Thank you for this...I suspected over a long time that my local shop has not been doing the oil changes correctly, no way they have the tool. Im my opinion they have changed the oil and never replaced the oil filter....I will get the tool and do next change
Pablo Gonzalez I was trying to see how that tool has any value? Can't I just unscrew it and have the oil spill out like it normal would on any other car?
Yes, you can just remove the filter housing without draining it with the special tool. It will make a mess, but you can do it that way. You can drain it without that tool, if you like. Just use a long screwdriver to press the nipple upwards. You'll still make a mess, but it won't be nearly as messy (just lay newspaper or old rags on the suspension/frame to help contain the mess).
I would advise to not buy a 10 year old audi. I have one and even the simple things are not simple. Youll be buying all sorts of new tools just to do ruitine maintenance.
Hello P Neumann, The standard VW and Audi style plug connectors can be difficult to remove. In one of our other videos I demonstrate how to remove this style of plug. At around the time of 2:44. I hope this helps, and if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask! Video: ua-cam.com/video/cTUVlGsUzXU/v-deo.html
Thank you- got it. TAB back. I got it off. Dumb question- but does anyone name these types of clips/plugs? So easy to break especially if its cold out. Success on the oil change but was really messy oil filter change without the tube tool. In the oil filter mess/chaos and such I forgot to put drain plug in....wasted ~2.5 liters of new oil. :( I'll try to do a hack on the T 40057 tool for oil filter. $50+shipping for plastic tube....I may have to cut a milk jug and press on the drain release instead. Thank you
Great video, but I still can not disconnect the motor mount sensor plug. There is no apparent "tab" that moves on mine. This is the hardest part of the job and would be great if someone posted a close-up video or perhaps a drawing showing how the connector comes off. I hate VW/Audi when they design s*** unserviceable stuff like this.
I got it off. Easily done from the engine compartment. Perhaps not the "correct" way, but sliding a very small flat screwdriver under the rectangular "bump out" on the rear side of the connector (inserting the screwdriver from right to left as you are looking down at it from the open hood) frees the lock "nub" and it slides right off.
Hello Flavio, The name of the oil used in this video is RAVENOL VMO 5W-40. It's available on our website here: www.blauparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=J1A1514-A Also, if you are interested, we have oil change kits for the Audi TT 2.0T that include the RAVENOL VMO 5W-40 as well an oil filter and drain plug. Both of which are currently 15% off with the code "TTCUP". There are two different options depending on your engine code, I'll link both below. Hope this helps! And if you have any other questions, just ask. (Engine Code CDMA or BPY): www.blauparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=J1A5086-C (Engine Code CCTA or CETA): www.blauparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=J1A5088-M
Can you verify the torque specs again please. You mentioned 22 ft-lbs for the torque on the drain plug, and 25 nm for the torque on the oil filter housing. Are both ft-lbs or nm or as you described it in the video?
Hi +Demetrios Manos, The factory Audi torque specification for the oil pan drain plug is 22 ft lb. and the oil filter housing is 25 newton meters or 18 ft. lb. when converted. The 25 newton meters should be indicated on the filter housing. Also you could choose to go a little lighter on the drain plug such as 20 ft. lb. We hope this helps answer your question!
Thank you for the clarification. On another point, I don't have the special tool to attach to the oil filter housing to drain the oil, although I've read you can push on the release valve with a screwdriver to allow the oil to flow out of the filter housing. Might be a little messier though Great video by the way.
+Demetrios Manos You’re correct, the tool is just to minimize the mess. The valve in the filter housing can be pushed on to release some of the oil in the filter housing and minimize the mess.
Hi. Great video. Thanks for making it. BTW, How do you remove the motor mount sensor? (+- 3:37 in) Pull it out?
Thank you for this...I suspected over a long time that my local shop has not been doing the oil changes correctly, no way they have the tool. Im my opinion they have changed the oil and never replaced the oil filter....I will get the tool and do next change
Pablo Gonzalez I was trying to see how that tool has any value? Can't I just unscrew it and have the oil spill out like it normal would on any other car?
Pablo Gonzalez from 3:50 to like 5:00 that part I feel like I could just unscrew the filter itself and skip that part
Yes, you can just remove the filter housing without draining it with the special tool. It will make a mess, but you can do it that way. You can drain it without that tool, if you like. Just use a long screwdriver to press the nipple upwards. You'll still make a mess, but it won't be nearly as messy (just lay newspaper or old rags on the suspension/frame to help contain the mess).
Also you can cut a milk jug or something similar to sit right under the filter housing. No mess.
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Thank you so much for posting this.
I have a question of the filter want snapped in the housing will it leak oil
Anyone use Mobil 1 0w40? I've done some reading and some people recommend it. Going to be doing my first change on my A4 soon.
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Perfect Video tnx 🤟
i looking at buying a used 07 a4 and expect to do my own work but man its looking like a pain to do a "simple" oil change
Ninja Man totally worth it man
I would advise to not buy a 10 year old audi. I have one and even the simple things are not simple. Youll be buying all sorts of new tools just to do ruitine maintenance.
@@deasttn agreed. Just spent around $150-$200 in parts and tools just to change the oil, oil filter, spark plugs, and air filter
How do you remove the motor mount sensor plug. I don't want to break the thing. Thanks in advance
Hello P Neumann,
The standard VW and Audi style plug connectors can be difficult to remove. In one of our other videos I demonstrate how to remove this style of plug. At around the time of 2:44. I hope this helps, and if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask! Video: ua-cam.com/video/cTUVlGsUzXU/v-deo.html
Thank you- got it. TAB back. I got it off. Dumb question- but does anyone name these types of clips/plugs? So easy to break especially if its cold out. Success on the oil change but was really messy oil filter change without the tube tool. In the oil filter mess/chaos and such I forgot to put drain plug in....wasted ~2.5 liters of new oil. :( I'll try to do a hack on the T 40057 tool for oil filter. $50+shipping for plastic tube....I may have to cut a milk jug and press on the drain release instead. Thank you
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Great video, but I still can not disconnect the motor mount sensor plug. There is no apparent "tab" that moves on mine. This is the hardest part of the job and would be great if someone posted a close-up video or perhaps a drawing showing how the connector comes off. I hate VW/Audi when they design s*** unserviceable stuff like this.
I got it off. Easily done from the engine compartment. Perhaps not the "correct" way, but sliding a very small flat screwdriver under the rectangular "bump out" on the rear side of the connector (inserting the screwdriver from right to left as you are looking down at it from the open hood) frees the lock "nub" and it slides right off.
I could use the same oil for the Audi TT 2.0 Cabriolet. What is the name of the oil? Thanks for the video
Hello Flavio,
The name of the oil used in this video is RAVENOL VMO 5W-40. It's available on our website here: www.blauparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=J1A1514-A
Also, if you are interested, we have oil change kits for the Audi TT 2.0T that include the RAVENOL VMO 5W-40 as well an oil filter and drain plug. Both of which are currently 15% off with the code "TTCUP". There are two different options depending on your engine code, I'll link both below. Hope this helps! And if you have any other questions, just ask.
(Engine Code CDMA or BPY): www.blauparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=J1A5086-C
(Engine Code CCTA or CETA): www.blauparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=J1A5088-M
Thank you very much!
Can you verify the torque specs again please. You mentioned 22 ft-lbs for the torque on the drain plug, and 25 nm for the torque on the oil filter housing. Are both ft-lbs or nm or as you described it in the video?
Hi +Demetrios Manos,
The factory Audi torque specification for the oil pan drain plug is 22 ft lb. and the oil filter housing is 25 newton meters or 18 ft. lb. when converted. The 25 newton meters should be indicated on the filter housing. Also you could choose to go a little lighter on the drain plug such as 20 ft. lb. We hope this helps answer your question!
Thank you for the clarification.
On another point, I don't have the special tool to attach to the oil filter housing to drain the oil, although I've read you can push on the release valve with a screwdriver to allow the oil to flow out of the filter housing. Might be a little messier though
Great video by the way.
+Demetrios Manos
You’re correct, the tool is just to minimize the mess. The valve in the filter housing can be pushed on to release some of the oil in the filter housing and minimize the mess.