Audi Q7 2005-2015
Oil filter change
Time
15 minutes
Difficulty
3
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The location of oil filter is under the engine cover

Remove the engine cover. Use both hands, lift off its retaining lugs with a sharp vertical tug

General location of the oil filter

Here it is

Fit a 32mm filter wrench socket securely onto the oil filter housing. ALWAYS use the correct tool for this job. Any other tool will damage the oil filter housing

Loosen the oil filter housing by unscrewing anticlockwise. Remove by hand. Old oil will be released, so have a tray handy. Remove filter, clean area and replace filter. Fit any sealing rings supplied with the replacement filter

You are now ready to refill the engine with fresh oil. Unscrew the oil filler cap and add a funnel

Pour half in first, wait a minute for the oil to go to the sump, now add smaller amounts. Keep checking dipstick level. Fill to the upper mark on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL

Keep checking the dipstick level, the final level should read just below the MAX position on the dipstick

MAX - MIN dipstick positions

Always replace the dipstick and oil filler cap. Now start the engine and idle for a minute or so. Switch off and check for any leaks, finally check oil level again on dipstick. Refit the engine cover
