F1A4

I have a 2000 A4Q Manual Tranmission. Love this car! I've done many oil changes on my '90 Corrado but this will be the first on my A4 so I wanted to verify a few things to ensure that I don't make any seriously bad manouvers.
1. Just to confirm, the drain plug is large hex bolt mounted at the lowest point vertically on the passenger-side front of the oil pan, (opposite side of the oil pan to what appears to be a sending unit for oil temp)?
2. What is the proper hex size to use on the drain plug?
3. I heard that the plug is lifetime service...there are no washers to replace on an oil change...is this correct?
4. Turn counterclockwise to remove?

Thanks

F1A4

Sorry...also should have said its the 1.8T

kenny (dremel)

and replace the washer while you're at it - it's worth the $0.09.

Andy_FL

1. Yes
2. 19mm
3. Correct, only the older style plug "required" a washer change at each service
4. Yep

Good luck.

Andy

kenny (dremel)

eh, nevermind - i'm thinking allen key. don't mind the n00b in the corner.