Jon_Rhea

I plan on changing out my fuel filter this weekend, along w/ a few other things (air filter, cabin filter, coolant flush and oil change). I found these write ups but they are both for a B5 A4. Is everything the same? Also, if anyone has any tips or tricks to make it easier I'd appreciate it!!

TIA!

<a href="https://www.audiworld.com/tech/eng49.shtml">Write Up 1</a>

<a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/2545196.phtml">Write Up 2</a>

sphere

My advice after doing it........pay a shop. It sux.

AvantS4me

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/134540/s4_fuel_filter_tool.jpg"></center><p>you use a tool like this one. Put the correct size bit in it to loosen the filter clamp/holder thing. Run your car down to empty or drain the tank before removing the tank bolts. I just removed the forward bolts on the gas tank. For me the hardest part was getting gas tank bolted back on. Yes I had 1/2 a tank of gas in there.<ul><li><a href="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/134540/100_2146e.jpg">Bigger Picture</a></li></ul>

SUV

Yup... I started and bailed. Had to get a CV boot replaced too.. took it in.

AvantS4me

If you change your own oil or spark plugs you can do it. It is not that bad.

ILLusive

My gas mileage has been slip,slip, slippin....

Jon_Rhea

Ive got about half a tank of fuel right now.

Jay::01-S4@SLW Racin

It's very easy. Use Write Up 1. I've done several...start to finish maybe 30 minutes.

Jon_Rhea

Ok, thanks! Bout to get started!