Revised Procedure For Oil Service (GROUP 00, NO. 10-11)

REVISED PROCEDURE FOR OIL SERVICE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

SUBJECT

Revised procedure for oil service 

00 10 11 2024273/1 September 1, 2010

Model(s)	Year	VIN Range	Vehicle-Specific Equipment
All Audi	2008 - 2011	All	Not Applicable

CONDITION

When servicing the engine oil, these instructions must be followed in addition to the oil service procedure in the ElsaWebRepair Manual. 

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Starting with the 2008 A5, ElsaWeb provides engine oil extraction instructions only in the section Maintenance Procedures >> Engine Oil and Filter, Replacing.  A special tool to extract engine oil will be introduced into the market in the fourth quarter of 2010.

PRODUCTION SOLUTION

Not applicable.

SERVICE

When performing an oil service by removing the oil drain plug, pay attention to the following information to prevent damage to the oil pan threads.

• Always refer to ElsaWeb >> Engine Mechanical >> Lubrication >> Specifications  for the proper fastener torque specification when installing the engine oil drain plug.
• Always pay attention to the footnotes. (See Fig 1) Some engine oil drain plugs must be replaced when removed.
  Fig 1: Torque Specifications For 2009 A4 2.0TFSI. Note The Footnote On Entry "Oil Drain Plug"

  

WARRANTY

This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi warranty.

Repair or replacement of any part damaged by outside influence is excluded from reimbursement by Audi Warranty.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.