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Originally Posted by goodeone
Hi everyone
tell me if this is easily possible on D3 4.2 Petrol (53 plate) would I need VAG COM for anything,
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It's doable but it's best if you have some mechanical knowledge.
OIL & FILTER.
The filter on the 4.2 petrol is fiddly to change, you need to remove the air box first.
- Undo the large jubilee clip from the MAF to the inlet trunking.
- Release the aux air pump pipe from below the air filter - can be done either when the belly pan has been removed or turning the steering full left, taking a few screws from the wheel arch liner and having a feel around (The clip takes getting used to) but takes longer to type what to do than doing it
- Remove the air box.
- You'll see the top of the filter housing attached to the engine, you will probably have to slightly bend the heatshield to gain access.
- Remove the cover (32mm I think) then swap the filter cover - have a bowl ready so you don't spill too much
- Replace the filter, the O ring on the cover and put the cover back on
- The cover goes to 25nm, so not too tight, it's plastic and will break if you force it too much - it just needs nipping up.
- Oil change can be done 2 ways, remove belly pan and sump plug & washer (replace both as they're cheap) to drain through the sump or through something like a Mityvac.
I use Longlife III, sourced through TPS as it's reasonably priced (though you'll need over 8 litres) but change every 10k. I don't believe in extended intervals but want to use the recommended fluids.
AIR FILTER
Replace that when you put the air box back (refit is reverse of removal as usual) - fiddly first time getting the MAF pipe into the inlet trunking.
PLUGS
Not a fun job as you have to 'unclip' the loom but there is a knack, and you can usually ease the coil packs out without the pulling tool. The back two are a fiddle to get out though as clearance is limited.
REAR BRAKES
You need VAGCOM to wind back / adapt and reset the calipers (procedure on RossTech wiki). Though it is important to remember not to use a clamp (or at the very least be careful) on the caliper as the motor housing on the back is plastic and you don't want to damage that.
FRONT BRAKES
No different procedure to any other type of car
RESET SERVICE INDICATOR
You can reset the service indicator without VAGCOM but it will revert to fixed intervals. VAGCOM is required to set for Longlife
All in an oil, brake fluid and filter change should take no more than 2-3 hours.