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How to change manual gearbox oil on AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Automatic transmission fluid : 60000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 4.2 quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 3.7 quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 4.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 3.0, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 3.0 … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 4.2 quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 3.7 quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 4.0 TDI quattro, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 3.0, AUDI A8 (4E2, 4E8) 3.0 … 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
All the parts you need to replace – Gearbox Oil and Transmission Oil for A8 (4E2, 4E8) and other AUDI models
Automatic transmission fluid
Automatic transmission fluid
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
HEX bit No.H17.
Impact socket №12
Torque wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Fender cover
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – AUDI A8 (4E_). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: manual gearbox oil – AUDI A8 (4E_). Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Open the hood.Step 2Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.Step 3Lift 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
Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #12. Use a Phillips screwdriver. - Step 5
Remove the oil pan cover. - Step 6.1
Clean the area around the gearbox housing filler hole.Step 6.2
Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. - Step 7
Put a waste oil container with at least 3 l capacity under the drainage hole. - Step 8
Unscrew the drain plug. Use HEX No.H17. - Step 9
Drain the used oil.Replacement: manual gearbox oil – AUDI A8 (4E_). Professionals recommend:Caution! The oil may be hot. - Step 10
Unscrew the filler plug of the gearbox housing. Use HEX No.H17.
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