Oil drain plug access??
04-22-2015, 05:46 AM
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Oil drain plug access??
I've searched but haven't found a definitive answer. Has anyone changed their own oil in a 2014 3.0T and if so did you have to use an extractor or were you able to access the oil drain plug from underneath the vehicle? I have heard there is no access (trapdoor) on a 2014? Thanks for any advice!
04-27-2015, 10:27 AM
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Oly, check this out over on AZ. It's for a B8 S4 like you apparently have. It should get you started. You'll have to verify there aren't any changes (oil capacity etc) for your 2014.
DIY - B8 S4 Oil Change
DIY - B8 S4 Oil Change
04-27-2015, 03:11 PM
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Many of us around here change our own oil.....
I've searched but haven't found a definitive answer. Has anyone changed their own oil in a 2014 3.0T and if so did you have to use an extractor or were you able to access the oil drain plug from underneath the vehicle? I have heard there is no access (trapdoor) on a 2014? Thanks for any advice!
I prefer sucking it out. You can break the lower pan attachment hardware easily if not careful. My cousin has cut a hole in his 2011 Q5 lower engine pan to access the drain plug with ease. He then covered the hole with a square of black plastic and secured with 4 screws.
04-30-2015, 07:20 AM
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I had a 2010 3.2L and now a 2013 3.0T and have changed the oil in both via the oil plug. I have no experience with an extractor and use the drain plug out of habits formed over 25 years.
Performing an oil change on the Audi Q5 3.0T engine involves average effort if you drain using gravity. I am thin and flexible enough that I don't need to use a jack or ramps. The majority of the effort goes into removing the pan under the engine compartment. You need some torx-drive sockets for some of the fasteners.
My last oil change took about 20-25 minutes start-to-finish.
Other guys on here report excellent results using an extractor... so I think you can't lose either way you go.
Performing an oil change on the Audi Q5 3.0T engine involves average effort if you drain using gravity. I am thin and flexible enough that I don't need to use a jack or ramps. The majority of the effort goes into removing the pan under the engine compartment. You need some torx-drive sockets for some of the fasteners.
My last oil change took about 20-25 minutes start-to-finish.
Other guys on here report excellent results using an extractor... so I think you can't lose either way you go.
05-01-2015, 03:56 PM
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There's no trap door. The dealer mentioned something like removing 19 screws to remove the road pan and that's why they use the suction bottle.
The suction bottles work well, I've used them in other applications. BUT. Now you've got a three foot long vinyl tube, covered in old engine oil, whipping around when you pull it out. And oil always runs on the outside of the main bottle when you empty it.
So you've got a filthy oil-spraying mess, unless you use paper towels on the dip tube as you remove it. And more paper towels to contain what drips out of it. And more paper towels on the bottle and at least two heavy trash bags to contain the whole thing, so it doesn't leave oil stains while you're waiting for the next oil change.
Personally, when it is time for the next change? The road pan is coming off and a HOLE is being installed below the drain plug. I'll slap a piece of mylar or stainless tape over it, to seal it off until the next change. Maybe I'll have "WARRANTY VOID IF REMOVED" printed on it, in case I have to impress an Audi mechanic.(G)
If it was a Volvo, they'd have intelligently used Dzus fasteners instead of nineteen screws.
The suction bottles work well, I've used them in other applications. BUT. Now you've got a three foot long vinyl tube, covered in old engine oil, whipping around when you pull it out. And oil always runs on the outside of the main bottle when you empty it.
So you've got a filthy oil-spraying mess, unless you use paper towels on the dip tube as you remove it. And more paper towels to contain what drips out of it. And more paper towels on the bottle and at least two heavy trash bags to contain the whole thing, so it doesn't leave oil stains while you're waiting for the next oil change.
Personally, when it is time for the next change? The road pan is coming off and a HOLE is being installed below the drain plug. I'll slap a piece of mylar or stainless tape over it, to seal it off until the next change. Maybe I'll have "WARRANTY VOID IF REMOVED" printed on it, in case I have to impress an Audi mechanic.(G)
If it was a Volvo, they'd have intelligently used Dzus fasteners instead of nineteen screws.
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05-06-2015, 10:26 AM
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I've searched but haven't found a definitive answer. Has anyone changed their own oil in a 2014 3.0T and if so did you have to use an extractor or were you able to access the oil drain plug from underneath the vehicle? I have heard there is no access (trapdoor) on a 2014? Thanks for any advice!
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05-06-2015, 12:01 PM
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I extract my oil with my vehicles and I haven't experienced any sort of messy situation like others have mentioned.
Usually when pulling the hose out after I've extracted all the oil I'll grab a shop towel and wipe off any excess and leave the towel wrapped around it. The towel is thick enough to soak up the oil that drips and as long as you keep the opening facing up it wont leak everywhere. I'll then remove the hose from the extractor wrap it up with the towel still on the end and transfer the old oil into the waste oil drum.
Below is the extractor I use.
Click HERE to order or for more information
Jason
Usually when pulling the hose out after I've extracted all the oil I'll grab a shop towel and wipe off any excess and leave the towel wrapped around it. The towel is thick enough to soak up the oil that drips and as long as you keep the opening facing up it wont leak everywhere. I'll then remove the hose from the extractor wrap it up with the towel still on the end and transfer the old oil into the waste oil drum.
Below is the extractor I use.
Click HERE to order or for more information
Jason
Last edited by ECS Tuning-Audi; 05-06-2015 at 12:05 PM.
05-06-2015, 12:02 PM
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If there is no trapdoor in the 2014 2.-T roadpan, why would there be one in the 3.0T roadpan?
This is not The Audi Way. You will use a proper matching tool to remove the 19 critical retaining screws and drop the road pan, which ensures that you also have the opportunity to have it washed and polished on both sides while it is off, and the chassis that was concealed with it washed and polished as well.
http://newcontent.westmarine.com/con...l/11047123.jpg
WEST MARINE Manual Oil Extractor - 6.9 Quart | West Marine
Don't even dream about using a marine grade oil sucker, such as the type many sailors use, because that is not an authorized Audi Special Service Tool and it could cause spontaneous explosion of the vehicle, which would not be covered under warranty. Despite the scurrilous internet rumors that such devices work perfectly well.
This is not The Audi Way. You will use a proper matching tool to remove the 19 critical retaining screws and drop the road pan, which ensures that you also have the opportunity to have it washed and polished on both sides while it is off, and the chassis that was concealed with it washed and polished as well.
http://newcontent.westmarine.com/con...l/11047123.jpg
WEST MARINE Manual Oil Extractor - 6.9 Quart | West Marine
Don't even dream about using a marine grade oil sucker, such as the type many sailors use, because that is not an authorized Audi Special Service Tool and it could cause spontaneous explosion of the vehicle, which would not be covered under warranty. Despite the scurrilous internet rumors that such devices work perfectly well.