Just completed oil change, few questions..
#1
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Just completed oil change, few questions..
Well, this was a major PITA!!! Just like I have read about. Anyway few questions I have here. First where does that washer go that came with the oil filter? I read that it was for the drain on the oil filter housing, but I could not find a drain plug, I found a 5mm allen headbolt under the oil filter housing that just turned, but did not come off. Also, is there any logical reason why Audi put the oil filter in the location they did? I dont think it could be in a tougher place to access. I guess it's good that I wont have to do this until another 7500 miles or so. Thanks!
#2
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Well, this was a major PITA!!! Just like I have read about. Anyway few questions I have here. First where does that washer go that came with the oil filter? I read that it was for the drain on the oil filter housing, but I could not find a drain plug, I found a 5mm allen headbolt under the oil filter housing that just turned, but did not come off. Also, is there any logical reason why Audi put the oil filter in the location they did? I dont think it could be in a tougher place to access. I guess it's good that I wont have to do this until another 7500 miles or so. Thanks!
Don't know why yours didn't come off though. I think the interval in North America is 10,000 miles which comes aroundt too soon for me. As for the filter location- I couldn't find the cannister for my first change before I bought the manual. Just think *Superior German engineering*!!
#3
It's a lot easier your 2nd time around. I think Audi recommends you just remove the top half of the air filter housing but I find that removing the entire housing and disconnecting it from the air pump is easier.
Make sure that you re-tightened that 5mm allen screw as it's the drain for the filter housing. You can also use the pump out of a windex bottle or something similar to ciphon the oil out of there as the drain can be a little messy.
Make sure that you re-tightened that 5mm allen screw as it's the drain for the filter housing. You can also use the pump out of a windex bottle or something similar to ciphon the oil out of there as the drain can be a little messy.
#5
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It's a lot easier your 2nd time around. I think Audi recommends you just remove the top half of the air filter housing but I find that removing the entire housing and disconnecting it from the air pump is easier.
Make sure that you re-tightened that 5mm allen screw as it's the drain for the filter housing. You can also use the pump out of a windex bottle or something similar to ciphon the oil out of there as the drain can be a little messy.
Make sure that you re-tightened that 5mm allen screw as it's the drain for the filter housing. You can also use the pump out of a windex bottle or something similar to ciphon the oil out of there as the drain can be a little messy.
#6
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I'd consider a dab of JB weld or silastic/RTV around the socket head and leave it at that.
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#7
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Ok but I can't get the bolt out, can I just put that stuff around it or does it have to be removed? (the bolt). Also will JB weld or rtv withstand the heat? If so I'll just do that myself. Let me know thanks!
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#8
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I think most of us here find it difficult to believe that your small drain plug is stripped. But, you're there and we aren't. It's almost like you are using a smaller allen head driver and the tool is turning, not the plug. By the way, none of us are discounting your technical or mechanical ability. As long as you've seen the plug rotating; you might as well try sealing it to be safe.
#9
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Exactly the bolt turns but does not tighten or loosen; I'm under the car and can see it turn. No leak with motor off, but when I run it, it leaks a little. I'll see what dealer tells me then I'll maybe try the rtv. A new housing is $675! Can't it just be tapped and re-threaded?
#10
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Exactly the bolt turns but does not tighten or loosen; I'm under the car and can see it turn. No leak with motor off, but when I run it, it leaks a little. I'll see what dealer tells me then I'll maybe try the rtv. A new housing is $675! Can't it just be tapped and re-threaded?