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Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30–1h00 ~50–100£
Estimated time 0h30–1h00
Estimated labour cost ~50–100£
Difficulty Very easy
Vehicles
A6 1997-2005 29
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AWT)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AFN)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AJM)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVF)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVG)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AWX)
  • 2.0 20V Petrol (ALT)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (AMM)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (ASM)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (BDV)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (AFB)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (AKE)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (AKN)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (AYM)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BAU)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BCZ)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BDG)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BDH)
  • 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (BFC)
  • 2.7 V6 30V Bi-Turbo Petrol (ARE)
  • 2.7 V6 30V Bi-Turbo Petrol (AZA)
  • 2.7 V6 30V Bi-Turbo Petrol (BES)
  • 3.0 V6 30V Petrol (ASN)
  • 3.0 V6 30V Petrol (BBJ)
  • 4.2 V8 40V Petrol (ASG)
  • RS6 (4.2 V8 40V) Petrol (BCY)
  • RS6 (4.2 V8 40V) Petrol (BRV)
  • S6 (4.2 V8 40V) Petrol (ANK)
  • S6 (4.2 V8 40V) Petrol (AQJ)
A6 2005-2011 32
  • 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BRE)
  • 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BRF)
  • 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BVG)
  • 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BLB)
  • 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BNA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHB)
  • 2.0 TFSI 16V Petrol (BPJ)
  • 2.4 V6 Petrol (BDW)
  • 2.7 V6 TDI Diesel (BPP)
  • 2.7 V6 TDI Diesel (BSG)
  • 2.7 V6 TDI Diesel (CANA)
  • 2.7 V6 TDI Diesel (CANB)
  • 2.7 V6 TDI Diesel (CANC)
  • 2.7 V6 TDI Diesel (CAND)
  • 2.8 V6 FSi Petrol (BDX)
  • 2.8 V6 FSi Petrol (CCDA)
  • 2.8 V6 FSi Petrol (CCEA)
  • 3.0 V6 Petrol (BBJ)
  • 3.0 V6 TDI Diesel (ASB)
  • 3.0 V6 TDI Diesel (BMK)
  • 3.0 V6 TDI Diesel (BNG)
  • 3.0 V6 TDI Diesel (CDYA)
  • 3.0 V6 TDI Diesel (CDYB)
  • 3.0 V6 TDI Diesel (CDYC)
  • 3.0 V6 TFSI Petrol (CAJA)
  • 3.2 V6 FSi Petrol (AUK)
  • 4.2 FSi V8 Petrol (BVJ)
  • 4.2 V8 Petrol (BAT)
  • RS6 (5.0 V10) Petrol (BUH)
  • S6 (5.2 V10 FSi) Petrol (BXA)
A6 2011-2018 42
  • 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CYGA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLD)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLE)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CNHA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CSUD)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CSUE)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDCA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDCB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDDA)
  • 2.0 TFSI Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (CHJA+EAFA)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CDNB)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CYPA)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CYPB)
  • 2.8 FSi Petrol (CHVA)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CDUC)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CDUD)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CGQB)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CKVB)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CKVC)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CLAA)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CLAB)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CRTD)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CRTE)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CRTF)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CTCB)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CTCC)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CVUA)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CVUB)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CZVA)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CZVB)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CZVC)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CZVD)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CZVF)
  • 3.0 TFSI Petrol (CGWB)
  • 3.0 TFSI Petrol (CGWD)
  • 3.0 TFSI Petrol (CREC)
  • RS6 (4.0 V8 TFSI) Petrol (CRDB)
  • RS6 (4.0 V8 TFSI) Petrol (CWUB)
  • RS6 Performance (4.0 V8 TFSI) Petrol (CWUC)
  • S6 (4.0 V8 TFSI) Petrol (CEUC)
  • S6 (4.0 V8 TFSI) Petrol (CTGE)
A6 2019-2025 15
  • 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DEZD)
  • 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DEZF)
  • 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DTPB)
  • 40 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DFBA)
  • 40 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DTPA)
  • 45 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DDVE)
  • 45 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DDVF)
  • 45 TFSI 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DKNA)
  • 50 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DDVB)
  • 50 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DMGA)
  • 50 TFSI e Electricity,Petrol (DLGA+EBCA)
  • 55 TFSI 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DLZA)
  • 55 TFSI e Electricity,Petrol (DLGA+EBCA)
  • RS6 (4.0 V8 TFSI) 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DJPB)
  • RS6 (4.0 V8) 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DYGB)
Renew both air filters 0h30–1h00
Renew the air filter 0h30

What is the role of the Audi A6 air filter?

All the oxygen the engine needs passes through the air filter. Dust is abrasive and can cause premature engine wear. A clogged filter also causes increased fuel consumption and reduced performance.

When should you change the Audi A6 air filter?

Generally replace every 20,000–40,000 km or every 1–2 years. In dusty environments or for frequent off-road use, replace more frequently.

Is it difficult to change the Audi A6 air filter?

Difficulty level 1/5: very easy. The air filter is normally very accessible. The whole operation takes 5–10 minutes and requires no tools in most cases.

4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
A6 1997-2005 1997-2005 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AWT), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AFN), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AJM), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVF), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVG), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AWX), 2.0 20V Petrol (ALT), 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (AMM), 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (ASM), 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (BDV), 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (AFB), 2.5 V6 TDI Diesel (… Diesel, Petrol
A6 2005-2011 2005-2011 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BRE), 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BRF), 2.0 TDI 16V (DPF) Diesel (BVG), 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BLB), 2.0 TDI 16V Diesel (BNA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHB), 2.0 TFSI 16V Petrol (BPJ), 2.4 V6 Petrol (BDW), 2.7 V6 TDI Die… Diesel, Petrol
A6 2011-2018 2011-2018 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CYGA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLC), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLD), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLE), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CNHA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CSUD), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CSUE), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDCA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDCB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DDDA), 2.0 TFSI Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (CHJA+EAFA), … Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
A6 2019-2025 2019-2025 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DEZD), 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DEZF), 35 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DTPB), 40 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DFBA), 40 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DTPA), 40 TFSI 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DMTC), 45 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DDVE), 45 TDI 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DDVF), 45 TDI 48V (MH… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol