Spark plugs - Replace Every 45,000 kilometres or 3 years, whichever occurs first RS 3, RS 5, TT RS Coupe S6, S7, A8 8-cylinder only Spark plugs - Replace Every 60,000 kilometres or 6 years, whichever occurs first S3, TTS, A4, S4, A4 allroad®, A5, S5, A6 4-cylinder, A6 6-cylinder, A7, A8 6-cylinder, Q5, SQ5, Q7 4-cylinder, Q8 Thankfully, the timing "belt" is a chain on the 3.0L engine and is, therefore, said to be a lifetime part. Nothing REALLY is lifetime -- but the timing belt in this engine would seem to outlast the rest of the car, apparently. Thanks for YOUR help. Your help actually helped me SCHOOL my service adviser -- not bad for a day's posts. Much Timing chain: Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 2004 – 2010: 140 hp: Timing chain: Volkswagen Golf 2.0 FSI 2004 – 2010: 150 hp? Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 2004 – 2010: 170 hp: Timing chain: Volkswagen Golf GTI 2004 – 2010: 200 hp: 180 000 kilometres: Volkswagen Golf R32 2004 – 2010: 250 hp: Timing chain: Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI 2004 – 2010: 105 1. 10-01-2000 05:58 PM. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8) rotors. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Coupe & Cabrio (B8) - Audi S5 2015 - Chain or belt? - Hello everyone, I am new to the S5 world, I have owned both Q5 and presently a Q7 but I am looking to get a 2015 S5. My question is about the timing belt or chain, at what mileage is it recommended to r/Audi • 10 mo. ago. by fortibit. 2014 Q5 engine shot? Timing chain, pistons, rings. Check engine light came on in our 2014 Q5. Turns out the timing chain needs to be replaced. At the same time the vehicle is burning excessive amounts of oil. It needs a quart every 400 to 500 miles. Seems like it could be a problem with the pistons and rings. Labor - Replace The Audi Q5 Timing Chain Drain motor oil and coolant. Remove components as needed to gain access to cam sprocket and timing chain. Replace cam sprocket and timing chain with new items. Install new tensioners, guides and other timing chain related wear parts. Install new seals and gasket(s). The average price of a 2014 Audi Q5 timing belt replacement can vary depending on location. Get a free detailed estimate for a timing belt replacement in your area from KBB.com Older cars may Originally Posted by Rusty Axle. Curious about the longevity of the timing chain in my '13 S5 3.0T motor. I bought the car new and have changed oil well before Audi recommended intervals. My wife's Q5 2.0T timing chain was stretched (97K) and valves kissed the pistons. So it now has a new head, timing chain/tensioner/guides. csAQ.