When to replace the Oil Filter on your AUDI COUPE
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI COUPE (81, 85) 1.8 GT, AUDI COUPE (81, 85) 1.8 GT, AUDI COUPE (81, 85) 1.8 GT, AUDI COUPE (81, 85) 1.9, AUDI COUPE (81, 85) 2.0, AUDI COUPE (81, 85) 2.1 GT, AUDI COUPE (81, 85) 2.2 GT, AUDI COUPE (81, 85) 2.2 GT, AUDI COUPE (81, 85) 2.2 quattro, AUDI COUPE (81, 85) 2.2 quattro, AUDI COUPE (81, 85) 1.8 GT, AUDI COUPE (81, 85) 1.8 GT, AUDI COUPE (81, 85) 2.3, AUDI COUPE (81, 85) 2.3 quattro, AUDI COUPE (81, 85) 2.0, AUDI COUPE (81, 85) 2.1 GT, AUDI COUPE (81, 85) 1.8 GT quattro View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – AUDI COUPE (81, 85). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 17
Oil filter cup socket 76/14-F
Ratchet wrench
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Fender cover
Replacement: engine oil and filter – AUDI COUPE (81, 85). 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 COUPE (81, 85). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    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.Unscrew the oil filler plug.
    Step 2
    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 4
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  3. Step 5
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – AUDI COUPE (81, 85). AUTODOC recommends:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  4. Step 6
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
  5. Step 7
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    Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 nm torque.
  6. Step 8
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  7. Step 9
    Lower the car.
    Step 10
    Open the hood.
    Step 11
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 12
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    Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 76/14-F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 13
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    Put the old oil filter in the container.
  9. Step 14
    Clean the oil filter seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Step 15
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    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
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