Hello folks, Audi A4 Quattro oil change

[KYMISTWALKER]

As far as the oil plug,I’m sure they can be reused but it quite inexpensive to change these

 

[tbm5690]

As far as the oil plug,I’m sure they can be reused but it quite inexpensive to change these

Just buy them from FCP and they'll be free eventually, absolutely no reason to reuse them.

 

[wemay]

It's just the o-ring on that drain plug that is what you are replacing in reality...not sure "must" is the best term..."should".

Yeah, on my Passat, i reused the plug quite a few times before switching it out.

 

[TiGeo]

Yeah, on my Passat, i reused the plug quite a few times before switching it out.

Apparently this is scandalous

 

[scrllock]

Apparently this is scandalous

here i am buying them in bulk from china like a sucker


(i've had an aftermarket oil pan for 2+ years, i just buy m14 copper washers in bulk from china instead)

 

[TiGeo]

here i am buying them in bulk from china like a sucker


(i've had an aftermarket oil pan for 2+ years, i just buy m14 copper washers in bulk from china instead)

I too have an aftermarket pan...the Üro Al one so just crush washers now for the mag drain plug and it still gets a weep at the plug...

 

[Vercingetorix]

Suck it out from the top, no issues with the drain plug.

 

[scrllock]

Suck it out from the top, no issues with the drain plug.

draining it removes more of the old stuff.

I too have an aftermarket pan...the Üro Al one so just crush washers now for the mag drain plug and it still gets a weep at the plug...

i have the uro steel one with a mk6 gasket. if it leaks i'm putting an OEM plastic one back on.

 

[loneryder]

Also just because here's my sweet tool for those

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Your work bench has a nice patina on it. Must have been a lot of work to get it that way.

 

[TiGeo]

Your work bench has a nice patina on it. Must have been a lot of work to get it that way.

Going on 20 years here. Lots of work and stuff spilled on it.

 

[TiGeo]

draining it removes more of the old stuff.


i have the uro steel one with a mk6 gasket. if it leaks i'm putting an OEM plastic one back on.

The Al one is nice because it uses a factory gasket vs. RTV. Threaded drain plug gets a weep that I can't seem to get rid of. May try heavy duty Teflon tape next change.

 

[KYMISTWALKER]

For everyone changing their oil plug, you can send me your old one and I will reuse them
I got plenty assortment of O-rings

 

[KYMISTWALKER]

I’ve got a dipstick on the way, the car is still under its second oil change. The oil is pretty good 4000 miles, I will send an update and pictures on this.

 

[930.engineering]

Suck it out from the top, no issues with the drain plug.

Which issues with that plug?
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[dbias]

I dropped the factory fill 0w-20 and am using 0w-30 504 spec in my mk8 gti and will sleep easy

 

[TiGeo]

I dropped the factory fill 0w-20 and am using 0w-30 504 spec in my mk8 gti and will sleep easy

A fine choice.