SAVE $250!! DIY AUDI S3/A3 OIL CHANGE

[@anthonywillard6575]

Love that you are doing these audi videos. I'm getting one due to my other car being totaled!

[@frankiecalabro484]

Dude same just got an s3

[@JesseCarmichaelAutos]

Maintenance yourself is always better. I'm stoked for the Laguna Seca videos man!

[@charleskung4803]

哥们，你的车和机油和我的一样，真是太巧合了，非常高兴看到你的视频

[@rokan81]

Fantastic DIY Blake. I just purchased a 2018 slightly used s3 and this covered everything 100%. Im a bmw guy/owner and this is lightly different on the bottom end with that little drain plug tool being needed. Thanks so much

[@BlakesGarage]

Awesome glad I could help. I'm also a BMW guy I have two E30's and a new 2018 M4

[@Neptune8]

I've been looking at a3s and then I found out Audi sucks out the oil , I was almost going to back off but looks like a cheap tool is all that's needed. Sweet

[@autoone1068]

Joshuabrutl not true I have 2016 A3 sline sport and had 2012 a4 2.0t quattro with 245k miles did not take any oil. The old engines prior to 2010 had issues. New engines are great.

[@marcomotivated1499]

Gonna do this for the first time, big help. Thanks for this video man

[@ChudMoney_]

A3 or an S3?

[@troyyerman7282]

Great vid! I just ordered some Ravenol for my M4. Very high-quality PAO oil. I'm currently using Redline but I recently learned about Ravenol and am quite impressed with the spec sheets, especially for the 0W- grades.

[@BosaFTW]

I ordered Ravenol RCS 5W40 for my M4. Lots of highspeed runs on german autobahn will be stressful for the oil so I read on forums and this oil got lots of compliments from race drivers and other tuned turbo BMW drivers👌🏼

[@troyyerman7282]

@@BosaFTW That’s a very good oil. Even formulated without polymer VIIs. Great choice!

[@robertb.4202]

Thanks for sharing! I am consider an Audi, but if they expect me to pay $250 for an oil change, I will gladly do the oil change myself!

[@maniirdzjr24]

Nice S3, really looking forward on buying soon same color too...

[@AA-hy3xs]

I think you need the Rup or RSP from ravenol if you wanna race Of course will be more expensive Try it!

[@BlackMamba08]

Plastic everywhere! Good job audi!

[@signaljammed-3805]

Awesome DIY video for changing the oil Blake! I have a 2015 S3 and just paid $350 for its 55k service which was oil change and filters. I now know what to do at 65k! Many thanks. If you need a video idea... one for changing the spark plugs would be very informative too! #WrenchOn

[@waleryx]

You use oil 5W40 while Audi recommendation is 0W20. I put Ravenol SMP 5W30 to my Audi A4 b9 2.0TFSi according to Audi’s 50400. What do you think about putting 0W20 oil that Audi put in each car during service time? Thank you in advance for your answer. Best regards, Jacek

[@waleryx]

You Wish Thanks. I spoke to my colleague from Audi dealer and he said it was European Union emission reduction bullshit to introduce this oil 0W20. Your engine can last only 200k kilometres using 0W20 or even less. 🙈🙈🙈

[@BosaFTW]

@@waleryx Please don‘t use 0W20. Under high temperature it can be very dangerous to destroy your engine because the oil becomes like water and doesn‘t lubricate your cylinders anymore. Better use 5W30 or 5W40 for turbo engines that get pretty hot. Also 0W40 is good if you live in cold places.

[@waleryx]

@@BosaFTW Thanks for an advice. I have been using only 5W30 but I do not know what previous owner had used. Hope right one.

[@SilveryFoxster]

Good video 👍. What are your thoughts on changing the oil by the extraction pump method, thanks.

[@BlakesGarage]

I like it for the quickness and lack of spilling anything but I feel that it can leave old things in your pan that would be flushed out the old fashion way.

[@SilveryFoxster]

Blake's Garage: Fair comment

[@stephenkhan80]

Could you use a 32mm spanner instead of the socket dude? Thanks for the vid btw!!!

[@bravo402]

Blake what do you think about running Motul sport Ester 5w40 on and s3 I was thinking about running that. Car currently has an APR stage 2. Thanks

[@carlosschein9283]

Awesome video. Do you know what size Star bolt it takes to take off plastic cover?

[@timothyting8026]

For the audi a3 if you were to do a oil change yourself, due to the warning message come up. Would you need a computer to let the car know the oil has been changed Thanks

[@BlakesGarage]

You can reset it in the cars infotainment system

[@JacobRDoty]

I always like watching your videos because I can learn a lot from how prepared and well thought-out your installs/maintenance videos are. Have any experience with rebuilding calipers? I think I have a sticking right rear. I bought a two pack of the seal kit and bought my own caliper tool.

[@BlakesGarage]

I actually have never rebuilt one usually just replaced the whole thing as most aren’t that expensive.

[@MrSneakA]

If the callipers are leaking or boots torn it could be good to rebuild. If it's sticking, there's a chance that you will need a whole calliper anyway. If it's not too expensive a remanufactured item will be faster and easier to do.

[@christopherleland6777]

Blake, I have a 2018 S3. When I looked on the link for the plugs I got the red box that says they do not fit the vehicle? Did you have a issues with the fit? The only plugs that I get the green box are the Dorman plugs.... I can't even find and OEM ones on Amazon.

[@dubvr6nos]

Valvoline Express Lube does my 2016 S3 with Mobile 1 European Blend for $70.00 and I don't have to worry about getting rid of the old oil or making a mess.

[@ivmurk21]

Yeah good luck with that buddy. I used valvoline euro blend once in my s3 and it ran like absolute dog shit

[@dubvr6nos]

@@ivmurk21 I didn't use Valvoline. Mobile 1. Used it in my stage 2 S3, 3 of my GTI's, 07 Passat, and my GLI. No issues whatsoever.

[@ivmurk21]

@@dubvr6nos Shit my bad I read valvoline and instantly got triggered lol. I always DIY but was in a pinch. My local Valvoline express only had their own euro blend. Probably did some irreversible damage to my engine. Also used the wrong filter so the housing wasn’t seated properly and sprayed oil all over the top side. But if you’re getting a good service at yours, that is a hell of a deal

[@nycyabber7103]

Stupid question but how do you lift the car? I have a 3-ton jack and I kinda know where it needs to go, but the car is too low for me to look under and place it correctly.

[@hampster92188]

Have you try to use a Futomo drain valve to make your life easier?

[@Marks-S3]

Hey blake i did same steps as you but car telling turn off engine low oil presser any idea why

[@BlakesGarage]

Not sure sounds like you got low pressure. Did you add enough oil? Are you sure it’s not Low oil level? Did it say anything before?

[@Mrfaith005]

What wheels are you running the Nittos on?

[@chevr6887]

I’m confused so how many bottles of 1L do I need to do the transmission and isit just 1 bottle for the haldex ? Theeeeeen I need just under 6L for the engine?

[@colinredwood]

This helped a lot. Only thing I didn’t realize is that you can’t drive the s3 right onto the ramps. Only 40 bucks still saved a couple hundred

[@derschadel6888]

What oil you recommend for my Audi S5 2012 , 3.0 V6 , 333 HP , 116.000 km ? European model ,Price is not important,i want the best

[@carlosalca4360]

Thanks and regards from México 👍🏾

[@MrSneakA]

Did you end up doing the stud conversion on the Audi as well?

[@susanluis2209]

Thanks so much kip more video show people take care Audi s3 you are the best

[@stackzbundle]

You recommend this oil brand for a sti?

[@Weeem]

Nicely done and very useful :) Couple of things I'd have added. Turn the oil can 180 to 90 degrees from the way you had it and you can get it to pour without "glugging" Warm the engine for a couple of minutes first as the oil will flow out faster when warm. (warm not hot. No need to burn yourself) Put 200-500ml of clean oil through the engine while the sump plug is still out. Basically rinsing the drain holes and sump with fresh oil.

[@xego100]

Nice Vid! And how did you "reset" the oil change allert?

[@BlakesGarage]

It’s under the setting in the vehicle infotainment system.

[@ashtong4937]

What exhaust was that with the first clip of you driving on the course

[@clevonapparicio3830]

How do u change the gearbox oil

[@Condor1970]

So, for the new 2018 Ford Mustang GT, which Ravenol would you recommend? VFE, FO, SFE?

[@eddiebtv515]

Do they sell the oil drain plug tool at autozone or local stores?

[@Ghostblaze1]

what is the name of those ramp blocks?

[@ivancalderon5151]

Great tutorial! One question tho do you use premium gas or regular please get back to me idk what to put in my Audi A4

[@BlakesGarage]

Premium always, check your gas cap and owner manual.

[@signaljammed-3805]

My S3 has never seen anything less than premium. It has sensors to use lower fuel grades but you will get poor gas mileage and loss in HP.

[@mtncguy85]

I appreciate all the info. Subscribed.

[@nuvenegra6098]

I know most cars the oil change due is about 3 month 3000mils but why is the Audi shows 10000 miles isn’t that too long of a wait?

[@ulisesbernardotti1339]

Hi Blake, i got a 2016 s3 and every 2 months or so the low oil engine light comes on and I have to add about a quarter of oil. Any idea what it could be?

[@zs9458]

Have you checked for leaks and What kind of oil are you using?

[@ulisesbernardotti1339]

Z S Hi, i took it to the dealer for service, they didn’t see any leaks but told me it was normal for these engines to need a quart of oil every 3000 miles or so. I’m using castrol edge synthetic 5w 40.

[@colinredwood]

I have an s3 and getting ready to do my first oil change on her. Im about 6,500 miles in so I think Its about time but just curious how often do you change yours? also my car is still stock if that makes a difference

[@BlakesGarage]

Around there depending on if I track it. Then sooner.

[@jessemedina7614]

Looking to buy a 2015 A3 1.8T with about 50k miles. Is there anything to beware of in terms of costs for this year and have any of you had good experiences with this year and model? Feedback appreciated (:

[@MarkCalica]

Are you gonna do an intake video?.

[@BlakesGarage]

Haha you noticed the Carbon Fiber ArmaSpeed intake. I have the video all filmed it was actually the first mod I did. They haven’t made the new front ducting pice for the 2017+ facelift model yet that’s why I haven’t posted it. I felt like the video was incomplete.

[@MarkCalica]

Oh ok.... looks good though

[@andyasdf2078]

Bro hold the oil bottles horizontally not vertically, that way you get less recoil when the air re-enters

[@gabrieldelatorre8051]

Hey Blake i have a 1.8T A3 2015. Will the same oil still be good for my Audi?

[@JodBronson]

+gabriel de la torre - Got a Walmart? Cheaper there... Make sure to use the " Right Type ". In the Video is: SAE 5W-40 Fully Synthetic, so find the SAME TYPE !!! NOTE: Make sure to change your Oil often... Basically ANY OIL will work if you change your Oil often. Don't fall for the " Oil Crazy " hypes / nutshells.... SAVE your Money :D

[@upbeatmantis86]

does this apply to 2016 audi s3 pre facelift as well?

[@BlakesGarage]

Yep

[@yoyigu]

My s3 sportback use 5w30 OEM ,but..is this oil good for race and track ? ( ravenol 5w40 ) i have stage 2.

[@BosaFTW]

Ravenol RCS 5W40 is the best for race and track

[@macker0077]

How reliable has the S3 been?

[@dosfeatherxgaming1384]

Yo this Is a great video I'm never gonna let a shop do my oil now haha

[@sl33pers39]

Same with Rs3 im assuming. Great info

[@BlakesGarage]

Yep should be 👍🏼🏁🏁🏁

[@susanluis2209]

Hye brother I just buy 2015 Audi s3 , but I don’t want bring my car go get oild change delayed ship , I want do at home oil change can you show me how to do it thanks brother

[@BlakesGarage]

hiep tran umm, I did in this video.

[@WastedPancakes]

i thought you had to have the oil heated to a certain temp to not fuck with the sensors in the audi

[@jgxsboost]

Great video! I placed oil change orders via your link

[@BlakesGarage]

Thanks Jeff 👍🏼👍🏼🏁🏁🏁

[@the2120company]

hey, what is so special about that oil ?

[@BlacklistBuilds]

Plastic oil pans and drain plugs? The future is scary. I couldn't even get over the fact that my b8 s4 didn't come with a dipstick haha

[@BlakesGarage]

Blacklist Builds what for real? How do you check levels? Through the MMI?

[@BlacklistBuilds]

Blake's Garage through MMI but I bought a dipstick anyway. It takes about 2 min of engine run time before it can take a measurement. The worst part was the hood latch issue on the b8 (my car included) that wouldn't reset the oil measurement after filling up your engine with oil. People ended up overfilling their engines because the MMI would say the oil is low.

[@AlvaroSanchezChile]

My 1986 CJ7 had a very solid and well made head cover made of some kind of plastic and zero problems

[@dinerolavado3525]

Yea my sisters S5 doesn’t have a dip stick eaither !

[@bde21]

Do you have any videos where you push the car to the max on track and do some rippage as you said :D

[@BlakesGarage]

bde today’s video will show some at 9am pst

[@evanescent0311]

ugh .. I took my S3 on stock contis to thunderhill .. destroyer a tire and it wasn’t super fun either honestly .. hopefully it was enjoyable for you! Back to RWD track cars for me.. love the S3 as a DD though! Thanks for the video, wasn’t sure if I should load the filter housing at the end of my oil change so thanks!

[@BlakesGarage]

evanescent03 yeah these cars will eat tires with the lack of front camber stock. I highly recommend a second set of wheels with track dedicated tires. I have a few suspension mods that are going to make this thing Handel much better.

[@evanescent0311]

Blake's Garage a nice loud exhaust would be good too. The car is rather quiet and hard to tell what the engine is doing with all the wind noise having windows down. I definitely believe that a better set of tires and some suspension goodies will help it out some, I wasn’t willing to do that on this car which led me to get a Camaro ... which is a beast at the track but not much of a DD ...ah well. I still like my S3 as a fun DD. The JB adds some punch but the car didn’t like that at the track either so I removed it while I was there. have fun with yours!

[@danielfl.9347]

Is that oil approved for the engine? I can't see any specs on it

[@BlakesGarage]

Yes, it’s above the requirements.

[@AhmadAli-du2fq]

New to your channel loving you vids you got a subscriber in me

[@andrewkissane8870]

Thanks man. Very useful

[@bde21]

Love the videos bro

[@lisajasmin1]

Do u still have the Subaru

[@BlakesGarage]

lisajasmin1 no, I got rid of it for the S3 and couldn’t be happier.

[@johnaugustin7527]

Great video, you gained a Sub!

[@toddcox6903]

2019 mustang gt same plastic pan, plastic plug just doesn't need the tool.

[@serapisbey11]

Brother good video you did. This is whell explained. Keep doing a review. Like your chanel

[@markpenales]

ummm... didn't you forget to prime your oil filter?

[@Kai...999]

It’s sucks taking that damn baffle off to get to the oil pan.

[@elescoloco]

🔥

[@BlowingbytheOz]

This is easier than my Honda lol

[@theanswer69786]

does audi care give free oil changes? i have audi care and i forgot lol

[@signaljammed-3805]

Yes, I used mine through 45K now I am on my own.

[@Kai...999]

I’ve only owned American cars and did all my maintenance myself. After a guy put in the wrong oil that’s when I started learning everything about cars. But then Germans, they don’t make shit easy.

[@SpencerHogg]

That's expensive damn!! Nicely done on the quick change bro. The Audi looks so nice ahh I wanna ride in its luxury :p

[@BlakesGarage]

Get down here and you can drive it Spencer.

[@jaroberts8811]

great tip on the tool; o-ring...i'm gonna go ahead an

[@morpheus6d9]

track day or autocross ? go

[@evanescent0311]

morpheus track day

[@acortez3195]

How upset would you be if your neighbor got a dog that wouldn't stop yapping? Would that be the end of this channel? Lol

[@liamle8471]

Plastic drain plug! This will break easily under extreme heat. Why don't they use metal drain plug?

[@BlakesGarage]

Liam Le well the whole oil pan is polymer plastic so it's really not that bad of a design. I would just recommended changing the plug each time

[@spinnetti]

No dogbone insert? for shame! :) Also I love the oil fill design where if you miss it splashes on the exhaust..... PS, Like your vids, but could do without the "go ahead and"... I swear that's half the content!

[@BlakesGarage]

Got ya. I have an insert now, check my latest videos

[@Levy3o8]

So the race oil is $45 for a 5 liter jug, and the filters are $10 each (as shown in the links)....Why does an oil change cost $250? I know Audi, BMW, and Mercedes tend to charge quite a bit for dealer services, but $250 for an oil change sounds absolutely insane!

[@BlakesGarage]

Levy3Poop that was the dealer cost for my first oil change. However the first one was covered.

[@Levy3o8]

I'm still baffled as to why it costs so much. Or is it more of a "because you're at the dealer, and that's what we charge" type deal?

[@JodBronson]

+Levy3Poop - People gotta get paid you know! Smart People do it themselves... Stupid Lazy People pay... Need I say more? LOL 😳

[@johnvrach5087]

Why did you put ravenooil ?audi recomends only castrol !are you blind ?its gonna be a big problem for your engine

[@lol8463]

John Vrach german here, it doesnt matter which oil he uses aslong it meets the 502 504 spec 😝

[@Irishluckily]

That’s how much my oil changes are at the dealership 😳 lmao fuckk that. I’ve been doing my oil changes past 2 years with an extractor and every 3k for ~$45.

[@JodBronson]

+Anthony RS - People gotta get paid you know! Smart People do it themselves... Stupid Lazy People pay... Need I say more? LOL 😳

[@stzbg90]

Such a cheap oil for S3... But Why so many things in this car are plastic?

[@robertslegers257]

You are lucky your Audi has A dipstick.🏆

[@sebastianc09]

Is it not highly probable that the car will slip from the bricks? I'm scared to lift it like that

[@deezz1982]

Looks like your oil cap says Castrol bud hahahah

[@scally881]

Those wheels look terrible on the s3 but fair enough if they’re only for track use

[@glafkosobion9085]

10000 miles for the next oil change?? Nice.. Here the dealer sais every 7500km prob for money reasons!!!

[@sunday_funday7765]

Glafkos Obion the clearance on these new engines are tight. Many techs suggest around 5000 miles or less. Any more and you are just wearing down the engine. Try searching “ legit street cars “ on here. The master tech tells you why. Not just a person like me.

[@gynads]

enjoying your vids, You should say 'gonna go ahead' a bit more though.......loooooool

[@BlakesGarage]

I’m ‘gonna go ahead and do that!

[@gynads]

Blake's Garage 😂😂😂👍

[@danielfl.9347]

Why would you use such a cheap oil for such an expensive car? Does it even meet the spec? I haven't seen it before, so I could be wrong.

[@BlakesGarage]

That’s not a cheap oil. Play grand Turismo or forza and look at the banners on the walls. You’ll see this oil. It’s German and it’s a great racing oil.

[@danielfl.9347]

@@BlakesGarage I guess I was wrong, but does it meet the spec the engine requires? I haven't seen it before.

[@jonoomoom]

Completely skip taking off the underbody engine cover. Nice tutorial you missed the hardest step 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@accordfreak1]

why do Europeans like to over-engineer something so simple. They couldn't do a metal oil pan with a normal 12mm bolt and a normal oil filter?

[@antilogism]

They are engineered the way the bulk of their customers expect: performing+cheap (

[@AmericanBadAss901]

Tell Richard Rollings you want your job back, wannabe.