Oil drain plug ?! (trying to change oil)
11-07-2012, 03:38 PM
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I used a MityVac 7201 and sucked the oil out through what would normally be the dipstick tube. I was concerned about getting all of the oil out, but my 3.0 holds 7.2 quarts, and it took 7.2 quarts to fill it back up. This is apparently how the dealer does it, and it is much simpler and less messy than using a drain plug. With the top mounted filter there's no need for a jack. I'm assuming the 2.0 is setup for this as well.
01-20-2013, 02:56 PM
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Hey Guys,
Im trying to change the oil on my 2012 A6 C7 but I can't find the oil drain plug in the oil pan. Has anyone changed there oil and located it? I find it pretty strange I cant locate the the bolt. And yes I removed the under plastic panel.. I see the oil pan but no plug...
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Im trying to change the oil on my 2012 A6 C7 but I can't find the oil drain plug in the oil pan. Has anyone changed there oil and located it? I find it pretty strange I cant locate the the bolt. And yes I removed the under plastic panel.. I see the oil pan but no plug...
Thanks!'
John
01-20-2013, 04:17 PM
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It's official there is no drain plug, I asked the dealer. I decided to use a hand pump and it took 1.5 days to empty the oil, it was horrible. Apparently you need to buy a motorized pump to change your oil now, ugh...! I think I may actually take it somewhere next time, not worth my time...
01-21-2013, 05:11 AM
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At least .000001 MPG improvement.
Or maybe there's another reason?
01-21-2013, 05:49 AM
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To make it intentionally more complex so that the customers resort using delear services rather than doing themselves?
01-21-2013, 07:11 AM
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01-21-2013, 09:40 AM
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Not sure what the dealer is smoking [whatever it is, I would like some 
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I have been under my 2012 A6 2.0T and have seen the drain plug. If I recall correctly, it was a 10mm Hex type. For the record, I still suck the oil out of the dipstick tube as it is much easier! I do however get under the car every other oil change to make sure all is well!
take a look at this link below, then also click on the exploded view parts diagram!
http://www.audionlineparts.com/parts...20drain%20plug
]I have been under my 2012 A6 2.0T and have seen the drain plug. If I recall correctly, it was a 10mm Hex type. For the record, I still suck the oil out of the dipstick tube as it is much easier! I do however get under the car every other oil change to make sure all is well!
take a look at this link below, then also click on the exploded view parts diagram!
http://www.audionlineparts.com/parts...20drain%20plug
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01-21-2013, 04:41 PM
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01-21-2013, 05:08 PM
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Yes they both have drain plugs. Whatever dealer said they don't needs to learn there product. The 3.0 has a 6mm hex to remove it and the 2.0 takes a 19mm wrench to remove the drain plug. They are both on the left side of the pan but the 2.0 is angled and the 3.0 is point straight down.