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Audi oil change

  • 12-02-2010 8:26pm
    #1
    Ban Ki Moon
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    Hey All

    I'm a bit strapped for cash at the moment and me A4 2.0 TDI(B7)needs an oil change and im gonna do a DIY on it

    I have been looking on some audi forums but im not finding a lot of details on diesel engines,Cant find any pictures of the sump and filter on the tdi so that i would see what im about to get into.What tools do i need to remove the filter and drain the engine?

    Thanks in advance for any help


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  • #2
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,688 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    If you have no experience whatsoever, dont attack by yourself. Get a mate to do it with you. It will be straight forward to do the oil change. Air filter will be easy if it needs it. You would also want to drain the fuel filter.
    Get a mate with you. I dont know what type of sump nut that car has but I doubt you would need anything special. The cover under the engine might have those hex head screws (not sure of the correct name) so check that.


  • #3
    Atlantic Dawn
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    M


    There's a good oil filter removal tool in Lidl at the moment, it's €5.99, perfect for getting a good grip to take it off. http://www.lidl.ie/ie/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20100211.index


  • #4
    Ban Ki Moon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 319 ✭✭Ban Ki Moon


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    There's a good oil filter removal tool in Lidl at the moment, it's €5.99, perfect for getting a good grip to take it off. http://www.lidl.ie/ie/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20100211.index
    Lidl?


  • #5
    Fishtits
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭Fishtits


    Wander into your local mechanic and explain the situation, I'm pretty sure the vast majority of them would set you right.

    Short sighted miserable buggers if they didn't IMHO. :D


  • #6
    daithihalton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 114 ✭✭daithihalton


    you need flat screwdriver to remove the undertray then a 19mm ring spanner or socket to remove the sump bung, the oilfilter housing is accessed from the top of the engine under the engine cover to the left side of the engine it needs a 32mm socket to remove it and possibly a flexi extension / unervisal joint
    oh and a tray to catch the old oil


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  • #7
    BennyBlanko
    Closed Accounts Posts: 179 ✭✭BennyBlanko


    If you have ZERO mechanical abilities and little tools, do yourself a MASSIVE favour and go to a independent mechanic who will do the oil change for you. It's not going to cost you a fortune at the end of the day.
    Taking on a job like this without a notion is a fool economy,because if you feck up, like sieze the engine or the like, then you'll regret it.


  • #8
    [Deleted User]
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    On solely an oil change on a car that requires expensive oil the saving will be minimal if you stay away from the main stealer. As the poster above says if you don't have a clue at all best not to attempt it. In saying that it is really simple but you have to have a few things (jack, axle stands, socket set/spanner etc) that you may need to buy thus eating up any savings. Also you could make a mess of it.


  • #9
    nogoodnamesleft
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭nogoodnamesleft


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    There's a good oil filter removal tool in Lidl at the moment, it's €5.99, perfect for getting a good grip to take it off. http://www.lidl.ie/ie/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20100211.index

    I would recommend not using a strap wrench to take off the oil filter on the audi. For the following reasons:
    • The filter used in VAG cars built in recent years are paper filters as opposed to the old metal ones (strap wrench would be fine for this purpose).
    • From expereince you run the possible risk of cracking the top plastic housing using the strap wrench as it will slip the plastic will become considerably tighter as the engine heats and cools during services.

    You would be better off getting an oil filer removal tool for the audi.I have one for the Passat and it makes life a lot easier. You might find this thread I wrote handy If your confident in your own ability to do it.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055757452


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