Thank you. I usually do all my maintenance on my cars myself but this was my first european car. I have owned japanese all my life decided to see what the german engineering is all about. But wanted to make sure if there was anything different but couldn't find anything on youtube that shows 2019+ audi Q3. Looks pretty much the same as the japanese counterparts except the new oil drain plug.
Thanks for the video! I’m a tech at a Chevy dealership and we just had one of these come in. Tell me why in the world you should need a special tool for the drain plug, lol, these engineers are getting insane.
I agree its getting odd but imports take the cake for that. Also consider that most DYI'ers and oil jockeys ALWAYS over torqued the threaded ones causing failure and blown engines. Maybe this cam style will prevent that? Talk about odd...Toyota requires a special socket for the oil filter housing! (no substitute with anything else, it doesn't fit) They also require a bleed vent to be removed first to relieve internal pressure - who the H designed that?!
@@saltcar I wasn’t aware of the bleed vent, interesting and good to know. I wasted some money on a Toyota socket only to find out it’s too thick to work on some of the vertical style housings. But yeah I don’t get it. More complicated does not equal better. Times sure are changing!
Nice video very informative. Please be aware of Audis OW-20 “VW 508.00 spec” Ensure you have that “VW 508.00 spec” on the back of the oil container. Even if you have all documentation and changed at proper intervals and use a OW-20 oil without the “VW 508.00 spec” and have a engine issue, Audi will make their case that you used the wrong oil. Just Sayin, I had this through conversation with the service department when they couldn’t get me in for like 2-3 weeks for an oil change. Had to do it myself and it was super easy with the filter up top. Only oil I found locally on the shel with the VW 508.00 spec was Mobil 1 with the green label or green cap but verify the spec on back. Good luck to all.
FCP Euro has a nice oil change kit. And believe it or not their lifetime warranty applies to all fluids - you can send used oil back and they credit you!
Thank you for posting this video. This will help me save money by not having to pay for a Audi Care plan ($800). The Audi dealership said if I do decide to change the oil myself that I would have to take it in anyway for them to reset the notifications ($20). I assume with your instructions at the end this is how it is done?
Yep, very straight forward! We have a Fiat and have to disassemble half the air intake system to get to the oil filter! Q3 is doing well, with exception that the clock is wrong and we took it in once already. Have to take it back.
It’s a Max Jax lift. Had it for 5 years and still going strong. I do not know exactly how much oil I put in. I typically measure how much comes out but for some reason didn’t. I’m pretty sure it was more than 5 quarts by a little bit, which filled it to top of the stick indicator. If you are buying quarts, buy six to be sure. You can always use the extra next time.
Thanks. So no more Crush Washers? What's this O-Ring? Does it come with the Filter or purchased separately? Great to see I don't have to deal with covers underneath the vehicle. Changing my 2020 next week. Using Amsoil.
Sorry for the late reply, but yes there are no more crush washers at least on this Audi! I’ve seen a few places that sell new drain plugs with an oil filter, some do some don’t. They’re cheap so I suppose it’s not a big deal to replace them, but I suspect one will last quite a long time.
@@aresjucius3471 I’d say no. Less oil means it will get hotter and break down sooner. Your engine would like a bit “too much” oil rather than a bit less than asked for. An extra 0.3 L is inconsequential in terms of any negative overfill effect, especially after a couple thousand miles…
@@fiveyorks You literally posted the only 2020 Q3 oil change video on youtube today just when I needed an oil change on my Q3 haha. I would rather change my own oil because your video made it look so easy, thanks again, awesome red color by the way.
OMG.. My 35 TFSI MHEV has the oil filter at back of engine. I'm speechless as I just bought the car and took cover off engine and it was nowhere to be seen. WTH, Its a 2021 Q3 :-(
How do you remove the oil dip stick to check the oil level? There seems to be two tabs that locks the yellow dip stick onto the tube. Worried about breaking the tabs if I try to pry them off
watch for 2 flats located on the mounting side(not on the plug) 180deg opposite of each other. Make sure the 2 tabs are aligned and overlapped with the flats. then pull
Trying to buy an Oil Filter and drain plug off Ebay for my 2021 Mild Hybrid 35 TFSI Q3 and it trying to sell me a nut plug and a metal oil filter? Is this right?
