anyone near new haven, ct change their own oil????
09-25-2003, 10:09 AM
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well....
i just put in a chip and i'm thinking that with the increased stress i should change the oil more than once every 10k. just want someone to show me how to do it when the time comes. i'll buy the beer.
09-25-2003, 10:21 AM
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It's really very easy on our cars...
The drain plug and oil filter are easily accessible once the belly pan is removed.
Steps are as follows:
1. Drive the car up on ramps.
2. Remove the plastic belly pan (a bunch of 1/4 turn screws)
3. Open the drain plug at the bottom of the oil pan and let the oil drain into an oil pan.
4. Remove the oil filter using a good filter wrench. I have one with three claws that tighten down on the filter. Others here like the strap type wrenches.
5. Put the drain plug back in.
6. Put a little fresh oil on the rubber gasket of the new oil filter and screw it on hand tight.
7. Fill up the car with ~6.5 qts of oil.
8. Start the car and check for any leaks. If none are found, back it down the ramps.
9. Let the car idle for a few minutes and then shut it off and check the oil level. Add oil if necessary to top it off. The specs call for 6.9 qts, but I've found that a full 7 qts is perfect.
I've seen a few detailed writeups here so if you search I'm sure you could find them. If you really need assistance when the time comes and can't find someone closer, let me know.
I change my oil every 5k miles and I use Mobil1 0W40.
-Dave Pramanik
Steps are as follows:
1. Drive the car up on ramps.
2. Remove the plastic belly pan (a bunch of 1/4 turn screws)
3. Open the drain plug at the bottom of the oil pan and let the oil drain into an oil pan.
4. Remove the oil filter using a good filter wrench. I have one with three claws that tighten down on the filter. Others here like the strap type wrenches.
5. Put the drain plug back in.
6. Put a little fresh oil on the rubber gasket of the new oil filter and screw it on hand tight.
7. Fill up the car with ~6.5 qts of oil.
8. Start the car and check for any leaks. If none are found, back it down the ramps.
9. Let the car idle for a few minutes and then shut it off and check the oil level. Add oil if necessary to top it off. The specs call for 6.9 qts, but I've found that a full 7 qts is perfect.
I've seen a few detailed writeups here so if you search I'm sure you could find them. If you really need assistance when the time comes and can't find someone closer, let me know.
I change my oil every 5k miles and I use Mobil1 0W40.
-Dave Pramanik
09-25-2003, 10:25 AM
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It's really very simple if you have the tools.
Pull car up on ramps. Remove 6 screws holding on the belly cover and don't for get the extra couple in the wheel wells.
Get your wrench and undo the drain plug. Drain oil.
Replace drain plug and new washer
Poke hole in filter to drain oil. Remove filter. Replace filter with Audi filter (available at stealership parts counter). <open can of worms>Fill up (6.9 liters) with your choice of motor oil</close can>
Re-install belly cover.
Idle car for a min. Turn off car. Check oil level. Add oil if needed.
Get your wrench and undo the drain plug. Drain oil.
Replace drain plug and new washer
Poke hole in filter to drain oil. Remove filter. Replace filter with Audi filter (available at stealership parts counter). <open can of worms>Fill up (6.9 liters) with your choice of motor oil</close can>
Re-install belly cover.
Idle car for a min. Turn off car. Check oil level. Add oil if needed.
