Oil change and suspension check

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10-16-2018, 04:52 PM

Dino1147

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Oil change and suspension check

Can I properly drain the oil on a 2010 with the front wheels on drive on car ramps or will the angle the car is at mess it up?

While I have it somewhat elevated I want to check the bushings. It's getting colder and they are starting to squeak again. Anything I'm looking for besides obvious wear/damage? I'm expecting to replace UCAs and sway bar links.

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10-16-2018, 04:56 PM

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I think the squeaking is from the C clamps of the sway bars, mine was torn pretty badly on one side when I replaced my CA. It's in one of my posts.
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10-16-2018, 06:06 PM

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On any of the Audis (and a recent VW) I do, ramps if anything are better. Plug location is such that some angle downward to the rear helps drain a little more. Can't be 100% sure of a 4.2 FSI pan, but true on my D3 W12 and C5 A6 4.2 and another half dozen or more of many generations.