1997 Audi Cabriolet First generation Service Intervals
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Auxiliary drive belt change interval | every 120000 km |
| Air filter change interval | every 60000 km |
| 097 gearbox | every 60000 km |
| Brake fluid change interval | every 2 years |
| All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L 1Z engines | every 90000 km |
| All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ACZ engines | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| All Audi gasoline straight-4 1.8 L ADR engines | every 180000 km |
| All Audi diesel straight-4 1.9 L AHU engines | every 90000 km |
| All other modifications | every 120000 km |
| All Audi gasoline V6 2.8 L AAH engines | every 60000 km |
| All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ABC engines | every 60000 km |
| All Audi gasoline V6 2.6 L ACZ engines | every 60000 km |
| All other modifications | not prescribed by the manufacturer |
| Engine control unit tensioning roller change interval | every 90000 km |
| Engine oil and filter change interval | every 15000 km / once a year |
| Fuel filter change interval | every 60000 km |
| Interior filter change interval | every 30000 km |
| Spark plug change interval | every 60000 km |
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Audi Cabriolet service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1997 Audi Cabriolet user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Audi warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Diagnostic Values
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Service Intervals
Conquer your fears and never give up!
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Audi Cabriolet service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 1997 Audi Cabriolet you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
1997 Audi Cabriolet generations
In 1997 Audi offered 2 generations of the Cabriolet. Service intervals may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.