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2012 AUDI A6

3.0L Supercharged V6•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•supercharged

8 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor991 Torque6374 Fluid15 DTC1810 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls8

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Oil Change Torque Specs

for 2012 Audi A6 3.0L Supercharged V6 · AWD

Units

12 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Mounting Bolts

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new washer each time

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Oil Filler Cap

Hand tight

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Oil Filler Cap

Hand tight

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Oil Filter

Hand tight + 3/4 turn

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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Oil Filter

Hand tight + 3/4 turn

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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Oil Filter Housing Cap

For cartridge-type filters

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Oil Filter (Spin-On)

Hand tight plus 3/4 turn

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Skid Plate Bolts

If equipped

11 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Skid Plate Bolts

If equipped

11 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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