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26th September 2007, 19:44 | #11 |
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Funny you say that. I put the car up on ramps yesterday and saw that the filter was accessable without taking the undertray off - it was just above the rear lip. Have I missed something and the undertray does have to come off.....?
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26th September 2007, 20:01 | #12 |
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I don't think the 1.8t has the undertray, mine doesn't.
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26th September 2007, 20:19 | #13 |
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Yup - mine has but it is quite short. From what I understand from this forum the V6's undertray is larger and presents more problems for the DIY mechanic.
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26th September 2007, 20:35 | #14 |
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The 1.8T undertray is short (aren't we lucky!) but only takes a minute to remove and lets you have a good look around while you do your service.
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26th September 2007, 20:36 | #15 |
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Mine has a kind of splash guard but not a full on undertray. I change my oil without removing anything.
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26th September 2007, 20:56 | #16 |
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So what? You cane your car to get the oil temp up to 90-100 degrees C then you stop and immediately drain it. Tell me, whats going to stop all the metal components from warping as they start to cool so drastically? Leave it at lest 10 minutes before draining. |
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If I were to attempt an oil change it would take the best part of half an hour if not more to jack the car up set it on stands then remove the under tray. Immediate emptying after a run is just not an option. |
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27th September 2007, 18:01 | #19 |
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On the same subject, I intend to pump the oil out with a pela pump - would the hot oil damage the pump.
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27th September 2007, 18:11 | #20 |
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not sure about damaging the pump, but i would put money on it not draining all the oil and crud in the sump
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