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Maintenance: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Service or Charge
Normal Service
5,000 Miles1.50.0
15,000 Miles3.20.0
25,000 Miles1.10.0
35,000 Miles
With DSG/S tronic (Direct Shift Gearbox)3.70.0Does not include time for: DSG/S tronic: change oil & filter element for clutch hydraulics
45,000 Miles1.10.0
55,000 Miles3.50.0
65,000 Miles1.10.0
75,000 Miles
With DSG/S tronic (Direct Shift Gearbox)3.70.0Does not include time for DSG/S tronic change oil & filter element for clutch hydraulics
85,000 Miles1.10.0
95,000 Miles3.20.0
105,000 Miles1.10.0
115,000 Miles
With DSG/S tronic (Direct Shift Gearbox)4.00.0Does not include time for DSG/S tronic change oil & filter element for clutch hydraulics
125,000 Miles1.10.0CDoes not include labor time for checking ash loading in Diesel Particulate Filter.
130,000 Miles4.00.0B
135,000 Miles3.20.0
145,000 Miles1.10.0
155,000 Miles
With DSG/S tronic (Direct Shift Gearbox)3.70.0Does not include time for DSG/S tronic change oil & filter element for clutch hydraulics
Supplemental Service Items Based on Time or Mileage
At 5,000 Miles or 1 Year After Delivery
Rotate Tires0.40.0
At 35,000 Miles or 4 Years, Then Every 40,000 Miles or 4 Years
Brake Discs0.40.0Check thickness
Doors and Hood0.10.0Lubricate door hinges and straps and hood latch
Interior Lighting0.10.0Check all interior lights, glove box, illumination, control lights and MMI (if equipped)
Every 2 Years
Brake Fluid - Replace0.60.0B
At 125,000 Miles
Diesel Particulate Filter - Check0.10.0Replace the diesel particulate filter if the soot load volume is above 0.46 liters. Refer to Diesel Particulate Filter, Reading Soot Load Measurement. If DPF replacement is not necessary perform check every 20,000 miles thereafter until is becomes necessary.