How to carry out replacement: Oil Filter 2.6 Audi A6 C4
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How to change engine oil and filter on AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Oil Filter on your AUDI A6
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.0, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.0, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.0 16V, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.6, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.8, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.0 16V quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.6 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.8 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) S6 Turbo quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 1.8, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 1.8 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.3, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.3 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.0, AUDI A6 Saloon (4A2, C4) 2.8 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – AUDI A6 (4A, C4). Tools you'll need:
Oil filter cup socket 65/67-14f
Drive socket # 19
Ring spanner # 19
Torque wrench
Oil drain pan
Funnel
Microfibre towel
Fender cover
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
  • Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
  • Use only new O-rings during installation.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – AUDI A6 (4A, C4).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
    Step 4
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  2. Step 5
    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover.
    Step 6
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  3. Step 7
    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket No.19 or ring spanner No.19.
    Step 8
    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – AUDI A6 (4A, C4). AUTODOC recommends:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
    Step 9
    Move the container under the oil filter.
    Step 10
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    Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 65/67-14f socket.
    Please note!
    You might need other tools.
  4. Step 11
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    Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
  5. Step 12
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    Remove the oil filter. Put the old oil filter in the container.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – AUDI A6 (4A, C4). 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.
  6. Step 13
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    Clean the oil filter seat.
  7. Step 14
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    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
  8. Step 15
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    Screw the new filter into its place. Tighten it to 20 nm torque. Use a torque wrench. Use the 65/67-14f socket.
    Please note!
    You might need other tools.
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