Did my oil change, what a PITA
05-03-2007, 02:56 AM
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Did my oil change, what a PITA
Just a few clips for the plastic panels underneath. Not a big deal, just significantly more work than my old Wrangler.
You think Audi could have made it harder to reach the filter canister?
Dealer must have really cranked it down @ first oil change. I had to use an adjustable wrench and even then it didn't want to budge. Tried it from the top and bottom. Top wound up being best.
Biggest socket wrench I had was 1 1/4" but still too small to fit around that to get better leverage.
The Oil filter housing drain tool was well worth the investment for $60. I can tell the oil would have gone everywhere if I had not had that tool.
Still, awkward angle to reach up and screw that thing in.
Gotta love that you don't need a funnel to get oil into the engine. Hole under the cap is big and wide enough.
You think Audi could have made it harder to reach the filter canister?
Dealer must have really cranked it down @ first oil change. I had to use an adjustable wrench and even then it didn't want to budge. Tried it from the top and bottom. Top wound up being best.
Biggest socket wrench I had was 1 1/4" but still too small to fit around that to get better leverage.
The Oil filter housing drain tool was well worth the investment for $60. I can tell the oil would have gone everywhere if I had not had that tool.
Still, awkward angle to reach up and screw that thing in.
Gotta love that you don't need a funnel to get oil into the engine. Hole under the cap is big and wide enough.
05-03-2007, 08:54 AM
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