In July 2013, BMW (and Mini) sent out a letter notifying owners that their oil change intervals were being shortened from every 15,000 miles to every 10,000 miles, without really addressing why the interval was set too long in the first place – and neglecting to mention any damage/sludging incurred by engines that had been running the 15,000 mile intervals in the interim.
Audi Q8 Service Intervals. Engine Oil & Oil Filter. Every 10,000 miles or every year. Brake Fluid. Replace every 2 years regardless of mileage. Brake System. Checked with annual service. Battery. Check every 20,000 miles or 2 years, whichever occurs first; replace if necessary.
Step 1: Drain the oil. Jack up the car and set it onto jack stands. Then slide under the car, beneath the transmission, and use an 8mm socket to remove the five bolts that mount the splash shield to the transmission. Next, locate the fill plug on the side of the transmission.eCKehL.