Change Car Oil Filter Audi A6

Change Car Oil Filter

Easy 0h30–1h30 ~50–150£
Estimated time 0h30–1h30
Estimated labour cost ~50–150£
Difficulty 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 41
  • 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)
  • 2.8 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)

When should you change the Audi A6 oil filter?

The engine oil change and oil filter replacement should be done annually or every two years, and at most every 20,000–30,000 km. In cases of severe use (constant short trips, repeated cold starts, frequent towing), reduce the interval.

Should you change the oil filter at every Audi A6 oil change?

It is strongly recommended to change the oil filter at every oil change. A clogged filter can no longer clean the oil effectively and, in extreme cases, the bypass valve opens allowing unfiltered oil to circulate.

Is it difficult to change the Audi A6 oil filter?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: warm the engine briefly, raise the vehicle, drain old oil completely, remove the old oil filter, lightly oil the seal of the new filter, fit the new filter hand-tight, refit the drain plug with a new washer, refill with fresh oil to the correct level.

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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

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