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May 13, 2009 | 03:52 PM

ToddLower

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Oil Filter Access

Hi,
I am trying to change the oil on my 2001 TT 225 hp. I can't seem to reach the oil filter. It is blocked by the intercooler pipe. How do you get access to the filter to change it?

May 13, 2009 | 04:13 PM

thak

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Originally Posted by ToddLower

Hi,
I am trying to change the oil on my 2001 TT 225 hp. I can't seem to reach the oil filter. It is blocked by the intercooler pipe. How do you get access to the filter to change it?

you wrestle it out from underneath....

http://www.tt-forum.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51403

May 13, 2009 | 04:31 PM

ToddLower

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Thank You

Thanks for link. You would have thought that Yahoo would have linked on that post.

todd

May 14, 2009 | 04:41 PM

TSRgeneral

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the best way is to loosen the filter from the top with a oil filter removal wrench then drop it down into an oilpan. Make sure the car is cold. you have to remove any plastic covers that are in your way.

May 14, 2009 | 08:44 PM

achTTung

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skinny arms certainly help.

Been a piece of cake since I removed the stock oil cooler too. sandwich plate for the mocal cooler is less than half the thickness. Makes a big difference.