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) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 2.0, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.6, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 2.0 FSI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T quattro … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change Engine Oil and Oil filter on AUDI A4 B6 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) and other AUDI models

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B6. Tools you might need:

                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Drive socket # 19 
                    
                      Oil filter cup socket 67-14F
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B6. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Please note: all work on the car – Audi A4 B6 – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

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

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B6. Tip from AUTODOC:
The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
Step 2

Loosen the oil filter. Use the 67-14F socket.
Step 3

Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.

Step 4

Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 67-14F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B6. Professionals recommend:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 5

Put the old oil filter in the container.
Step 6

Clean the oil filter seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.

Step 7

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 8

Screw the new filter into its place. Use the 67-14F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 9

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 11

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B6. AUTODOC recommends:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 12

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.

Step 13

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 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: 4.1 l.

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