whoisthis

i've done engine oil change twice on my friends A4 B7. It's VERY hard comparing to doing oil change on japanese car.
I noticed that there's some kind of hole in the OEM plastic oil filter housing. I assume you stick a hose there to suck out old oil.
Does this mean i don't have to change the oil filter every time i do oil change?
I always make a mess when changing oil filter cause it's so hard to reach with a changing tool, and because of the way it's located.

Also, do i just use castrol 5w30 for the oil change in california?

ccmnova

The filter housing has a drain - there's an external cap and then you push in the seal to drain the cartridge. I use a modified funnel and drain pan to catch this oil. I actually remove the filter housing from the top with a large socket. I use a mity vac to suck out the oil from the top. Never have to remove the shroud under the car, etc. Castrol 5W-40 or Mobil 1 0W-40 should be used.

uberwgn

...or one of the other oils that meets VAG 502.00.

whoisthis

I called the dealership n they say recommended weight is 5w40. so I went with that.
like always I made a mess from removing the oil filter housing . it's stupid how its designed.
where do you guys jack up the car and put the stand under the car?

optifreeeyesolution

behind the front wheels there is a strong metal piece, its the only exposed metal thats not covered with the plastic trim.

Dj_QuiK

lol or you can just buy an oil filter drain tool

oaktreelimb

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Old Dog

...and always a good idea to use a jacking pad as in this link: http://www.purems.com/products/product.php/II=833