A6 V6-3.0L (AVK) (2004)
Oil Filter: Service and Repair
Engine oil, draining and replacing oil filter
Note: If the engine oil is drained and not siphoned out (using an oil suction device), replace the sealing ring for the oil drain plug to prevent leaks.
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Remove noise insulation panel to drain engine oil at drain plug. See: Body and Frame/Sound Proofing / Insulation/Service and Repair
Tightening torque of oil drain plug: 30 Nm (22 ft lb)
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Replace oil filter .
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Top off engine oil.
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Check engine oil level.
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Repeat check of engine oil level.
Replacing oil filter
Note: RS6 requires removal of front stabilizer bar mounting bolts to subframe for access to remove filter
WARNING! Always dispose of used engine oil properly.
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Loosen and remove oil filter - arrow - using oil filter wrench.
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Clean sealing surface on engine (filter flange).
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Lightly lubricate rubber seal on new oil filter.
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Thread on new filter and tighten by hand.
WARNING! Always comply with disposal regulations.