Changing the oil filter and draining on Audi A4 IV B8

Raise the vehicle and secure it on jack stands

Open the hood

Remove the engine cover by pulling it upwards

Loosen the oil filter using the ratchet with the large extension and the 30 socket.

Unscrew the T25 screws

Remove the engine cover

Place a bin under the vehicle

Unscrew the oil pan plug using a 19 mm wrench.

Remove the oil filter by pulling on it

Remove the three gaskets using a small screwdriver

Replace the three seals

Check that the new oil filter matches the old one

Clip the new oil filter

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

Finish tightening using the ratchet

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

Reassemble the plate under the engine

Tighten the T25 screws

The cap seal cannot be replaced.

Remove the filler cap

Pour in the oil recommended by the manufacturer

ON THIS MODEL THERE IS NO OIL GAUGE, THE LEVEL IS DONE ON THE ON-BOARD COMPUTER ON THE MMI

Once the oil has been poured into the engine, check the filler cap and start the engine for a few seconds to fill the oil filter.

Check and adjust the oil level using the MMI

Click on the CAR key

Select oil level

Adjust the oil level if necessary

The engine must be at operating temperature to check the oil level.

Go to Maintenance Periodicity Indicator

Click on "Reset oil change interval"