How to change engine oil and filter on Audi A4 B5 Avant – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12month / 15000km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 T quattro,
AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.6,
AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8,
AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 quattro,
AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 T quattro,
AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 T,
AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) RS4 quattro,
AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8,
AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 quattro,
AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.6
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change Engine Oil and Oil filter on AUDI A4 B5 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC
All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for A4 Avant (8D5, B5) and other AUDI models
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B5 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B5 Avant. Use the following procedure:
Step 1
Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B5 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 2
Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 3
Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4
Drain the used oil.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B5 Avant. AUTODOC recommends:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 5
Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 6
Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 nm torque.
Step 7
Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 8
Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 65/14F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9
Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
Step 10
Remove the oil filter.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B5 Avant. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 11
Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 12
Install a new oil filter.
Step 13
Screw the new filter into its place. Use the 65/14F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 14
Lower the car.
Step 15
Open the hood.
Step 16
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 17
Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 18
Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 19
Insert the funnel.
Step 20
Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 3.9 L.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B5 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 21
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 22
Install the oil filler cap.
Step 23
Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 24
Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 25
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 26
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 27
Close the hood.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B5 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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