DIY 55k Service 2005 C6 - Page 3

r1racer · 09-03-2009, 03:26 PM

To set the service Reminder Indicator go to "SRI Reset" tab on the main screen. It will have the following with your values stored:

Mileage since service milesx100
Time since service days
Min mileage to service milesx100 50
max mileage to service milesx100 100
Max time to service Days 365
Oil Quality
Soot Qty kmx100 0
Thermal Load kmx100
Min time to service Days 365

Click reset and your service light will shut off.

r1racer · 09-04-2009, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickmind

What are the best Spark Plugs to buy?

I just stick with stock plugs.

am_ver · 09-06-2009, 09:24 AM

Hey racer, Did you do the fuel filter yet? Is it hard/complicated?

r1racer · 09-06-2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by am_ver

Hey racer, Did you do the fuel filter yet? Is it hard/complicated?

Nope not yet. I should have time tomorrow.

tambay · 09-07-2009, 11:32 AM

Good write-up r1racer... Do you know all this applicable for the 4.2 engine? I'm at 54K and will be doing this soon. Thanks

r1racer · 09-07-2009, 11:45 AM

Don't quote me on this but I belive that the oil change (more oil obviously), spark plugs (not sure what the gap is though), air filter, cabin filters and lubing are the same. Not sure about the fuel filter installation as the part number is different for the 4.2L.

All the part numbers are the same except:
Oil filter
Fuel filter

tambay · 09-07-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r1racer

Don't quote me on this but I belive that the oil change (more oil obviously), spark plugs (not sure what the gap is though), air filter, cabin filters and lubing are the same. Not sure about the fuel filter installation as the part number is different for the 4.2L.

All the part numbers are the same except:
Oil filter
Fuel filter

Thanks a lot. Your write-up will help a lot of people save money when the time comes for 55K service.

am_ver · 09-07-2009, 08:06 PM

Thank you racer - You are the best!!

Attaching TSB for oil filter change

"When changing the oil filter and installing the new filter seal(s) in the oil filter housing, special attention is required.
Note: Be aware that this seal can be installed inside-out, which must be avoided to prevent oil leaks."

I did the fuel filter replacement as well yeesterday. I put the car on ramps which worked great for me. The only hard part was taking those pipes out - the blue one came off easy. The black one on the same side had to be pressed on both the sides and removing this was harder than the blue one. The pipe at the other end had some kind of clippy which I was not able to see initially.

r1racer · 09-14-2009, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by am_ver

Thank you racer - You are the best!!

Attaching TSB for oil filter change

"When changing the oil filter and installing the new filter seal(s) in the oil filter housing, special attention is required.
Note: Be aware that this seal can be installed inside-out, which must be avoided to prevent oil leaks."

I did the fuel filter replacement as well yeesterday. I put the car on ramps which worked great for me. The only hard part was taking those pipes out - the blue one came off easy. The black one on the same side had to be pressed on both the sides and removing this was harder than the blue one. The pipe at the other end had some kind of clippy which I was not able to see initially.

This is good info. So itlooks like the second o-ring is also in the cap. I will add this to the oil change post.

tambay · 09-15-2009, 12:12 AM

I dont have the car manual, so what motor oil should I use on my 06 4.2? I live in MA so winter temps can be brutal sometimes. Thanks

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09-07-2009, 11:45 AM	#26
r1racer AudiWorld Senior Member 2005 Audi A6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD Posts: 681	Don't quote me on this but I belive that the oil change (more oil obviously), spark plugs (not sure what the gap is though), air filter, cabin filters and lubing are the same. Not sure about the fuel filter installation as the part number is different for the 4.2L. All the part numbers are the same except: Oil filter Fuel filter __________________ 3.2 LOADED C6, LOW KEY LUXURY!!!

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09-07-2009, 11:32 AM	#25
tambay AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Billerica MA Posts: 122	Good write-up r1racer... Do you know all this applicable for the 4.2 engine? I'm at 54K and will be doing this soon. Thanks

09-15-2009, 12:12 AM	#30
tambay AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Billerica MA Posts: 122	I dont have the car manual, so what motor oil should I use on my 06 4.2? I live in MA so winter temps can be brutal sometimes. Thanks