Vehicle maintenance Audi 80 B3

Maintenance Plan
Once a week or before a long trip Check coolant level Check tire pressure /cold/), including spare wheel Pour veda into the tank (cisterns) washer by adding a...

External inspection of oil leaks
If the engine is contaminated with oil and the oil consumption is high, determine where the oil is leaking. To do this, check the following places: Open the...

General recommendations for repair
Bolts and nuts must be used in a clean condition and lightly oiled. It is always necessary to examine the surface of nuts and bolts for serviceability and...

Tire pressure check
Check pressure only when tires are cold. Tire pressure should be checked once a month and as part of the service. The tire pressure table can be found on a...

Dynamic oil pressure control
AUDI 80/90 vehicles have dynamic oil pressure control. This means that the oil pressure is controlled according to the engine speed If the engine speed is less...

Changing engine oil and oil filter
Oil change is carried out every 15,000 km or once a year with low mileage. Under severe operating conditions such as short trips, frequent cold starts and very...

Coolant replacement
The coolant is changed only after the repair of the cooling system, in which the liquid was drained from the system and every 24 months. If cylinder heads,...

Replacing the air filter element
The filter element should be changed every 24 months or 30,000 km. With strong dustiness - at shorter intervals. Remove 2 air filter cover screws. Open the...

Fuel filter replacement
The in-line fuel filter is located in the engine compartment and needs to be replaced every 30,000 km. Withdrawal Disconnect the earth cable from the battery....

Replacing the filter element of the fuel injection system
1 - connector. To disconnect, pull the wire clip 2 - potentiometer. For on-board computer flow indicator 3 - sealing ring 4 - air quantity meter 5 - plug for...

Draining the sediment, drying and replacing the fuel filter
For perfect operation, drain the fuel filter sediment every 15,000 km and change every 30,000 km. Sludge drain Loosen securing bolt -A-. Raise the valve -B-...

Checking the coolant level
The fluid level should be checked regularly, especially before a long trip. In some AUDI models, a lack of coolant is signaled by a flashing warning light on...

Replacing spark plugs
Withdrawal Cool down the engine. Remove all spark plug tips, taking hold of the tip, not the cable. A special grip such as the HAZET 1849 will make the job...

External transmission leak test
The following leaks are possible: Connection point between motor block and box (flywheel seal/box shaft oil seal). Oil filler plug/oil drain plug. Drive shaft...

Transmission oil change (ATF)
Transmission oil should be changed every 30,000 km. Remove the ATF filler pipe from the oil pan. Draw off the ATF with a flexible probe. Remove the oil pan and...

Checking the oil level in an automatic transmission
The correct oil level is essential for the smooth operation of an automatic transmission. Therefore, a thorough check should be carried out every 3-4 months....

Checking the anthers of the tie rod ends
Raise the front of the car. Illuminate the anthers with a lamp and check for damage, while paying attention to traces of grease on the cuffs and around. If the...

Steering play check
Set steering to center position. Turn the steering wheel from side to side through the open window. In this case, there should be no play, otherwise carry out...

Checking the oil level
Servo oil level should be checked every 30,000 km. Start the engine and let it idle for 2 minutes. The front wheels must be in the middle position. Stop the...

Servo pump V-belt tension
Gas engine The V-belt is correctly tensioned when it is pressed 10 mm between both pulleys with the thumb. Loosen bolts -1-, the second bolt is not visible in...

Checking the brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment. It has two chambers, each for one circuit. The screw plug has a ventilation hole that must not...

Friction lining thickness check
Loosen the front wheel bolts. Raise the car. Disc brakes Make a visual assessment of the thickness of the brake pads. To do this, illuminate them with a lamp...

External inspection of brake pipelines
Brake lines should be checked approximately every 20,000 km. Raise the car. Clean the brake pipe. Attention: The brake pipes are covered with a layer of...

Brake Fluid Replacement
Through the pores of the hoses, as well as through the vent hole, the brake fluid takes moisture from the air. Because of this, during operation, its boiling...

Checking the battery electrolyte level
Caution: Do not expose the battery to naked flames. Explosion hazard. The electrolyte level must be between the min and max marks -arrow-. If the position of...

Car wash
Dirty car wash at the earliest opportunity. Before washing, soak and wash off dead insects. Wash with plenty of water. Use a soft sponge or a very soft brush...

Care of painted surfaces
Conservation Cleanly washed and dry, the surface should be preserved as often as possible with a preservative to protect the paint from external influences...

Tar stain removal
Resin stains penetrate the paint in a short time and cannot be removed afterwards. Fresh tar stains can be removed with a soft cloth dampened with refined...

Insect removal
If the dead insects are not removed, the substances contained in them can damage the paint in a short time. Once stuck, they make it difficult to remove only...

Removal of splashes from mortars
Wash off splashes from various building solutions with a warm solution of detergent. Rub only lightly, otherwise scratches will remain on the coating. Rinse...

Care of plastic parts
Wash plastic parts, artificial leather seats, skylights, lamp shades, and parts painted matt black with water and possibly with shampoo, water must not enter...

Window cleaning
Wipe window glass with a soft, clean cloth. With severe pollution, alcohol or ammonia and warm water, as well as a special glass cleaner, help. When cleaning...

Wheel care
Light metal rims should be treated especially in winter with a rim cleaner, but do not use any aggressive acid-containing or alkaline and coarse detergents or...

Caring for rubber seals
All rubber seals should be sprinkled with talcum powder from time to time to maintain their elasticity and tightness. Squeaky and rustling noises when closing...

Preservation of the bottom and cavities
The entire surface of the bottom, including the cavities under the rear wings, is covered with a layer of PVC protection. Particularly exposed areas under the...

Preservation of the engine compartment
To prevent corrosion of the front of the car (front fenders, spars or trim) and drive units, the engine compartment, including the elements of the brake system...

Seat upholstery care
Fabric upholstery Vacuum and not very soft brush. In case of heavy soiling, chemically clean in dry foam. Remove grease and oil stains with clean gasoline or...

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