This is just what I was looking for! Very simple and to the point, thank you for sharing! I’ve done many oil changes in the past but haven’t done one yet with the Audi. I’ve done a few days worth of research and I think your video is one of the best on the topic! Great post!
Dude great job! Agree, oil and plugs are beyond easy for this vehicle and many other Audi/VW 2.0 engines. I saw the dipstick. I've asked 4 dealers in Los Angeles. All put the kabosh on the dip stick. I was hoping an aftermarket dipstick was an option. It goes against everything in my bones to rely on a computer to tell me the oil level in the engine. Anyway, looking forward to many other reviews. Clear and simple. 2018 Audi A4 P+ Quattro
I did my B9 oil change at 1 year/15,000km with the oil pump method. Audi say 2 year/30,000km... They of course don't care if you have engine repairs after the warranty expires.. Note: I'm in Europe and my A4 B9 Allroad 2018 has no dipstick.. Save money and buy two 5 litre Castrol Synthetic oil each time (you always need just over 5 litres at each oil change and having some for top ups is a wise move.. Normally there is a 1 litre pack with your new car.. My 2.0tfsi has consumed zero oil over 27,000km.. More videos on the B9 maintenance would be good.. Thanks
Interesting that it's 2 years in Europe. They tell us 1 year here. I heard somewhere the euro regular A4 B9 had a dipstick, but maybe it was erroneous, good to know and thanks for watching, I really appreciate it!
my Audi B8 Facelift (2015) also hasnt a Dipstick (Europe).. But there are 2 ways that Audi offers. Normal oil change period (15.000 km) and long time period (every 30.000 km). Dont know much about the difference, I guess the long time period is for people who drive alot. But therefore you need special longlife oil. I have the 15 000 km period but I also use longlife oil from Castrol and its totally fine :) And its not normal to have a dipstick in the newer cars (at least in the audi cars you have to pay for it). But if you know how much your engine needs, its easy.
A 1 1/4 socket fits even better than a 32mm on the oil filter cover. On the 2021 model that computer will not tell you the oil level without the engine started and being driven a little bit.
Great video. Very to the point. I'd be interested in more B9 maintenance videos (like the spark plugs you mentioned). In regards to pumping the oil out, do you know of any disadvantage of using the pump to remove the oil as opposed to letting it drain out? I know the drain plug can be annoying to get to since it's tucked away behind a bunch of plastic pieces, so I like the idea of pumping out the oil.
Thanks for commenting and I"m glad you liked the video :)! There should not be significant sludge at the bottom of your pan if you're changing oil frequently. The pan will have hot oil in it and modern oils have detergents in them. The only cases where you see significant sludge is diesel oils that are not frequently changed as diesel is very dirty and diesel oil has much more detergent in it. The other case is petrol engines where the oil just doesn't get changed. Some people just don't understand it needs to be done. Sometimes you see a car with sludge in it because the oil hasn't been changed in 40K+ miles. If you're talking about varnish, the browning of the pan and other parts of the engine, then that is just normal aging. Ultimately the process doesn't matter, what matters is that you change your oil on time based on manufacturer recommendations or known best practices developed over time for an older engine (especially diesels).
Hi Dmitry, I have looked however I can’t find the answer. How much oil is needed for the 3.0 V6 272ps B9 version. I know you used 5 and half litres but would this be the same for my model.
Hi, Great video. I have a 2019 A4 Allroad 45. Is this video also for the a4 Allroad engine? Thanks in advance. BTW 35,000+ views is insane! Great job! -AND- The oil you recommended cannot found(!) What is the next best available oil, in your opinion. Thanks.
There's not really a serviceable fuel filter on these cars, at least not in the US market. The gasoline cars just get an integrated filter as part of the fuel pump. So unless you're changing the fuel pump you don't change the filter.
@@DmitrysGarage Thanks for the info Dmitry, I live in the UK. My B9 came from Germany and wondering if I could change the fuel filter myself but couldn't find it lol. 🙃🤪👍
Max, it empties everything since the factory fill amount gives a perfect reading. The computers in these cars can be very picky with oil levels. Whatever milliliters might be left in the pan don’t make any difference when mixed with the huge volume of fresh oil. The most important part is maintaining the factory interval schedule per manual. Dealer service centers have been changing oil this way for a long time.
Thanks, appreciate it! This method does work for pretty much any car, but typically if filter is below you may as well use the drain plug. Not sure how the B8 is setup, never owned one.
Hello, thanks for the video! Super easy to follow. I did have a question, my 2018 Audi A4 (B9) sticker says to use VW 50800 but owners manual and Audi online says to use the same one you are using in this video. Which do you recommend? 5w-40 or 0w-20?
I believe 2018 was a transition year to 508 (0w20). To me 5w30 makes more sense in hot climates. As i recall in 2018 0w20 was factory fill and 5w30 is optional. I would recommend confirming with the manual in case you missed something or by asking audi support.
Hii dmitry , great video . Plz help me with this : i put into my audi a4 2.0 190 hp 2017 a 5w30 oil , not the 5w40 . The manafacturer recommends vw 502 that is the 5w40 ! Dis i did wrong or its ok ?
Is this the Ultra model with the B-cycle engine? AFAIK that's the one that is 190hp, the normal Otto cycle 2.0TFSI is 252hp, like the one in my video. The B-cycle engine as I recall needs 0w-20 oil with a 508 certification. So I would change it out.
You can leave it in while driving, it goes to the oil pan like all normal dipsticks. They just don't include it because I guess they think people don't change their own oil anymore and the digital sensor will warn them if they run low so they don't have to check.
Would you be able to tell me the OEM oil filter number for a B9 A4 Quattro? I’ve searched numerous sites and have gotten varying OEM part numbers and then when I search for those part numbers I find they don’t fit the B9 A4. It’s been very frustrating.
Great video. Only the detail we need to get it done! Covers the issues we may run into, tips & tricks, and product recommendations. And no first 10 minutes of "heyyyyyyy yo whats up youtube welcome to my channel i wanna give a shot out to remember to subscribe like and share and oh hey a word from our sponsor blah blah blah"
Have you found the ECS dipstick to read accurately? I'm considering one for my B9 Allroad but some buyers have reported the dipstick reads a higher oil level than actual.
The ecs one i got reads dead on with the computer full line and dealer fill i had. It may read high after change if u havent sucked some oil into the filter.
Hey Sal, I would suggest any oil meeting these specs: Recommended Weights: 5w30, 5w40 Recommended Standards: VW 504.00, VW 502.00 The factory fill is Castrol, but Liqui Moly is a great brand too and that oil based on the 2332 number does say it meets VW 502.00 standard. So it should be good to go.
Yep, it comes with several tube sizes to fit a variety of openings. Several will fit, but I recommend the widest one that won't snag (don't force it in!) on the sides of the tube. It will flow the best. Also warm the oil up before you start. Thanks for watching!
Hey Tom, thanks for watching! I show this at 8:37, but you may need to go back to 8:17 to see how I got to the right menu. For me the reminder went away once I cleared the interval.
It doesn't have an actual tube or doesn't have a dipstick? Because it should still have a tube, it just has a small cap on it instead of a dipstick handle. You can just take that cap off.
@@DmitrysGarage no it doesn't have a tube and there's nothing with a cap on. If there is one it's definitely not in the same place as on yours as I can't find it anywhere. At least not where I can see and I've taken the engine cover off as well and looked around. Maybe the European models are different as the oil filter is further back and to remove the air filter I have to disconnect some tubes to remove the cover so it is setup different to your car. Mine is 2 litre diesel, maybe that's why its different? Not sure
@@Marge010 Ah yes the diesel is not offered in my country. Unfortunately this video is really only going to be compatible with the 2.0L turbo gasoline engine.
Tried this today and got only 3 quarts out. To be safe I out back 3 quarts and checked oil in the MMI and it says 100% and OK. Strange. Going to drain the oil by oil pan next and see how much oil comes out.
Its possible you didnt push the tube completely into the pan (maybe too big) or Ive seen people do the opposite and push too far where the tube hits the bottom and curves back up because it’s being pushed too hard. Just need to play with it a bit til all the oil is out. There are definitely more than 3 quarts in there.
Yea you can, it's just messy and takes longer. My way is how the dealer does it, they just have fancier pumps. These cars are perfect for extracting oil since they have a cartridge filter up top, it's my all time favorite design. I find it annoying that you have to lift most cars to do the most frequent maintenance task.
Dawid, I'm really not sure as I haven't worked on that car. However, this method (pulling oil out of dipstick tube) is pretty ubiquitous, most dealers do this on most cars as it's less mess than the drain plug. The biggest advantage is if the filter is at the top, then you don't have to lift the car at all, but either way less mess.
Thats not the primary method in the factory service manual, but it is an optional method. There is no reason to do it from the bottom if you have a pump.
Good question Tom. Primarily I prefer this method on vehicles which have an oil filter accessible from the top, especially cartridge filters like this Audi B9. The reason is that it is very clean with no real risk of significant spilling. Plus you don't have to take the time to lift the vehicle. If the oil is warm and it's parked level, you'll suck it all out very quickly. It's also how the dealers do it, it's easy, fast and there is minimal cleanup. Some cars that have side mounted spin-on filters work well too since the anti-drain valve on the filter should prevent a spill and the oil adapter/cooler its spun onto is higher than the pan.
Thanks for watching. I can understand if you have no tools it would be quite expensive to get started. This is really geared towards DIY owners who likely have all these tools minus maybe the pump, since the other tools are pretty standard if you want to work on your car. The pump very useful for draining/filling all kinds of auto fluids and the cost of the pump can be offset pretty quickly if your dealer charges what mine does. Plus it makes the job so fast, don’t have to spend an afternoon sitting in a waiting room. Id rather enjoy a beer while the pump whirls away :). I do agree though if you’re going to have to buy the other tools its a big startup cost and unless you plan on working on your car its not worth it just to change oil.
This is absolutely not true. The correct amount of oil goes in not 80%. A milliliter or two that it may miss are meaningless given the massive oil capacity, we’re talking tenths or even hundredths of a percent of total oil. This is a method that has been used for many years now on cars with this sort of setup.
Every audi service center here does it this way so I don’t know where you work. What’s your main concern with this method? The process is documented in Erwin in the factory maintenance docs so clearly it is an acceptable practice since Audi/VAG literally document it. The filter picks up debris and you can, and should, cut it open to spread and check the pleats for metal. This car has a massive oil capacity. You see how much oil you take out vs put in so at most you will miss a thimble full which given the capacity is completely irrelevant. The drain plug exists because not every car owner or potential service center can extract oil.
It has a drain plug. This is much easier because the filter is on the top of the engine. You don’t have to lift the car, make a mess of dripping oil, and its faster. This is exactly how the dealer and modern service centers do it for any car that you can access on the ground. I wish all engines had a top mount filter, its a way better design.
$107 for the might vac. $100 in tools = $200 thats 7 oil changes. I buy my own oil and filter and bring ti to a shop and they do it fro $30. Tat is WAY easier than dealing with dumping all that oil.
Most guys already own some version of the $100 in tools you're talking about. Do you really not own basic hand tools like sockets and ratchets? An extraction pump is all anyone would have to buy, the Mityvac is the one I prefer to use, there are $20-30 no-name brand alternatives including electric ones. Similarly if you don't own basic hand tools for some reason, you can just go to harbor freight or northern tools and get them for next to nothing, they'll be fine for basic work like oil changes. This is also a ridiculously easy car to change oil on, you can do it faster than driving to the shop and getting in line. Plus you know you did it right. Also, dumping oil? WTF? Don't dump oil, just take it to the parts store whenever you know you'll be driving to or past one, they'll recycle it for free. Don't senselessly pollute by dumping oil.
Dmitry's Garage I don’t have any of the tools and when I looked up the Mightyvac it was $107 on Amazon. Also I did not mean I would dump the oil. I meant it’s a pain to carry all that dirty oil into a shop.
The mityvac is just one brand of extractor pump, it is a premium one that I enjoy using. If you don’t own basic hand tools then yea you’d have to buy them, but they’re cheap unless you want premium ones (like what I listed). A basic ratchet set with some sockets is $15 from harbor freight. A 32mm socket is $5 on its own since they usually dont come in basic kits. Then a cheap pump is like $20-30. You’re $40-50 all in if you go cheap. I think a basic socket kit is a must have for anyone, I bought my first one when I was in high school. As for recycling oil, just put it back in the empty bottles from your new oil. Put em in a cardboard box and drop em off when you know it is convenient (i.e. already going to or past a store).
@@ryanmatthew511 If you own a B9, and can't afford or get upset a 100$ pump for oil, you might be in over your head in the first place with the vehicle
How much oil do you think is left in there? Do you believe all oil residue is removed if you use the drain plug? This vehicle takes 5.2L of oil, which is what I put in and it showed perfectly full. It doesn't make any difference if there is 10ml of oil residue left in the pan. It's entirely insignificant. Authorized service centers for most brands of cars prefer to suck oil out unless it is easier to go underneath. I can tell you that all the local Audi dealers do the exact same thing I do with the B9. It makes absolutely no difference other than being much faster, cleaner and easier.
@@DmitrysGarage Maybe in the USA, in Europe only 0W20 is used. 508.00/509.00. I have an Audi A5 2.0 TFSI 252KM and only 0W20. In the case of a sudden top-up of oil, the manufacturer allows the use of oil with a different viscosity.
Great job. I like your style. Everything well explained without any unnecessary redundant talking.
Thank you, it means a lot to me to hear that.
Agreed.... no BS...no philosophizing...LOL
Could you do a video on replacing spark plugs for the B9 A4?
Thanks Dmitry! I'll be attempting this for the first time on my B9
This is just what I was looking for! Very simple and to the point, thank you for sharing! I’ve done many oil changes in the past but haven’t done one yet with the Audi. I’ve done a few days worth of research and I think your video is one of the best on the topic! Great post!
Thanks for watching Luke! Glad I was able to help you.
Dude great job! Agree, oil and plugs are beyond easy for this vehicle and many other Audi/VW 2.0 engines. I saw the dipstick. I've asked 4 dealers in Los Angeles. All put the kabosh on the dip stick. I was hoping an aftermarket dipstick was an option. It goes against everything in my bones to rely on a computer to tell me the oil level in the engine. Anyway, looking forward to many other reviews. Clear and simple. 2018 Audi A4 P+ Quattro
Thanks Gerald, appreciate the kind words, thank you for watching!
This guy is a life saver
Great video, literally always watching this before I perform a oil change every time on my car
Love to hear it Jawwad!
Just ordered a lot of the items using your links! My thanks to you for the video! Dealership wants $225 for an oil change now... LOL - F THAT!
Glad to help!
A great video, thank you for taking the time to create it and share it to help us DIYers!
And thank you for watching :)
Just got an A4 , what a clean way and great presentation. Thank you!
Easy peezy to DIY! Thanks for this tutorial from a newbie!
Thanks for this! Just did my first oil change in my Audi A4.
I did my B9 oil change at 1 year/15,000km with the oil pump method. Audi say 2 year/30,000km... They of course don't care if you have engine repairs after the warranty expires..
Note: I'm in Europe and my A4 B9 Allroad 2018 has no dipstick..
Save money and buy two 5 litre Castrol Synthetic oil each time (you always need just over 5 litres at each oil change and having some for top ups is a wise move.. Normally there is a 1 litre pack with your new car..
My 2.0tfsi has consumed zero oil over 27,000km..
More videos on the B9 maintenance would be good..
Thanks
Interesting that it's 2 years in Europe. They tell us 1 year here. I heard somewhere the euro regular A4 B9 had a dipstick, but maybe it was erroneous, good to know and thanks for watching, I really appreciate it!
my Audi B8 Facelift (2015) also hasnt a Dipstick (Europe)..
But there are 2 ways that Audi offers. Normal oil change period (15.000 km) and long time period (every 30.000 km). Dont know much about the difference, I guess the long time period is for people who drive alot. But therefore you need special longlife oil. I have the 15 000 km period but I also use longlife oil from Castrol and its totally fine :)
And its not normal to have a dipstick in the newer cars (at least in the audi cars you have to pay for it). But if you know how much your engine needs, its easy.
Do you have petrol or TDI? My 2017 A4 Allroad 2.0 TDI has VERRRRY tight space between the oil filter and coolant tank. Can’t fit a 32 mm pipe.
Now oil change on my b9 ill do it on my own So easy cuz you made this Video thanks to you
Glad to help and thank you for watching!
Awesome video Dmitry.
Enjoyed the video and the simplicity of the oil change procedure with that pump. Gonna Subscribe right now.
I appreciate you watching and subscribing!
A 1 1/4 socket fits even better than a 32mm on the oil filter cover. On the 2021 model that computer will not tell you the oil level without the engine started and being driven a little bit.
Great video and straight to the point. I look forward to your other videos.
Great video. Very to the point. I'd be interested in more B9 maintenance videos (like the spark plugs you mentioned).
In regards to pumping the oil out, do you know of any disadvantage of using the pump to remove the oil as opposed to letting it drain out? I know the drain plug can be annoying to get to since it's tucked away behind a bunch of plastic pieces, so I like the idea of pumping out the oil.
Thanks Martin, I appreciate you watching!
“My Snap On torque wrench” Lol good video man
Haha, doesn't everyone have a snapon torque wrench? J/k! Thank you for watching!
Excellent video! Thanks for the help.
I have 2017 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Auto Premium Quattro AWD where can I buy a dip stick?
Thanks Dimitry,
Excellent video. Made the change simple. Can you tell me where to get the dipstick?
Yeah, I'm not paying my dealer $750 for a 20,000 mile service. Thanks for the excellent video.
Excellent and clear video!
Hello, thank you for the great video!!! does the pump also remove the sludge build up at the bottom of the oil chamber?
Thanks for commenting and I"m glad you liked the video :)! There should not be significant sludge at the bottom of your pan if you're changing oil frequently. The pan will have hot oil in it and modern oils have detergents in them. The only cases where you see significant sludge is diesel oils that are not frequently changed as diesel is very dirty and diesel oil has much more detergent in it. The other case is petrol engines where the oil just doesn't get changed. Some people just don't understand it needs to be done. Sometimes you see a car with sludge in it because the oil hasn't been changed in 40K+ miles. If you're talking about varnish, the browning of the pan and other parts of the engine, then that is just normal aging. Ultimately the process doesn't matter, what matters is that you change your oil on time based on manufacturer recommendations or known best practices developed over time for an older engine (especially diesels).
@@DmitrysGarage thank you so much for the reply!!!
This is great! Thank you! Could you make a video for recharging refrigerant into the same B9 chassis? The port looks different. Thanks in advance.
Thanks for a great video. You made my oil change simpler
I really appreciate you watching!
Very useful, thanks.
Your the best u saved me soo much money bro thank you 💙✊🏾
Awesome to hear it!
Hi Dmitry, I have looked however I can’t find the answer. How much oil is needed for the 3.0 V6 272ps B9 version. I know you used 5 and half litres but would this be the same for my model.
Great Video! Can you do one changing the brakes for the B9?
Thanks for watching! Im not sure I’ll be able to make a brake vid anytime soon. Mine aren’t worn yet.
Great video! Thanks!
Hi, Great video. I have a 2019 A4 Allroad 45. Is this video also for the a4 Allroad engine? Thanks in advance. BTW 35,000+ views is insane! Great job!
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The oil you recommended cannot found(!) What is the next best available oil, in your opinion. Thanks.
Your video is very helpful. Thank you also for making recommendations for fluid evacuators and how to reset the oil change warning light.
Thanks Marc, glad you liked the video!
These shorter videos are a lot better. Cant wait for the story behind the DENALI
Appreciate it, definitely trying to work out the best format. Thank you for watching!
Thanks Dmitry great tutorial. Any chance you could do a fuel filter change on the 2ltr A4 TFSi B9?
There's not really a serviceable fuel filter on these cars, at least not in the US market. The gasoline cars just get an integrated filter as part of the fuel pump. So unless you're changing the fuel pump you don't change the filter.
@@DmitrysGarage Thanks for the info Dmitry, I live in the UK. My B9 came from Germany and wondering if I could change the fuel filter myself but couldn't find it lol. 🙃🤪👍
Great video
The pump will not empty everything. I would recommend to do the hard way (classic way) and lift the car and empty the oil to make sure its empty.
Max, it empties everything since the factory fill amount gives a perfect reading. The computers in these cars can be very picky with oil levels. Whatever milliliters might be left in the pan don’t make any difference when mixed with the huge volume of fresh oil. The most important part is maintaining the factory interval schedule per manual. Dealer service centers have been changing oil this way for a long time.
Great video! 😄
Nice and easy method! Awesome vid :)
Should work with an Audi B8 aswell I think :D
Thanks, appreciate it! This method does work for pretty much any car, but typically if filter is below you may as well use the drain plug. Not sure how the B8 is setup, never owned one.
@@DmitrysGarage its almost like the B9, but it shouldnt be a big problem I guess
Hello, thanks for the video! Super easy to follow. I did have a question, my 2018 Audi A4 (B9) sticker says to use VW 50800 but owners manual and Audi online says to use the same one you are using in this video. Which do you recommend? 5w-40 or 0w-20?
I believe 2018 was a transition year to 508 (0w20). To me 5w30 makes more sense in hot climates. As i recall in 2018 0w20 was factory fill and 5w30 is optional. I would recommend confirming with the manual in case you missed something or by asking audi support.
@@DmitrysGarage thank you!!
Hii dmitry , great video . Plz help me with this : i put into my audi a4 2.0 190 hp 2017 a 5w30 oil , not the 5w40 . The manafacturer recommends vw 502 that is the 5w40 ! Dis i did wrong or its ok ?
Is this the Ultra model with the B-cycle engine? AFAIK that's the one that is 190hp, the normal Otto cycle 2.0TFSI is 252hp, like the one in my video. The B-cycle engine as I recall needs 0w-20 oil with a 508 certification. So I would change it out.
Hi, thanks for the video, just one question: Why 18nm instead 25 as recommended?
Glad you liked it, for the torque it is 25nm, the 18 was for lb/ft.
@@DmitrysGarage thnks for clarifying
If you turn your oil bottle belly down it pours much smoother
Can you do a transmission video when it’s due?
yes plz!! i also wanna know how to change the trans fluid
Can you leave the dip stick in while driving and the reason why I ask is because they come with out a dipstick?
You can leave it in while driving, it goes to the oil pan like all normal dipsticks. They just don't include it because I guess they think people don't change their own oil anymore and the digital sensor will warn them if they run low so they don't have to check.
Dmitry's Garage thank you so much I appreciate it
great work
Thank you!
how can you know when you top off if you don't have the oil level dipstick ?
Thank you very informative
Thanks bro
Would you be able to tell me the OEM oil filter number for a B9 A4 Quattro?
I’ve searched numerous sites and have gotten varying OEM part numbers and then when I search for those part numbers I find they don’t fit the B9 A4. It’s been very frustrating.
This is the part I used: MANN-Filter HU 60123 Z Oil Filter - amzn.to/2LqAdji
Hello, Why you use 5W30 ? In my opinion, the manufacturer recommends the 508 specification. 0w20 oil
You may be confusing model years or markets. The 2017 B9 A4 with the 2.0 turbo engine takes 504/502 spec oil in the US market.
@@DmitrysGarage I have 2018 2.0 252HP from USA and i must to use 508 0w20. Thanks for respond.
where to buy such oil dipstick ???
on ECs website it sayw that it does not fit 2.0tfsi on B9 platform... ;(
can you post a link for the Snap On digital torque wrench? What model is it? Thanks
Ryan, sure it is a ATECH2FR100A wrench. You can get em on eBay pretty affordably. There is a newer model that replaced it, but it's about $600 new.
What year was that A4? I’ve read that folks had problems extracting from the 2019, which is what I have. Thanks!
17. Im not sure what issues are seen, but dealers extract so should be doable. Curious to learn more.
You u need the pump to remove the oil, or can you just remove the oil like other cars
Great video. Only the detail we need to get it done! Covers the issues we may run into, tips & tricks, and product recommendations.
And no first 10 minutes of "heyyyyyyy yo whats up youtube welcome to my channel i wanna give a shot out to remember to subscribe like and share and oh hey a word from our sponsor blah blah blah"
Thanks Darin, appreciate you watching!
Which engine oil is the best for 2019 Audi A4 2.0 A/T Quattro? 0w-30 or 5w-30 or 5w-40? Also, people from the dealer recommend Mobile 1.
Liquimoly Molygen
Have you found the ECS dipstick to read accurately? I'm considering one for my B9 Allroad but some buyers have reported the dipstick reads a higher oil level than actual.
The ecs one i got reads dead on with the computer full line and dealer fill i had. It may read high after change if u havent sucked some oil into the filter.
@@DmitrysGarage do you have the link to the oil dipstick? Thanks for the video!
Please do a video where you do an Oil change of the Audi A4 2021
Unfortunately i do not have one of those cars.
Hey Dmitry! The Castor Edge Professional Oil you linked seems to no longer be in stock. Is there an alternative one you would recommend?
It isn't castor edge, but Liqui-Moly-2332 seems to be the closest I can find currently in stock on Amazon. Would that work?
Hey Sal, I would suggest any oil meeting these specs:
Recommended Weights: 5w30, 5w40
Recommended Standards: VW 504.00, VW 502.00
The factory fill is Castrol, but Liqui Moly is a great brand too and that oil based on the 2332 number does say it meets VW 502.00 standard. So it should be good to go.
Does anyone know what engine oil code (504) is recommended for a Audi A4 b9 1.9 petrol tsfi please
does the Mityvac 7201 Fluid Evacuator Plus pump from amazon come with the tubes to insert into the dip stick tube?
Yep, it comes with several tube sizes to fit a variety of openings. Several will fit, but I recommend the widest one that won't snag (don't force it in!) on the sides of the tube. It will flow the best. Also warm the oil up before you start. Thanks for watching!
How do you reset the electric maintenance reminder? Thanks,
Hey Tom, thanks for watching! I show this at 8:37, but you may need to go back to 8:17 to see how I got to the right menu. For me the reminder went away once I cleared the interval.
How much is that SnapOn Torch Wrench Cost you?
I bought it new from a guy who never used it. I don’t recall the cost. Maybe $200?
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I've got an Audi a4 b9 2018 and mine doesn't have a dipstick tube anywhere. Guess I can't use this method?
It doesn't have an actual tube or doesn't have a dipstick? Because it should still have a tube, it just has a small cap on it instead of a dipstick handle. You can just take that cap off.
@@DmitrysGarage no it doesn't have a tube and there's nothing with a cap on. If there is one it's definitely not in the same place as on yours as I can't find it anywhere. At least not where I can see and I've taken the engine cover off as well and looked around. Maybe the European models are different as the oil filter is further back and to remove the air filter I have to disconnect some tubes to remove the cover so it is setup different to your car. Mine is 2 litre diesel, maybe that's why its different? Not sure
@@Marge010 Ah yes the diesel is not offered in my country. Unfortunately this video is really only going to be compatible with the 2.0L turbo gasoline engine.
Tried this today and got only 3 quarts out. To be safe I out back 3 quarts and checked oil in the MMI and it says 100% and OK. Strange. Going to drain the oil by oil pan next and see how much oil comes out.
Its possible you didnt push the tube completely into the pan (maybe too big) or Ive seen people do the opposite and push too far where the tube hits the bottom and curves back up because it’s being pushed too hard. Just need to play with it a bit til all the oil is out. There are definitely more than 3 quarts in there.
They don’t have a drain hole like the b8.5? 😕
They do, this is WAY easier and no mess! Its how the dealers do it.
Hi ,whats call this oil pumping bucket?
It's the Mityvac 7201 Fluid Evacuator Plus - amzn.to/2N8lHih
Lord forbid TH-cam gets taken down or this video gets deleted. I’ve used this video for each change this year
Haha, hopefully neither ever happens :)
Did is working same way on diesel engines?
Ive never worked on a diesel version of this car. We don’t have them here.
Dude can you just drain it from the bottom? I really don’t wanna do this lol
Yea you can, it's just messy and takes longer. My way is how the dealer does it, they just have fancier pumps. These cars are perfect for extracting oil since they have a cartridge filter up top, it's my all time favorite design. I find it annoying that you have to lift most cars to do the most frequent maintenance task.
Are the B8 and B9 dipsticks the same?
Mark, sorry I do not know.
Is this similar to a 2020 A5 Audi?
it should be very similar
@@DmitrysGarage Thank you so much!!
Will it work for Audi A5 (F5A) 45 TFSI?
Dawid, I'm really not sure as I haven't worked on that car. However, this method (pulling oil out of dipstick tube) is pretty ubiquitous, most dealers do this on most cars as it's less mess than the drain plug. The biggest advantage is if the filter is at the top, then you don't have to lift the car at all, but either way less mess.
Where do you buy the pump?
Check out the link in the description but the easiest is Amazon
You should have the car up and drain from the sump plug
Thats not the primary method in the factory service manual, but it is an optional method. There is no reason to do it from the bottom if you have a pump.
Why do you suck the oil out instead of draining it?
Good question Tom. Primarily I prefer this method on vehicles which have an oil filter accessible from the top, especially cartridge filters like this Audi B9. The reason is that it is very clean with no real risk of significant spilling. Plus you don't have to take the time to lift the vehicle. If the oil is warm and it's parked level, you'll suck it all out very quickly. It's also how the dealers do it, it's easy, fast and there is minimal cleanup. Some cars that have side mounted spin-on filters work well too since the anti-drain valve on the filter should prevent a spill and the oil adapter/cooler its spun onto is higher than the pan.
Thanks for the video but after buying pumps and tools there is no benefit
Thanks for watching. I can understand if you have no tools it would be quite expensive to get started. This is really geared towards DIY owners who likely have all these tools minus maybe the pump, since the other tools are pretty standard if you want to work on your car. The pump very useful for draining/filling all kinds of auto fluids and the cost of the pump can be offset pretty quickly if your dealer charges what mine does. Plus it makes the job so fast, don’t have to spend an afternoon sitting in a waiting room. Id rather enjoy a beer while the pump whirls away :). I do agree though if you’re going to have to buy the other tools its a big startup cost and unless you plan on working on your car its not worth it just to change oil.
WARNING: this pump only takes 80% of the old oil, and leaves the really nasty stuff in the sump. Do not use a pump - use a lift and sump plug.
This is absolutely not true. The correct amount of oil goes in not 80%. A milliliter or two that it may miss are meaningless given the massive oil capacity, we’re talking tenths or even hundredths of a percent of total oil. This is a method that has been used for many years now on cars with this sort of setup.
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being an Audi technician I couldn't disagree with this guy more they put a drain bolt on the oil Pan for a reason 👎👎👎
Every audi service center here does it this way so I don’t know where you work. What’s your main concern with this method? The process is documented in Erwin in the factory maintenance docs so clearly it is an acceptable practice since Audi/VAG literally document it. The filter picks up debris and you can, and should, cut it open to spread and check the pleats for metal. This car has a massive oil capacity. You see how much oil you take out vs put in so at most you will miss a thimble full which given the capacity is completely irrelevant. The drain plug exists because not every car owner or potential service center can extract oil.
This is what they want to charge $350 for? 😂
This is bad design, I rather have a drain plug instead of sucking the engine oil. Smart design for planned obsolescence
It has a drain plug. This is much easier because the filter is on the top of the engine. You don’t have to lift the car, make a mess of dripping oil, and its faster. This is exactly how the dealer and modern service centers do it for any car that you can access on the ground. I wish all engines had a top mount filter, its a way better design.
$107 for the might vac. $100 in tools = $200 thats 7 oil changes. I buy my own oil and filter and bring ti to a shop and they do it fro $30. Tat is WAY easier than dealing with dumping all that oil.
Most guys already own some version of the $100 in tools you're talking about. Do you really not own basic hand tools like sockets and ratchets? An extraction pump is all anyone would have to buy, the Mityvac is the one I prefer to use, there are $20-30 no-name brand alternatives including electric ones. Similarly if you don't own basic hand tools for some reason, you can just go to harbor freight or northern tools and get them for next to nothing, they'll be fine for basic work like oil changes. This is also a ridiculously easy car to change oil on, you can do it faster than driving to the shop and getting in line. Plus you know you did it right. Also, dumping oil? WTF? Don't dump oil, just take it to the parts store whenever you know you'll be driving to or past one, they'll recycle it for free. Don't senselessly pollute by dumping oil.
Dmitry's Garage I don’t have any of the tools and when I looked up the Mightyvac it was $107 on Amazon. Also I did not mean I would dump the oil. I meant it’s a pain to carry all that dirty oil into a shop.
The mityvac is just one brand of extractor pump, it is a premium one that I enjoy using. If you don’t own basic hand tools then yea you’d have to buy them, but they’re cheap unless you want premium ones (like what I listed). A basic ratchet set with some sockets is $15 from harbor freight. A 32mm socket is $5 on its own since they usually dont come in basic kits. Then a cheap pump is like $20-30. You’re $40-50 all in if you go cheap. I think a basic socket kit is a must have for anyone, I bought my first one when I was in high school.
As for recycling oil, just put it back in the empty bottles from your new oil. Put em in a cardboard box and drop em off when you know it is convenient (i.e. already going to or past a store).
@@ryanmatthew511 If you own a B9, and can't afford or get upset a 100$ pump for oil, you might be in over your head in the first place with the vehicle
Not all the old oil will be out with that pomp :(
How much oil do you think is left in there? Do you believe all oil residue is removed if you use the drain plug? This vehicle takes 5.2L of oil, which is what I put in and it showed perfectly full. It doesn't make any difference if there is 10ml of oil residue left in the pan. It's entirely insignificant. Authorized service centers for most brands of cars prefer to suck oil out unless it is easier to go underneath. I can tell you that all the local Audi dealers do the exact same thing I do with the B9. It makes absolutely no difference other than being much faster, cleaner and easier.
5W30????????????????? 0W20!!!!!!!
Wrong its 5w40 or 5w30.
@@DmitrysGarage
Maybe in the USA, in Europe only 0W20 is used. 508.00/509.00.
I have an Audi A5 2.0 TFSI 252KM and only 0W20.
In the case of a sudden top-up of oil, the manufacturer allows the use of oil with a different viscosity.
Maybe you have the A4 ultra with the low power output engine. This is for the regular A4 with the 250hp engine.
Y’all lazy for using a vacuum
Its the primary way to do it per the factory service manual.
Awesome video - thank you
Thanks for watching!
Well Done. Thanks!
Great video, thanks!