Hello folks, Audi A4 Quattro oil change

[kschachn]

For all the comments above Angie is at work in the car, with the owners manual

I’ll have to look when she gets home, thank you for your recommendation and knowledge

It may or may not be in the owner’s manual. Also look under the hood for a sticker.

 

[scrllock]

It's a non-high output 2.0T post 2019. It's 508/0w20. It's basically impossible to pick the wrong euro oil, unless you somehow tripped and fell into a pool of 0w8 TMO.

 

[Chris142]

Speculating that the drain plugs can be used more than once? Or that a tool makes it easier and less likely to damage the plug?

What should we beware?

Tool makes no difference. The plugs are designed as a 1 time use plug. The tool simply unscrews the plug from the center.

 

[KYMISTWALKER]

It's a non-high output 2.0T post 2019. It's 508/0w20. It's basically impossible to pick the wrong euro oil, unless you somehow tripped and fell into a pool of 0w8 TMO.

What if I tripped and fell into a bunch of Valvoline nonsynthetic

 

[kschachn]

Tool makes no difference. The plugs are designed as a 1 time use plug. The tool simply unscrews the plug from the center.

Okay sure. Go for it.

 

[scrllock]

What if I tripped and fell into a bunch of Valvoline nonsynthetic

that's not euro oil

 

[kschachn]

that's not euro oil

So much confusion on approvals when it’s something that’s intended to simplify, not make it more difficult.

 

[scrllock]

So much confusion on approvals when it’s something that’s intended to simplify, not make it more difficult.

it's very simple though. any oil approved for the spec on the car is totally fine.

the only confusing thing is that the manual might list more oils than the sticker in the bay. that's fine. you can use any of them.

 

[KYMISTWALKER]

Can someone guide me to a dipstick,I want to purchase one,thank you

 

[edyvw]

Can someone guide me to a dipstick,I want to purchase one,thank you
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Again, do you have tube? If so, purchase one for A4 B8.
FCP Euro, ECS Tuning are go to online shops.
Once you are out if warranty, switch to VW504.00/507.00 oils.

 

[KYMISTWALKER]

Again, do you have tube? If so, purchase one for A4 B8.
FCP Euro, ECS Tuning are go to online shops.
Once you are out if warranty, switch to VW504.00/507.00 oils.

Yes I have a tube

 

[KYMISTWALKER]

Yes I have a tube

It’ll probably be traded in around 80k miles

 

[edyvw]

Yes I have a tube

Go to those web sites I mentioned or just use google.
They don’t specify B9 having specific dipstick. This is for B8 with EA888:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/billet-engine-oil-dipstick-black-anodized/018641ecs01-02~a/

 

[930.engineering]

That bump often breaks or gets worn down.

How 'often'? When did it break? During removing or screwing in?
Let's assume that it doesn't break during trips.
I use a magnetic plug and only replace the O-ring every 2nd time.
Elring (OEM) sell them in sachets. No issues so far.
My very 'special' tool? A plastic coin (trolley token or play money).
Fits smoothly.
.

 

[Chris142]

How 'often'? When did it break? During removing or screwing in?
Let's assume that it doesn't break during trips.
I use a magnetic plug and only replace the O-ring every 2nd time.
Elring (OEM) sell them in sachets. No issues so far.
My very 'special' tool? A plastic coin (trolley token or play money).
Fits smoothly.
.

Its designed to "ramp" in to lock but to break off when removed. It's sloped on the install side but square cut on removal.

 

[930.engineering]

Its designed to "ramp" in to lock but to break off when removed. It's sloped on the install side but square cut on removal.

IF it was designed to "break off when removed" it would break. Mine doesn't in 7 1/2 years.

Btw, beware of cheap Amazon/Chinese drain plugs (and O-rings).

 

[TiGeo]

There’s a lot of speculation going on. Beware!

What does this even mean?

 

[TiGeo]

Its designed to "ramp" in to lock but to break off when removed. It's sloped on the install side but square cut on removal.

Nothing breaks when you remove it.

 

[PontiacHO]

What does this even mean?

Disregard

 

[scrllock]

Its designed to "ramp" in to lock but to break off when removed. It's sloped on the install side but square cut on removal.

we found the speculation