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Old 01-27-2011, 09:12 PM
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I just got a new 2011 S4, and I'm interested in doing the oil myself. I've been all over the internet and local shops looking for a T35 torx. Does anybody have a spot I can order it from? I'm in Boulder, Colorado if anybody knows of a local shop. I even thought about asking the dealer if I can buy one from there.

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http://www.etoolsrus.com/browse.cfm/4,5120.html
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Old 01-27-2011, 09:53 PM
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go to the hardware store... home depot, lowes, sears, harbor freight, osh, whatever you ave where you are...
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this needs to be stickied
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The S4 has a dipstick tube? Where is this located and where can i buy a dipstick?
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Originally Posted by skiracerblah
The S4 has a dipstick tube? Where is this located and where can i buy a dipstick?

Right front of engine. Complete with Video of install;

http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B8_S4-...ick/ES2070638/
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Old 01-28-2011, 01:26 PM
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Right front of engine. Complete with Video of install;

http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B8_S4-...ick/ES2070638/
Perfect! Thx for the link. So, if i bought one of those Mityvac fluid extractors i would insert the suction tube into that dipstick tube?
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Originally Posted by skiracerblah
Perfect! Thx for the link. So, if i bought one of those Mityvac fluid extractors i would insert the suction tube into that dipstick tube?
Yes, there are several tube sizes. You need to warm the engine oil, maybe 175F, before extraction.
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Old 01-29-2011, 06:50 AM
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Try Wiha Tools (www.wihatools.com). Excellent quality German made tools at pretty reasonable prices.
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no need to go crazy with an expensive Torx bit... http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...tegory=&q=torx
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no need to go crazy with an expensive Torx bit... http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...tegory=&q=torx
Love Harbor Freight, but I'm not seeing a T35. Anyone have luck in-store there?
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