Service indicator

Gemset · 15-03-11, 00:54

Originally Posted by Ian

I've just checked the book again and at the bottom of the text is does say that the car monitors driving style.

The car does monitor various aspects & will ask for a service sooner than 16K or 12 months if required.

The 16K/12 month maximum service interval is due to the DPF regeneration process & the possibility of the engine oil being contaminated with diesel.

**grego** · 14-06-11, 13:08

I'm now in my 9th month of ownership with approx 9500miles on the clock and not had its first service. The last few days, each time I start the car up the service interval warning light comes up. Is this right as I thought the intervals are either 15000miles or 12 months? Otherwise does the warning suggest that there is a fault somewhere within the car? Appreciate some clarification. Many thanks Greg

**john_xf** · 14-06-11, 15:29

Grego - see Gemset above post, this will clarify the situation, you need to get the car serviced.

**geomac** · 14-06-11, 16:52

Originally Posted by Gemset

The car does monitor various aspects & will ask for a service sooner than 16K or 12 months if required.

The 16K/12 month maximum service interval is due to the DPF regeneration process & the possibility of the engine oil being contaminated with diesel.

Gemset - do you know how to reset the service indicator on my 3.0 diesel XF 2010?

Gemset · 14-06-11, 17:15

Originally Posted by geomac

Gemset - do you know how to reset the service indicator on my 3.0 diesel XF 2010?

Have a look Here

**ByggareBob** · 24-07-11, 18:22

Do you guys think it is normal to have the first service at 14400 km instead of 25000 km? The car is a XF S and it is now nine months old.

The "Service Required" sign came on yesterday but no other indications like "DPF full" or similar.

**jerryjal** · 20-08-11, 13:23

Hi, I'm after a bit of advice please.
I have just checked and my 2.7d had it's last service at 48000 miles, I'm now at 64,000 miles but I have not seen any service indicator at all, is this normal?
I do 90% motorway miles at an average speed of 50 mph over the last 8,000 miles, does this make any difference?

Many thank.

Gemset · 20-08-11, 14:09

Originally Posted by jerryjal

Hi, I'm after a bit of advice please.
I have just checked and my 2.7d had it's last service at 48000 miles, I'm now at 64,000 miles but I have not seen any service indicator at all, is this normal?
I do 90% motorway miles at an average speed of 50 mph over the last 8,000 miles, does this make any difference?

Many thank.

I'm sure the maximum interval for the 2.7D is either 15,000 miles or 12 months. Seeing as yours has now gone to 16,000 miles since it's last service I would get it done asap.

**philayl** · 20-08-11, 14:16

Service interval is 15,000 miles or 12 months whichever comes first, do not wait for the service indicator to tell you, it is only a guide. Going by your mileage you are overdue a service now, not a wise situation when a DPF is fitted.

**theig** · 20-08-11, 16:50

Definitely get it serviced sooner not later. DPFs result in the engine oil being diluted with fuel. Eventually the oil stops lubricating the engine and ----BANG.

FWIW Audi now stipulate mandatory oil changes every 9000 miles for cars used in town to maintain the warranty. For comparison, the service interval for high mileage motorway use is ca 15k. That's what a DPF does to your oil.