F/R differentials. You have 2 Aisin transmissions.. At least every 100k (ZF says something like 50-70k but I haven't researched the Aisin yet). Sooner is better. Everything else that I can think of is as-needed. Keep an eye on timing chain stretch (VCDS on the Q7, unfortunately it doesn't work on the Cayenne)

What measuring block in VCDS shows timing chain stretch for the 2012 Q7?

 

[crashtested]

What measuring block in VCDS shows timing chain stretch for the 2012 Q7?

Check here - https://www.clubtouareg.com/threads/3l-tdi-cata-cnrb-vcds-chain-stretch.298317/

 

[Jayhawk94]

I’m changing oil/fuel/air/cabin air filters more often than recommended but here’s my personal schedule. 2013 Q7 CNRB engine


Less than qM
Tire pressure q2wk

Monthly or q1000mi
Oil level

Q5k
Oil & filter - VW 507 00 spec, 5W-40, 5W-30 or 0W-40

Q10k Berg recommended (Audi recommended q20k)
Fuel filter

Annual or q5k
Rotate tires

Annual Or q10k
Std. Maint stop

Annual
Wipers Bosch Icon 26OE (right), 24OE (left) H772 (rear)
Check coolant for temp rating and contamination

q20k
Engine air and cabin filters

Biannual or q20k
Major maint - plenum panel check - remove & clean, lube door hinges/straps, sunroof clean & lube

Biannual
Brake fluid - check appearance and moisture content (<2%)

Triannual
Battery
Engine coolant - G12++ or G13 (G12+ in a pinch)

Q50k
Power steering fluid - mainly do so once dirty

Q60k
ATF oil & filter, pan gasket & filter, Aux gear box oil, front/rear differential oil

• ZF recommends q80-100k km
• Prestige Audi mechanic said could do at the 55k stop
• 2007 A6 trans manuf. says to change at 50-60k mi
• MB recommends ATF flush & filter at 40k

Q100k
Water pump
Serpentine belt
Check timing chain guides?

Q150k?
Timing chain