How to change engine oil and filter on Audi A4 B7 – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1year / 15000km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI quattro,
AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI,
AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI quattro,
AUDI A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) 2.0 TFSI
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change oil filter and engine oil on AUDI A4 B7 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]
All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for A4 Saloon (8EC, B7) and other AUDI models
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B7. AUTODOC recommends:
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 B7. Use the following procedure:
Step 1
Open the hood.
Step 2
Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
Step 3
Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 4
Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B7. AUTODOC experts recommend:
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 5
Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 6
Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 7
Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8
Drain the used oil.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B7. Tip:
Caution! The oil may be hot.
Step 9
Disconnect the engine wiring harness connector.
Step 10
Unscrew the cap of the oil filter cover.
Step 11
Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
Step 12
Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #36. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13
Put the old oil filter in the container.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B7. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 14
Clean the oil filter seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 15
Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 16
Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 17
Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 18
Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
Step 19
Install the new oil filter to the mounting seat on the filter cover.
Please note!
Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
Step 20
Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 21
Install a new oil filter housing cover and tighten it. Use a drive socket #36. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 22
Screw on the cap of the oil filter cover.
Step 23
Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 24
Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 26 Nm torque.
Step 25
Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 26
Lower the car.
Step 27
Connect the engine wiring harness connector.
Step 28
Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 29
Insert the funnel.
Step 30
Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 4.6 l.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B7. AUTODOC recommends:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 31
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 32
Install the oil filler cap.
Step 33
Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 34
Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 35
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 36
Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 37
Close the hood.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – Audi A4 B7. Professionals recommend:
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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