Audi A1 oil change and oil filter

Raise the vehicle and secure it on jack stands: Securing the vehicle

Open the hood

Remove the engine cover by pulling it upwards

Unscrew the filler cap and remove the oil dipstick

The oil filter is located here

Remove the T30 screw

Move the metal tab to the side to access the oil filter

Using the ratchet with the extension and the 32 socket, unscrew the oil filters.

Remove the old oil filter

Replace the three seals

Check that the new oil filter matches the old one

Clip the new oil filter

Remove the under-engine plate by unscrewing the 9 T25 screws

Place a bin under the vehicle

Unscrew the oil pan plug using a 19 mm wrench.

Once the oil has stopped flowing, replace the cap and tighten it using the 19 wrench.

The cap seal cannot be replaced.

Reassemble the plate under the engine and screw in the 9 T25 screws

Reinstall the new oil filter onto the engine, starting by hand tightening it.

Finish tightening using the ratchet

Replace the metal tab then tighten the T30 Torx screw

Pour the oil recommended by the manufacturer into the filler hole

Check the level

Be careful not to exceed the maximum level

Replace the filler cap and oil dipstick

Start the engine for a few seconds to fill the oil filter

Recheck the oil level

Please note that the voucher is just below the maximum.

Replace the engine plate by clipping it in place

To reset, use the buttons on the car radio.

Press CAR

Select “Maintenance and checks”

Select “Maintenance Schedules”

Select “Reset oil change interval”

Select YES

Check if the reset worked