Need Help Finding DIY Oil Change for B6 S4

[algee007]

Hey guys, I recently picked up an 04 S4 and I'm not too sure if the dealer changed the oil, and before it's too late I'd like to change it myself. I used to own an A6 2.7T and changed my oil all the time, now that I'll need 10qts and a new filter application, I was wondering if anyone can shed some light on the situation. I was hoping to find a DIY on the filter change but came up with nothing. Can anyone help with the location of the oil filter or some photos??? It would be much appreciated. Thanks

[JohnnyG]

easy job pull the engine trim over your tb ......24mm cap on a cartridge oil filter setup. replace the oring, drain is a 10mm hex and a crush washer (replace) washer comes separate from filter. do not add 10qts. add 8 start for 15 sec, check and top off as required. enjoy

[algee007]

Thanks...I was thinking the replacement filter by the oil pan like the A6....I was under the car today...and I was like what the F???? but now I see the light, thanks

[manhattanprjkt8]

i havent jacked my car up but i just got it yesterday and want to do an oil change first thing, is the plug right there in plain sight?

I like the 8 qt suggestion, makes sense.

[swoyekr.]

changing the oil in these things is a piece of cake. They take ALOT of oil too.

[covertS4driver]

changing the oil in these things is a piece of cake. They take ALOT of oil too.

You got that straight!

[04s4]

make sure you get a crush washer first, if you can't get an audi one, the Volkswagen Touraeg fits too, you just need one. You better off buying oil in 5 quart containers, they take about 8 quarts, maybe more. Also make sure you put the underbody panel back on properly, mines fell off somehow.

[S4J]

Here's how I change mine.
Steve

Hi All,

I changed my oil and filter this morning. It took me 17 minutes with my larger capacity Pela Pro 14 oil extractor (I sold my smaller one to a friend).

I though I'd share the products I used for those interested…

The extractor is extremely easy to use (make sure the oil is warm, not hot). Just push the correct sized tube (you get three) down the dip-stick hole to the bottom and pump the handle a few times to create a vacuum. The tubes they provide aren’t quite long enough so you’ll have to raise the extractor off the groung a bit by placing it on a box or something. I use a plastic milk crate. While the oil is extracting I replace the oil filter. The filter is located on top of the engine, under the trim cover with the Audi logo, at the rear. You’ll see a black plastic domed cover with a plastic nut molded into the top…the filter is inside.

NEW- PELA PRO 14 LITER OIL EXTRACTOR

$109 Shipped from http://www.eAngler.com


OLD- PELA EXTRACTOR $79 from Griot’s Garage (fine for my Z, but too small for the S4)


OIL

Lubro Moly VOLL-Synthese (5 W-40 Full Synthetic Motor Oil) - 5 Litres x2, $35 ea. ($83.38 shipped) from http://catalog.etyparts.com/item.wws...y&clientid=ety

FILTER

Mann HU 835/1 x oil filter, $15.53 ea (pack of 4, $62.12 shipped) http://www.germanfilters.com/2004-au...k-p-55729.html



I also purchased a fuel filter but haven't installed it (I haven’t looked in to where it’s located...anyone done it?).
Mann WK 730/1 fuel filter for 2004 Audi S4 with 4.2 V8 engine

$12.58 each from http://www.germanfilters.com/2004-au...r-p-47526.html



Hope this helps, have a good one…Steve

[Dodge2Dub]

x2 on the extractor. You shouldn't have a lot/any of sediment at the bottom of the pan if you change it while the car is warm (just after a drive).