I recommend using the Mann HU 6013 Z Oil filter, its higher quality trapping more contamination than the Audi factory filter. Glad to see you're using the 504.00 Audi rated motor oil, too many people have no idea this is required. Some think dumping any 5W40 Oil is fine, they have no idea they need to find a European car motor oil with the 504 rating. This is big reason why you never go to a quick lube or corner garage for service.
Thank you, Another (Keeping It Simple) great video...Crazy thing, i was contemplating on ordering the same exact Oil Extractor Pump you used but now see how good it really worked.
Keep in mind these come with two different oil specs one for the DBPA ( 190 hp FWD) and the CYMC (250 hp). Apparently as per the dealership my engine the dbpa b cycle engine uses oil spec 0w20. I purchased mine from the dealership since I was having trouble finding compatible oil locally. Research before you start pouring whatever oil into your vehicle 😉
Yeah that’s the exact reason I mentioned to cross-check which oil to use depending on where you’re from, due to different oil requirements/performance!
Just made that mistake🤦🏻♂️ getting new oil and returning the one I got, haven’t poured it yet. The 190hp engine doesn’t have any information about it. Every where I look they say 5w40 is what they use for the A4, but everyone is in the 250hp engine.
@@DIYDetail The guy at autozone gave me 0W-20 for my b9 2.0T fwd premium plus, and said to change it at 5,000 miles. Is that fine for the lower mileage, or is that no good? I’m skeptical.
Hey! the moment I saw your making DIY videos on Audi A4 B9 2017. I immediately subscribed! I was wondering if you can do a brake + Rotor change for this car please :D
Hey @psplimhacks, thanks for subscribing! 😊 I inspected my brakes a few weeks ago and they are starting to wear so I’ll be replacing them this Spring / Summer (just need warmer weather lol). Stay tuned!
Great! Thank you for helping me! Can you make a video for recharging the AC refrigerant? The low pressure port of the B9 chassis looks different from that of its previous platforms. Thanks again.
I used to change my oil and air filter myself. Then i came to buy a BMW e90 i gave up on the air filter change. They made it so hard and you could damage the air flow sensor or something like that
30 minutes is a stretch. Takes me no more than 15 minutes. For my 2020 A5 sport back, I do my own oil every 5k, and it takes much less time and less cost than going to the dealer. I also got a snap-in funnel that mounts to the oil cap threads. It's secure, doesn't leak and makes it a one-handed operation.
Took my car to jiffy lube to get an oil change and the dumbass worker drained 1/4 of my transmission oil and didn’t tell me so I drove my car like normal and my car obviously had an issue and wouldn’t move after I got home. $700 later it was fixed but definitely going to do it on my own now thanks for the really informative video.
Great video, I’m hoping to avoid the dealer and do the service myself and was wondering how do reset the service indicator do you need any special device. Cheers
Hi! Thanks for the kind words. You can reset the oil change and tire pressure intervals on your own but the service reminder, you would need use the VAG-COM tool. Some have taken it to a dealer (or local German auto shop) and asked to reset it!
I followed and bought everything on this video, oil change complete with no issues. When you doing your brake pads? I need that video in my life. Also... I can't twist and turn open my fluid extractor, are you having the same issue?
Hi Kelvin! I'm glad it worked out for you and hopefully it was an easy process! I did have some difficulty in the beginning but the trick is to hold the base with your legs and then use both hands to turn the top lid. Since it's vacuum sealed, it takes some force to get it off I'm planning to do the brakes in the next few months once it's warmer in NJ haha
I believe Audi switched to an electronic system (no fluids). I checked my manual and there’s no service interval or mention of checking/replacing the fluid on B9s anymore
Do you ever pull the plug at the bottom of the engine for any of the oil changes? Sort of to allow anything that settled at the bottom of the oil pan to escape say every other or so oil changes? I believe the oil plug is plastic so I’d understand why you wouldn’t want to risk stripping it.
No problem! I personally have not but there are some individuals that have done it on forums. Here’s a link to one of the posts about that: www.audiworld.com/forums/a4-b9-platform-discussion-212/2017-a4-rear-differential-oil-change-2979185/
great vedio . i have a quistion ; i bought an audi a4 2014 and when i check the oil level in the screen it showed its in the max level and it shows that the next oil change must be after 7000 km . should i wait after 7000 km or it may be not aqurate information
Hello! You can change the oil at anytime (as long as it’s within the interval the manufacturer stated). I personally do not like waiting a long period between oil changes as my car is exposed to stop/go traffic as well as different seasonal temperatures. I like to change it every 5,000 miles even though the recommended interval is 10,000 miles
I doubt it would remove it but I’m not too sure. You’d also have a hard time removing sludge from the drain hole so the best way would be to drop the oil pan completely!
@@DIYDetail it's not just jacking it up. the b9 (and lots of audis) also have a sort of dirt cover bolted onto the entire bottom of the car you have to remove. really much easier with the vacuum extractor.
Well this only begs the question why on earth do you pay a dealership x 5- 7 more for this operation? Please don’t tell it’s the free buns and coffee or the free news papers you can flick through! They have been taking the piss for decades and fortunately for me I have been aware and have done all of my own oil changes on all 3 family cars. I bet I saved the cost of another car!
Agreed! Just for curiosity, I called a few dealerships near me and the average quote was $150. This entire process, including the pump, cost me way less. It will be even cheaper next time since I already have the tools and just need the oil.
The oil and filter are easily over $100 not $40. My S4 takes 6.2 litres. I let Audi do it as they do a though inspection too for around $350 while the oil change alone would be about $200. Not worth my time and the hassle of proper disposal wasting more time to get that done. One of other sports cars takes about 9 litres I think.
Hey @drunkenman8! I'd recommend getting one that can extract 6 liters at the minimum. When I extracted the oil, I noticed I had about 5.75 to 6 liters (close to 6 quarts of oil). It was overfilled by the previous owner. You could use the 5.3 liter extractor (roughly 5.5 quarts) but you might have to pour out the contents once the container is full and then re-attach the pump to double check if there's any oil left. Hope that helps!
Hey! Nope, oil changes and your own brake service do not void the warranty; however, if you use a different oil from the one Audi recommends (there’s a compliance number on the hood that should match the oil bottle) and it leads to engine troubles, it could void the warranty!
you wouldn't happen to know how to remove the subwoofer from the rear deck would you? that's the only thing i'm really unhappy about in my a4 and i can't find any resources on how to remove it. it doesn't just bolt onto the underside from the trunk like most cars; you have to take apart like half the interior.
Sorry for delay in getting back to you! Sadly it’s not an easy thing to remove. The vibration drives me insane too. There is a technical bulletin that Audi posted to add more “padding” around the top panel piece. It doesn’t really do much but it lowered the vibration from every song to song with strong a bass
Hey! My sticker and manual says to use VW 502 00 for gasoline engines, which is 5W-40 (Castrol Edge Professional G). Per Audi's website, you are using the right oil if your sticker says VW 508 00: (www.audiusa.com/content/dam/audiusa/Documents/Audi-2017-Technical-Service-Bulletin-1.22.2018.pdf)
Your probably have the 190 hp dbpa engine these come with two types of engines requiring different specs of oil. Your engine code will be either in your trunk where the spare is at or on the timing chain cover it will have a white sticker specifying what engine you have
I personally haven’t tried to play around with that to see if there is a way. If you do find out, please let me know! I’d be interested in doing the same
If you change your oil frequently you should not have sludge? The oil drain plug will not remove most of this either. To clean sludge you should oven the valve cover and drop the oil pan. In some cars the oil plug actually sits above the very bottom so extraction can actually get more then normal.
Thank you for sharing this! It seems like most comments are concerned about sludge but as you pointed out, keeping up with maintenance shouldn’t cause this to happen in the first place. I’ve linked videos in the description where other TH-camrs have physically done this comparison and it’s almost identical in terms of how much oil is removed. If you have sludge, that’s a bigger problem
Yes it’s safe! I would monitor it though if it continues to drop or if the oil after you fill up, drops to a lower level. It may indicate a leak in the system
Hi! Yes, you can still drain oil the traditional way by raising the car and pulling the drain plug. The filter; however, is still on the top of the engine bay. Hope that helps!
I would not recommend that as the max you should push it to is 10,000 in my opinion (which is in line with Audi’s spec). With that said, it can be changed at 15,000 but you run the risk of further damaging your engine
If you look closely, you can literally see the sticker that says castral on the front. This is what they want you to use, but I use AMSOIL 5w-40 in my audi a4.
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I was blown away how easy this was, got everything you linked. No more 💰 300$ for an oil change! Great video thanks for posting
Great video, many thanks. Fed up paying £280 for an oil change.
I recommend using the Mann HU 6013 Z Oil filter, its higher quality trapping more contamination than the Audi factory filter. Glad to see you're using the 504.00 Audi rated motor oil, too many people have no idea this is required.
Some think dumping any 5W40 Oil is fine, they have no idea they need to find a European car motor oil with the 504 rating. This is big reason why you never go to a quick lube or corner garage for service.
Excellent! I'm thinking I'll use the extractor every other change, just to make sure the sludge is out. Great video. Thanks !
Just did my first oil change thanks to this video!! onto the spark plug video
Thank you, Another (Keeping It Simple) great video...Crazy thing, i was contemplating on ordering the same exact Oil Extractor Pump you used but now see how good it really worked.
Thanks! I was skeptical at first but after getting it, it worked flawlessly and I was able to change the oil in 15 minutes without lifting the car
Keep in mind these come with two different oil specs one for the DBPA ( 190 hp FWD) and the CYMC (250 hp). Apparently as per the dealership my engine the dbpa b cycle engine uses oil spec 0w20. I purchased mine from the dealership since I was having trouble finding compatible oil locally. Research before you start pouring whatever oil into your vehicle 😉
Yeah that’s the exact reason I mentioned to cross-check which oil to use depending on where you’re from, due to different oil requirements/performance!
Just made that mistake🤦🏻♂️ getting new oil and returning the one I got, haven’t poured it yet. The 190hp engine doesn’t have any information about it. Every where I look they say 5w40 is what they use for the A4, but everyone is in the 250hp engine.
YES i have dpba engine code and it uses 0w-20
@@DIYDetail The guy at autozone gave me 0W-20 for my b9 2.0T fwd premium plus, and said to change it at 5,000 miles. Is that fine for the lower mileage, or is that no good? I’m skeptical.
Hey! the moment I saw your making DIY videos on Audi A4 B9 2017. I immediately subscribed!
I was wondering if you can do a brake + Rotor change for this car please :D
Hey @psplimhacks, thanks for subscribing! 😊 I inspected my brakes a few weeks ago and they are starting to wear so I’ll be replacing them this Spring / Summer (just need warmer weather lol). Stay tuned!
@@DIYDetail Yes! Can't wait! I have this same car, just ditched my service contract so i'm doing all the maintenance myself now lol
If you think of doing this somewhere in a random parking lot in Germany, make sure you also have some candles and lubricant on you.
thank you just the channel i needed
Glad to help! I did upload a newer version of this video if you’re interested!
th-cam.com/video/6OCd0-0ungg/w-d-xo.html
Great! Thank you for helping me! Can you make a video for recharging the AC refrigerant? The low pressure port of the B9 chassis looks different from that of its previous platforms. Thanks again.
I used to change my oil and air filter myself. Then i came to buy a BMW e90 i gave up on the air filter change. They made it so hard and you could damage the air flow sensor or something like that
It is still best recommended that you use the drain plug to drain your oil, in order to extract engine wear debris.
30 minutes is a stretch. Takes me no more than 15 minutes.
For my 2020 A5 sport back, I do my own oil every 5k, and it takes much less time and less cost than going to the dealer.
I also got a snap-in funnel that mounts to the oil cap threads. It's secure, doesn't leak and makes it a one-handed operation.
Took my car to jiffy lube to get an oil change and the dumbass worker drained 1/4 of my transmission oil and didn’t tell me so I drove my car like normal and my car obviously had an issue and wouldn’t move after I got home. $700 later it was fixed but definitely going to do it on my own now thanks for the really informative video.
Oh boy...I hear nightmare stories like this quite often. You’d think they would know what they are doing right? Sorry to hear that though!
Where can I get the $140 of listed tools for less than $40?
Facebook marketplace, offer up, or pawnshops. But even at that, it’s better to spend 140 dollars once rather than spend 100 bucks repeatedly
Dude, its one time buy... or drain from below.
Get a simple siphon pump
A black face mask and BB gun should set you back around 40$
Great video, I’m hoping to avoid the dealer and do the service myself and was wondering how do reset the service indicator do you need any special device. Cheers
Hi! Thanks for the kind words. You can reset the oil change and tire pressure intervals on your own but the service reminder, you would need use the VAG-COM tool. Some have taken it to a dealer (or local German auto shop) and asked to reset it!
I followed and bought everything on this video, oil change complete with no issues. When you doing your brake pads? I need that video in my life. Also... I can't twist and turn open my fluid extractor, are you having the same issue?
Hi Kelvin! I'm glad it worked out for you and hopefully it was an easy process! I did have some difficulty in the beginning but the trick is to hold the base with your legs and then use both hands to turn the top lid. Since it's vacuum sealed, it takes some force to get it off
I'm planning to do the brakes in the next few months once it's warmer in NJ haha
Thank you so much for this. Very useful 👌🏽
Glad to help!
Is it true these cars really only require an oil change every 8-10,000 miles. Awesome video!!
Thank you!! Yeah the manufacturer only recommends every 10k but just to be safe I like to do it every 5-8k
Nicely done, thanks bro! 💯
Thank you!
Can you make video on B9 power steering fluid check and top up.
I believe Audi switched to an electronic system (no fluids). I checked my manual and there’s no service interval or mention of checking/replacing the fluid on B9s anymore
Do you ever pull the plug at the bottom of the engine for any of the oil changes? Sort of to allow anything that settled at the bottom of the oil pan to escape say every other or so oil changes? I believe the oil plug is plastic so I’d understand why you wouldn’t want to risk stripping it.
I personally haven’t but it would be a good idea every few oil changes if you have the ability to safely jack up the car and have a new plug on hand!
Thank you for the tutorial. Have you changed the rear differential oil? Thanks again
No problem! I personally have not but there are some individuals that have done it on forums. Here’s a link to one of the posts about that:
www.audiworld.com/forums/a4-b9-platform-discussion-212/2017-a4-rear-differential-oil-change-2979185/
great vedio . i have a quistion ; i bought an audi a4 2014 and when i check the oil level in the screen it showed its in the max level and it shows that the next oil change must be after 7000 km . should i wait after 7000 km or it may be not aqurate information
Hello! You can change the oil at anytime (as long as it’s within the interval the manufacturer stated). I personally do not like waiting a long period between oil changes as my car is exposed to stop/go traffic as well as different seasonal temperatures. I like to change it every 5,000 miles even though the recommended interval is 10,000 miles
Good man
If you have any sludge in the oil pump does it get removed?? This looks easy way oil change but not a proper one. Still liked your video tho
I doubt it would remove it but I’m not too sure. You’d also have a hard time removing sludge from the drain hole so the best way would be to drop the oil pan completely!
Does the B9 platform have a drain plug on the bottom? Or is it not worth the effort?
It does! You can do the oil change that way if you prefer. This method is just faster since there’s no need to jack the car up and down
@@DIYDetail it's not just jacking it up. the b9 (and lots of audis) also have a sort of dirt cover bolted onto the entire bottom of the car you have to remove. really much easier with the vacuum extractor.
That’s good to know, thanks for the info!
Well this only begs the question why on earth do you pay a dealership x 5- 7 more for this operation? Please don’t tell it’s the free buns and coffee or the free news papers you can flick through! They have been taking the piss for decades and fortunately for me I have been aware and have done all of my own oil changes on all 3 family cars. I bet I saved the cost of another car!
Agreed! Just for curiosity, I called a few dealerships near me and the average quote was $150. This entire process, including the pump, cost me way less. It will be even cheaper next time since I already have the tools and just need the oil.
The oil and filter are easily over $100 not $40. My S4 takes 6.2 litres. I let Audi do it as they do a though inspection too for around $350 while the oil change alone would be about $200. Not worth my time and the hassle of proper disposal wasting more time to get that done. One of other sports cars takes about 9 litres I think.
“Dipstick tube cover”. What dipstick? 😜
For the fluid extractor, is the 5.3L version sufficient for our vehicle?
Hey @drunkenman8! I'd recommend getting one that can extract 6 liters at the minimum. When I extracted the oil, I noticed I had about 5.75 to 6 liters (close to 6 quarts of oil). It was overfilled by the previous owner. You could use the 5.3 liter extractor (roughly 5.5 quarts) but you might have to pour out the contents once the container is full and then re-attach the pump to double check if there's any oil left. Hope that helps!
@@DIYDetail Thanks!
Hi!
Does doing your own oil change void warranty?
Hey! Nope, oil changes and your own brake service do not void the warranty; however, if you use a different oil from the one Audi recommends (there’s a compliance number on the hood that should match the oil bottle) and it leads to engine troubles, it could void the warranty!
@@DIYDetail I live in fair lawn New Jersey,and I call the audi dealer" Paul Miller" in parsippany and they change the oil and filter for 89 dollars.
Thanks for response!
@@sony7ist that’s reasonable.
Hey does it have to be at max ? I have my current mechanic that I don’t need to.
It should be at least at min, doesn't have to be at max. I keep it at max so I can monitor if it's randomly decreasing after driving it around.
you wouldn't happen to know how to remove the subwoofer from the rear deck would you? that's the only thing i'm really unhappy about in my a4 and i can't find any resources on how to remove it. it doesn't just bolt onto the underside from the trunk like most cars; you have to take apart like half the interior.
Sorry for delay in getting back to you! Sadly it’s not an easy thing to remove. The vibration drives me insane too. There is a technical bulletin that Audi posted to add more “padding” around the top panel piece. It doesn’t really do much but it lowered the vibration from every song to song with strong a bass
Not sure if anyone asked yet, but does this work with s5 18’? Thanks!
I know this is a oil change but I'm trying to figure out how do you change turn signal light bulb the front B9
Personally, I’m not too sure as mine is the Matrix LED headlight. Have you checked AudiForums? Sorry for not being helpful!
How do you dispose of the used motor oil?
You can put it back in the container (the one the new oil came in) and give it to any auto store or Walmart and they will take it
What engine your car has ?
Mine a4 is 1.4 tfsi (2019 manufactured)
Hello! I have the 2.0 TFSI engine
What are you using 5w-40? I have the same car and the sticker says type VW 50800 which is 0w-20. I use the Castrol Edge Professional Long Life IV.
Hey! My sticker and manual says to use VW 502 00 for gasoline engines, which is 5W-40 (Castrol Edge Professional G). Per Audi's website, you are using the right oil if your sticker says VW 508 00: (www.audiusa.com/content/dam/audiusa/Documents/Audi-2017-Technical-Service-Bulletin-1.22.2018.pdf)
Your probably have the 190 hp dbpa engine these come with two types of engines requiring different specs of oil. Your engine code will be either in your trunk where the spare is at or on the timing chain cover it will have a white sticker specifying what engine you have
I went to autozone we have the same car they told me I need Edge 0w-20 can I use that?
I would confirm with the tag on your Engine Hood, oil cap, or manual. A quick 5 minute call to a dealer can help confirm as well (rather be safe)
Do I need to go under the car and open the oil plug ?
If you use the extractor that I’m using then you do not need to!
I know people say its recommended to do an oil change every 5,000 instead of 10,000 like Audi says, is there a way to change the interval to 5,000?
I personally haven’t tried to play around with that to see if there is a way. If you do find out, please let me know! I’d be interested in doing the same
@@DIYDetail I will thanks! yeah I don’t believe there’s a way. tried to do it in the Audi app but also don’t think you can change it
@@DIYDetail also just followed you on IG 👍🏻
Appreciate the support!!!
What if your screens is broke how can u tell how much oil u have
You can buy dipsticks from china for $4
WARNING: using a pump only takes about 80% of the old oil - and leaves the really nasty stuff in the sump.
If you change your oil frequently you should not have sludge? The oil drain plug will not remove most of this either. To clean sludge you should oven the valve cover and drop the oil pan. In some cars the oil plug actually sits above the very bottom so extraction can actually get more then normal.
Thank you for sharing this! It seems like most comments are concerned about sludge but as you pointed out, keeping up with maintenance shouldn’t cause this to happen in the first place. I’ve linked videos in the description where other TH-camrs have physically done this comparison and it’s almost identical in terms of how much oil is removed. If you have sludge, that’s a bigger problem
@@DIYDetail This is a bigger issue for all VW-Audi engines than other makes due to their poor design (high wear rate).
Is there any issue If the oil level is about half between max and min?
I mean, it's safe to have it right above min level too?
Yes it’s safe! I would monitor it though if it continues to drop or if the oil after you fill up, drops to a lower level. It may indicate a leak in the system
@@DIYDetail yeap, fair points. Thanks for replying
Hi, how often do you change the oil?
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Hi there, sorry for the late reply! Audi recommends every 10k miles but I like to change it every 5k to 7.5k miles
@@DIYDetail me too!))) every 5k, my car with 1.8TSI gen3 180hp(CJSA)
Where can I get one of these?
Hey! I listed the product link in the video description so it should take you directly there
DIY Detail thanks 🙏🏻
can i just use the underbody ?
Hi! Yes, you can still drain oil the traditional way by raising the car and pulling the drain plug. The filter; however, is still on the top of the engine bay. Hope that helps!
Can it handle 15,000 miles oil change
I would not recommend that as the max you should push it to is 10,000 in my opinion (which is in line with Audi’s spec). With that said, it can be changed at 15,000 but you run the risk of further damaging your engine
Thanks I just bought a CPO with 25,000 miles and noticed that 2nd oil change was done at 15,000 they say if its highway miles that’s fine
Gotcha, if it’s CPO, it should be fine but going forward I (personally) wouldn’t wait that long before changing though
Copy that thanks for the tips keep it up with the great videos
I don’t know why I pay $240 at Audi for an oil change😳
Boss
Oil alone is about $30 to $40 and oil filter about $8 to $15, let me know where you get the oil and filter for $30 😂😂
22 for the oil and you can get fram ultra synthetic filter for like 7 dollars.
And Castrol is not recommended for European cars, way to mess up the engine
Actuallt it is recommended for european cars. I have an european car and in the instruction manual they recommend for castrol
If you look closely, you can literally see the sticker that says castral on the front. This is what they want you to use, but I use AMSOIL 5w-40 in my audi a4.
Worst method ever 😂😂😂you never extract all old oil from the bottom all rubbish stays on the oil pan
Standard method the best
If the extractor can't get it out the oil pickup won't either. That's why you do it with the oil hot and "rubbish" in suspension.
Audi actually has this as there preferred method?