Audi R8 - QUICK EFEENCE GUIDE Pricing And Specification Manual - page 39
Servicing
CO
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data and information
Servicing tailored to your needs
Prior to the 2000 model year, almost all Audi models followed
a traditional fixed Service Schedule similar to that of other
major car manufacturers: a Lubrication Service every 10,000
miles and an Inspection Service every 12 months or 20,000
miles – whichever occurred sooner. Since then, Audi has
introduced a more flexible maintenance system that works
in accordance with how, where and how much an individual
uses their car.
The two Servicing Regimes available are the conventional
‘Inspection Service Regime’ and the flexible ‘LongLife Service
Regime’. When you purchase a new car, we will recommend
one of these regimes to you depending on your own individual
driving style and journey-type. The tables below should give
you an indication of which regime might be more appropriate
for you.
With the LongLife Service Regime, on-board sensors
continuously monitor the condition of the engine oil in terms
of temperature, level and oil degradation. The monitoring
system also checks mileage, brake-pad wear and battery
condition. Using this information, the car’s on-board
computer calculates its own maintenance interval, providing
you with ample warning of a due Service via the ‘distance to
Service’ display.
In practice, this means that every Audi gets the maintenance
it needs, when it needs it. For companies and private owners
alike, there are many advantages to the LongLife Service
Regime. Longer Service intervals mean lower maintenance
costs, and thus lower whole-life costs. According to company
car mileage monitored at Audi since the introduction of
LongLife, petrol engines are typically achieving an average
of at least 17,500 miles and diesel engines around 20,000
miles between services.
One of the factors that makes this kind of servicing regime
possible is the advanced engineering and technology that
goes into Audi engines. Furthermore, Audi use high-grade
long-life oils such as Castrol SLX LongLife III, which are designed
to withstand ageing and high loads without deterioration.
Compared to conventional oils, these advanced-formulation
oils also give exceptional levels of engine protection, are kinder
to the environment and deliver average fuel savings of 2.7%.
CO
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emissions-based Vehicle Excise Duty
Vehicle Excise Duty (Road Fund Licence) is based upon the
amount of Carbon Dioxide (CO
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) a vehicle emits, measured
in grams per kilometre (g/km). The DVLA has created
seven categories:
Vehicle usage:
Mileage
Less than 10,000* miles per annum.
Type of journey
Mainly city/town centre driving. Short journeys
Conditions
Frequent cold starts.
High engine loading – e.g. frequent hill climbs,
vehicle fully loaded, towing.
Driving style
Uneconomical – e.g. heavy acceleration, heavy
braking, constant changes in speed, constant
use of high revs, ‘sporty’ driving.
Vehicle usage:
Mileage
More than 30 miles per day.
Type of journey
Motorway and main road driving. Mainly longer
distance journeys. Constant speeds.
Conditions
Normal engine loading – e.g. with little or no
towing, with little or no hill climbs. Normal
vehicle loading.
Driving style
Moderate acceleration, moderate braking,
engine revs mainly below 3000.
Service intervals:
Oil-change Service
Every 10,000* miles / 1 year
Interval Service
Every 20,000* miles / 2 years
Interval Service Inspection
Every 40,000* miles / 4 years
Service intervals:
Interval Service
Flexible to a maximum 20,000* miles / 2 years
Interval Service Inspection
Every 40,000* miles / 4 years
*Mileages are approximate as the Service Indicator system uses kilometres as its distance measurement.
Inspection Service Regime
LongLife Service Regime
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Additional information
Petrol and Diesel engines
A
– up to 100g/km
£0.00
B
– 101 to 110g/km
£35.00
C
– 111 to 120g/km
£35.00
D
– 121 to 130g/km
£120.00
E
– 131 to 140g/km
£120.00
F
– 141 to 150g/km
£125.00
H
– 166 to 175g/km
£175.00
I
– 176 to 185g/km
£175.00
J
– 186 to 200g/km
£215.00
K* – 201 to 225g/km
£215.00
L
– 226 to 255g/km
£405.00
M – over 255g/km
£405.00
*Band K includes cars that have a C0
2
figure over 225g/kg
but were registered before 23 March 2006.