3.0 TDI Service

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I serviced my new car today and thought I'd share some pics. I intend to change the gearbox oil and filter but will need the ramp for that so it'll wait.

I bought all the bits from Eurocarparts for less than £140. As I'm never sure they supply the correct parts I always start with the oil filter as there's little worse then draining the oil to find the filter is wrong. All good this time though....

IMG_0142 by Aldous Voice, on Flickr

IMG_0141 by Aldous Voice, on Flickr

Oil was drained (no pictures) and I refilled with Shell Helix - I chose it as it was £20 for 5 litres and I use the same brand in my Ferrari.

IMG_0162 by Aldous Voice, on Flickr

IMG_0163 by Aldous Voice, on Flickr

Opening the air filter box brought a shock. The car has a full main dealer history with the same dealer but they thoughtfully fitted the air filter incorrectly and then didn't bother to change it for years. The pictures don't do it justice as the fans were solid with crud.

IMG_0152 by Aldous Voice, on Flickr

IMG_0153 by Aldous Voice, on Flickr

IMG_0154 by Aldous Voice, on Flickr

I like to clean the mesh on the MAFs with a soft detailing brush...

IMG_0155 by Aldous Voice, on Flickr

New cabin filter:

IMG_0157 by Aldous Voice, on Flickr

A couple of pics of the engine bay with the covers removed:

IMG_0158 by Aldous Voice, on Flickr

IMG_0159 by Aldous Voice, on Flickr

The fuel filter was a dream to change - it would take about 30 mins of removing things to get to the filter on the car the A8 replaced.

IMG_0160 by Aldous Voice, on Flickr

IMG_0161 by Aldous Voice, on Flickr

Power steering fluid was flushed:

IMG_0164 by Aldous Voice, on Flickr

Finally I changed the brake fluid which gave me an opportunity to inspect the suspension whilst the wheels were off.

IMG_0165 by Aldous Voice, on Flickr

The cars drive like a rocket now it can breathe!

A quick question - what is this thing I saw in front of the OSF wheel?

IMG_0147 by Aldous Voice, on Flickr

Also, where's the best place to buy the gearbox filter and fluid?