Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil Filter : 12 month / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.9 TDI

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change oil filter and engine oil on AUDI A4 B6 (8E5) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B6 Avant. List of the tools you'll need:

                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Oil filter cup socket 76-14F
                      
                        Drive socket # 10 
                      
                        Drive socket # 19 
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Oil drain pan
                      
                        Funnel
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Fender cover

All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for A4 Avant (8E5, B6) and other AUDI models

AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.9 TDI

AUDI A4 Avant (8E5, B6) 1.9 TDI

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B6 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Audi A4 B6 Avant.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B6 Avant. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the hood.
Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3

Remove the engine cover caps.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 4

Unscrew the engine cover fastener.Use a drive socket #10.
Step 5

Remove the engine cover.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B6 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC:

Raise the engine cover, holding it on two sides simultaneously.
Step 6

Clean the oil filter housing cap.Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 7

Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
Step 8

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element.Use the 76-14F socket.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9

Put the old oil filter in the container.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B6 Avant. Professionals recommend:

Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter. Cover the oil filter housing with a microfibre towel to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.
Step 10

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 11

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B6 Avant. Tip:

The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Step 12

Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover.Use a drive socket #10.
Step 13

Remove the oil pan cover.
Step 14

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 15

Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 16

Unscrew the drain plug.Use a drive socket #19.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B6 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC:

Caution! The oil may be hot.
Step 18

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 19

Remove old o-rings from the oil filter cover.Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 20

Clean the oil filter housing cap.Use all-purpose cleaning spray.

Step 21

Install new O-rings (2 pieces) and a new oil filter to their mounting seats on the filter cover.

Please note!

Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 22

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 23

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #19.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 24

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 25

Reinstall the oil pan lower cover.
Step 26

Tighten the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover.Use a drive socket #10.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 27

Lower the car.
Step 28

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.

Step 29

Screw the new filter into its place.
Step 30

Install a new oil filter housing cover and tighten it.Use the 76-14F socket.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 31

Install the engine cover and secure it.

AUTODOC recommends:

Make sure the engine cover is properly seated. It should not be displaced with respect to the guiding fasteners.Caution! Do not use excessive force during installation. This may damage the fasteners of the car. Audi A4 B6 Avant
Step 32

Screw in the engine cover fasteners.Use a drive socket #10.
Step 33

Install the engine cover caps.

Step 34

Remove the oil filler cap.Insert the funnel.
Step 35

Pour oil into the engine through the filler.Required amount of oil: 3.9 l.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B6 Avant. Professionals recommend:

Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 36

Check the oil level using the dipstick.Top up oil if necessary.

Please note!

The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 37

Install the oil filler cap.

Step 38

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 39

Run the engine for a few minutes.After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 40

Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.

Please note!

The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.
Step 41

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 42

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B6 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out. To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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