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Maintenance: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Service or Charge
Normal Service
5,000 Miles1.50.0
15,000 Miles2.90.0
25,000 Miles1.10.0
35,000 Miles
With Tiptronic Transmission4.10.0Does not include time for replacing ATF in Tiptronic gearbox
45,000 Miles1.10.0
55,000 Miles3.30.0
65,000 Miles1.10.0
75,000 Miles
With Tiptronic Transmission4.20.0Does not include time for replacing ATF in Tiptronic gearbox
85,000 Miles1.10.0
95,000 Miles2.90.0
105,000 Miles1.10.0
115,000 Miles
With Tiptronic Transmission4.50.0Does not include time for replacing ATF in Tiptronic gearbox
125,000 Miles1.10.0
135,000 Miles2.90.0
145,000 Miles1.10.0
155,000 Miles
With Tiptronic Transmission4.20.0Does not include time for replacing ATF in Tiptronic gearbox
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)
At 35,000 Miles or 6 Years, Then Every 40,000 Miles or 6 Years
Spark Plugs0.80.0
Every 2 Years
Brake Fluid - Replace0.70.0B