i bought a B6 A4 a few months back, and i'm due for the 80k tune up. i was told i need to change the cabin filter, air filter, spark plugs, and some other stuff. some shop quoted me at around $500, and i'm getting the impression they dont think very highly of me, to me it sounds like a lot. what else do i need for the 80k tune up, and how do you change the cabin filter?

 

You're almost due for a timing belt as well if that has not been done.

Yes, all the things they mentioned are pretty normal. Look in your manual there is a maintenance schedule. They just charge a lot to do it. Most of us on the forum do our own maintenece / repairs because it saves you a mint.

Cabin filter is located in the engine bay neear the firewall, not to hard to find.

 

Do a quick search, one of our members posted a service sheet a few weeks back that had the service schedule. And you can check the cars manuel there should be a sep maint manual with all service req and checks. And finally, if you doubt the cost give another dealership a call. I don't doubt what they told you. I think a 30K or 40K for my Honda Civic was like $300.

 

Oh and Audi World is your friend. I think thats were the link went to regarding maint.

 

Thanks, and yeah, i just got my timing belt and water pump replaced recently. the car runs much smoother now. Thanks again.

 

Save some money and do it yourself. Since you're in the air force, go to the auto hobby shop and do it there. The techs can give you a hand if you get stuck.