Audi A6 The mid-sized Audi A6 model offers more room to the driver and passengers over the A4 line.

DIY Oil Change 4.2L

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 2, 2014 | 11:00 PM
  #1  
Acholla's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
1st Gear
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 3
Default DIY Oil Change 4.2L

Hi Guys,

I just got my first Audi - 2005 A6 4.2L, and I really need help with the oil/oil filter replacement procedure. I tried looking through a factory repair manual, but .. Anyone know where I can find a DIY with illustrations?

Many thanks!
 
Old Nov 3, 2014 | 03:26 PM
  #2  
ECS Tuning's Avatar
Sponsor
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 7,225
From: Wadsworth OH
Default

Originally Posted by Acholla
Hi Guys,

I just got my first Audi - 2005 A6 4.2L, and I really need help with the oil/oil filter replacement procedure. I tried looking through a factory repair manual, but .. Anyone know where I can find a DIY with illustrations?

Many thanks!
It's pretty straight forward. The oil filter is located near the firewall right behind the intake manifold. See the image below.



Once you remove and change the filter its just like any other oil change. Remove the belly pan, crack open the drain plug, then replace fluids.

Jason
 
Old Nov 3, 2014 | 11:28 PM
  #3  
Acholla's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
1st Gear
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 3
Default

This is very helpful. I previously owned a Passat 4motion and I thought the setup would be similar, but they are quite different. Thanks very much Jason!
 
Old Nov 4, 2014 | 10:33 AM
  #4  
ECS Tuning's Avatar
Sponsor
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 7,225
From: Wadsworth OH
Default

Originally Posted by Acholla
This is very helpful. I previously owned a Passat 4motion and I thought the setup would be similar, but they are quite different. Thanks very much Jason!
No problem! If you have any other questions or need parts help let me know!

Jason
 
Old Nov 4, 2014 | 01:25 PM
  #5  
bradtyler02's Avatar
4th Gear
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 5,312
From: Fort Irwin, CA
Default

FYI, she takes 9.5 quarts of synthetic (0 or 5W/40). Walmart has the 5 quart jugs of Castrol Edge for 21 bucks right now.
 
Old Nov 5, 2014 | 12:55 PM
  #6  
Acholla's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
1st Gear
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 3
Default

Thanks! I'll get two of those.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
2003audiA4avant
B6 Models
5
Jul 13, 2012 09:32 PM
jaymac
Audi A6
10
Feb 1, 2010 06:24 PM
chefro
Audi A6
2
Mar 27, 2009 12:14 PM
sollyd25
Audi A6
4
Jun 27, 2008 01:52 AM
nc 2.7t
Audi A6
7
Jan 6, 2006 02:54 AM




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:45 AM.