You will need to know your vehicle’s engine size to use this table. Once you know, you can determine your Audi timing belt interval by using the first table and the reference key. Be sure to look at the second table to see whether or not the engine is interference-fit.

1.6L	{1}
1.7L & 1.8L SOHC	Replace Every 90,000 Miles
1.8L DOHC	Replace Every 105,000 Miles
2.0L Gasoline	Replace Every 105,000 Miles
2.0L Gasoline Turbo	Replace Every 75,000 Miles
2.0L Diesel	{1}
2.0L TDI Diesel (2010)	Replace Every 110,000 Miles
2.2L	{1}
2.3L	{1}
2.7L	Replace Every 105,000 Miles{38}
2.8L	Replace Every 105,000 Miles{38}
3.0L	{1}
3.7L	Replace Every 105,000 Miles
4.2L	Replace Every 105,000 Miles

Interference/non-interference

1.6L, 1.7L & 1.8L SOHC	Interference
1.8L DOHC	Interference
2.0L TDI 4 Cyl. Diesel	Interference
2.0L 5 Cyl. Diesel	Interference
2.0L Gasoline (Less Turbo)	Free-Wheeling
2.0L Gasoline (Turbo)	Interference
2.2L & 2.3L 10 Valve	Interference
2.2L & 2.3L 20 Valve	Free-Wheeling
2.7L	Interference
2.8L	Interference
3.0L	Interference
3.7L	Interference
4.2L	Interference

Reference key

{1} – Manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval.

{38} – Replace tensioner every 105,000 miles. On 2001 1.8L engine, replace at 120,000 miles. On 2001-08 2.7L & 4.2L replace every 105,000 miles. On 2001-03 2.8L replace timing belt tensioner every 105,000 miles. On all other models, the manufacturer does not recommend a specific maintenance interval.

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This page was last edited on 10/11/2016 by CarScope Repair & Diagnosis.