bdkyzer

Hi All…I'm new to this forum after moving from a Subaru WRX for the past 5+ years and my wife and I recently got an 08' Q7 3.6 premium.

I had a question about routine oil changes. I've typically been a DIY for most automotive maintenance except for the most challenging of repairs.

I wanted to get this group's thought on the utility of the Bentley documentation published.
http://www.bentleypublishers.com/aud...009-ebahn.html

Anyone used this and find it useful or since this is a luxury car made in the era of blending mechanical and electronic systems much of the repair work will have to be done at a shop and the investment in this resources will likely be a waste of $$. Thoughts?

DUTCH VanAtlanta

I find the Bentley manual to be very useful, even though I have a 2010 Q7 and the manual only cover up to 2009.

It is a bit of a pita to use with Windows 7, however. You must install Windows Virtual PC and Windows XP Mode in order to use it with Win 7. Instructions on how to do this are in Bentley's Wiki.

Jacket

Just bumping this thread in case anyone has new or updated information on the repair manual for the Q7.

- Is there still nothing past the 2009 MY?
- Nothing for the TDI?

For those of you that have the Bentley manual, does it cover things (in detail) like interior disassembly, torque specs for nuts and bolts, and procedures for repairs and replacement of parts?

Jacket

Anyone?

DUTCH VanAtlanta

No update and nothing on the TDI engine.

That being said, it does give detailed disassembly and assembly instructions. I use it for my 2010 Q7 3.0 TDI regularly.

Jacket

Thanks Dutch - good to know although odd that no one is providing details on the Q7 TDI.

Any pics of your G Wagen?

DUTCH VanAtlanta

Lots scattered through the albums posted here:

http://www.pbase.com/flydutch

Petee_c

I've been finding good info on Chilton's online. My local public library has a subscription, and I can assess it from home with my library card.

I've got a 2011 q7 TDI, and I it's pointing me to under the 2nd row left seat for the fuel filter in my vehicle. I can find the filter under the hood, so they might be right.

DUTCH VanAtlanta

Can't speak for the 2011 TDI; but on my 2010 TDI, it is under the hood.