DIY oil change
12-01-2008, 01:41 PM
#1
AudiWorld Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
DIY oil change
Im planning on taking my A3 3.2 across country from DC to new mexico over the christmas holiday. Ill turn 20,000 miles once i reach my destination and will need to change the oil. ( i like to change every 5K). I was wondering how difficult it is to do myself. Ive changed the oil in lots of cars but never my audi. rather than waste a vacation day at the dealership i woant to do it in my inlaws driveway. Do i need any special tools? Where can i buy a filter? What is the level of difficulty with this job? where is the oil filter located?
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
12-01-2008, 03:37 PM
#2
I bought my filter at the dealer, but I'm sure ECS Tuning sells them.
You'll need a huge socket for the filter housing. I think it's 36mm. I ended up with a 1-7/16" socket (which is close enough) and a 1/2" female by 3/4" male adapter, because a socket that big is 3/4" drive.
Pic of the action, since this is an excuse to gratuitously show off my lift:
<img src="http://images44.fotki.com/v1358/photos/7/77755/6596122/A3001-vi.jpg"><ul><li><a href="http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuild_v2.cgi?make=Audi&engine=V6%203.2L&am p;model=A3&submodel=Quattro&category=Maint enance&subcategory=Engine">And ECS does have filters. Scroll down to Engine:Oil Filter.</a></
Pic of the action, since this is an excuse to gratuitously show off my lift:
<img src="http://images44.fotki.com/v1358/photos/7/77755/6596122/A3001-vi.jpg"><ul><li><a href="http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuild_v2.cgi?make=Audi&engine=V6%203.2L&am p;model=A3&submodel=Quattro&category=Maint enance&subcategory=Engine">And ECS does have filters. Scroll down to Engine:Oil Filter.</a></
12-01-2008, 04:02 PM
#3
AudiWorld Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: I bought my filter at the dealer, but I'm sure ECS Tuning sells them.
Thanks! Do you think i can do it without a lift? Where is the drain plug and fliter located? are they both under the engine?
12-02-2008, 05:14 AM
#6
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 366
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Upgrade while you're at it (mine)...
<ul><li><a href="http://oooo-a3.blogspot.com/2008/10/fumoto-oil-drain-valve.html">http://oooo-a3.blogspot.com/2008/10/fumoto-oil-drain-valve.html</a></li></ul>
Trending Topics
12-02-2008, 12:43 PM
#8
New Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
That drain plug valve is sweet but....
What about long term? Normally you'd replace the compression washer to reseal it and your dealing with high heat. Are you getting any leaks?
Also, looks like you got the one with the nipple, (I've got an 08 2.0FSI) do you have enough clearance with it?
Also, looks like you got the one with the nipple, (I've got an 08 2.0FSI) do you have enough clearance with it?
12-03-2008, 07:05 AM
#10
AudiWorld Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: NoVA
Posts: 1,818
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Len, might want to note that the adapter isn't required for the 3.2s
on that note, I have a spare adapter sitting around b/c they never got back to me regarding a refund...anyone?!?!