{"id":1237,"date":"2013-03-11T18:09:23","date_gmt":"2013-03-12T01:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/audi\/?p=1237"},"modified":"2019-10-29T17:25:25","modified_gmt":"2019-10-30T00:25:25","slug":"a4-b6-v6-3-0l-30v-coil-packs-and-spark-plugs-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/audi\/a4-b6-v6-3-0l-30v-coil-packs-and-spark-plugs-replacement.html","title":{"rendered":"A4 B6 V6 3.0L 30V Coil Packs and Spark Plugs Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"<script src=\"https:\/\/ajax.googleapis.com\/ajax\/libs\/jquery\/2.9.1\/jquery.min.js\"><\/script><script src=\"\/idogjs\/fancybox-master\/dist\/jquery.fancybox.min.js\"><\/script>\n\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\/idogjs\/fancybox-master\/dist\/fancybox_mod_min.css\">\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>2013-03-13 Gas mileage went up from 29MPG to 32.5MPG<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a class=\"preview\" href=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/sm_freewaygas.JPG\" data-fancybox=\"tune\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"tune\" src=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/tn_freewaygas.JPG\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>22 miles freeway trip &#8211; picture taken at exit light<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The car has 95,800 miles and it&#8217;s time to give it a tune up. Spark plugs, air cleaner and oil change.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>After removing the air cleaner, I found out that the last service guy didn&#8217;t put back the coil packs rail screws that secure the rails. This is the main reason why I do all the maintenance myself, many irresponsible mechanics out there.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"preview\" title=\"V6 3.0 30V\" href=\"\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/sm_cab74.JPG\" data-fancybox=\"tune\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"V6 3.0 30V\" alt=\"V6 3.0L 30V\" src=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/tn_cab74.JPG\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a> \u00a0 \u00a0 <a class=\"preview\" href=\"\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/sm_cab93.JPG\" data-fancybox=\"tune\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"Coil Packs Rail Screws (2) removed\" alt=\"rail screws\" src=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/tn_cab93.JPG\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The air cleaner itself is easy to buy and replace, there is another filter from the front engine grill to the air cleaner housing that needs to clean also. I just use some windex spray and towel to wipe the grimes and dirt off.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"preview\" title=\"2 screws for air duct\" href=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/sm_cab76.JPG\" data-fancybox=\"tune\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"2 screws for air duct\" alt=\"2 screws for air duct\" src=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/tn_cab76.JPG\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a class=\"preview\" title=\"air duct with screen filter\" href=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/sm_cab169.JPG\" data-fancybox=\"tune\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"air duct with filter\" alt=\"air duct with filter\" src=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/tn_cab169.JPG\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"preview\" href=\"\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/sm_cab163.JPG\" data-fancybox=\"tune\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"filter screen dirty\" alt=\"filter screen dirty\" src=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/tn_cab163.JPG\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a class=\"preview\" href=\"\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/sm_cab166.JPG\" data-fancybox=\"tune\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"filter creen cleaned\" alt=\"filter screen cleaned\" src=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/tn_cab166.JPG\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nnJ8vDNWcJ8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Remove coil packs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RJcJ82VEuvE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Remove Coil Packs<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>To get to coil packs, air cleaner and coolant reservoir needs to be removed and loosen. There are 2 screws for each coil packs rails, should be removed for easy connectors removal. Lift all coil packs up until they&#8217;re freely rotated.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"preview\" title=\"2 screws for coil pack rail\" href=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/sm_cab93.JPG\" data-fancybox=\"tune\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"Coil Packs Rail Screws (2) removed\" alt=\"2 screws for rail\" src=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/tn_cab93.JPG\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a class=\"preview\" title=\"lift up coil packs for freely rotated\" href=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/sm_cab97.JPG\" data-fancybox=\"tune\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"lift coil packs up \" alt=\"lift coil packs up\" src=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/tn_cab97.JPG\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Use strong thumb or flat screw driver to press down the tab (until it clicks) while wiggling the connector out (careful not to break the plastic part).<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"preview\" title=\"black connector tab\" href=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/sm_cab92.JPG\" data-fancybox=\"tune\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"black lock tab\" alt=\"black lock tab\" src=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/tn_cab92.JPG\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a class=\"preview\" title=\"use thumb or flat screw driver press down to remove\" href=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/sm_cab94.JPG\" data-fancybox=\"tune\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"use thumb or flat screw driver\" alt=\"use thumb or flat screw driver\" src=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/tn_cab94.JPG\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"preview\" title=\"coil packs rail separated\" href=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/sm_cab121.JPG\" data-fancybox=\"tune\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"coil packs rail separated\" alt=\"coil packs rail separated\" src=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/tn_cab121.JPG\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a class=\"preview\" title=\"coil packs removed\" href=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/sm_cab99.JPG\" data-fancybox=\"tune\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"coil packs removed\" alt=\"Coil packs removed\" src=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/tn_cab99.JPG\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RJcJ82VEuvE\" height=\"281\" width=\"500\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"V6 Spark Plugs Replacement\" href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0UhjIUCT490\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Spark Plugs Replacement<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>I use Bosch Iridium for long lasting and performance.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"preview\" title=\"Bosch Iridium\" href=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/sm_cab102.JPG\" data-fancybox=\"tune\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"Bosch Iridium\" alt=\"Bosch Iridium\" src=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/tn_cab102.JPG\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a class=\"preview\" title=\"Bosch Iridium\" href=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/sm_cab103.JPG\" data-fancybox=\"tune\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"Bosch Iridium\" alt=\"Bosch Iridium\" src=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/tn_cab103.JPG\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>I put some engine oil on threads before installing spark plugs and hand tighten the spark plug all the way, finalize with torque wrench set at 22ft-lb &#8211; when it&#8217;s clicked, it&#8217;s done. The trick is also tape the extension with the spark plug socket so it won&#8217;t fall into the deep spark plug holes.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"preview\" title=\"put some engine oil on threads before installation\" href=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/sm_cab107.JPG\" data-fancybox=\"tune\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"Put some engine oil on threads\" alt=\"Put some engine oil on threads\" src=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/tn_cab107.JPG\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a class=\"preview\" title=\"set torque wrench at 22ft-lb\" href=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/sm_cab112.JPG\" data-fancybox=\"tune\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"set torque at 22ft-lb\" alt=\"set torque at 22ft-lb\" src=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/tn_cab112.JPG\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0UhjIUCT490\" height=\"281\" width=\"500\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Test drive after tuned up\" href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sSq66O8jk0I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Test Drive After Tuned Up<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sSq66O8jk0I\" height=\"281\" width=\"500\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Night Drive\" href=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t_ylXogLA_I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Night Drive<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t_ylXogLA_I\" height=\"281\" width=\"500\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>While I was there, I checked the timing belt condition also. My 96 Audi Avant has 149k miles with original belt and water pump. I do check the belt once in a while. If people who races the car a lot, erupted engine speeds, they do tend to put stress onto the belt and break them early. I\u00a0 &amp; my wife don&#8217;t race, we drive nicely, our belts do last a long time especially in the nice weather all year round of CA.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"preview\" href=\"\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/sm_cab144.JPG\" data-fancybox=\"tune\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"Timing belt at 95k miles\" alt=\"Timing belt at 95k\" src=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/tn_cab144.JPG\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a class=\"preview\" href=\"\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/sm_cab147.JPG\" data-fancybox=\"tune\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"Timing belt at 95k miles\" alt=\"Timing belt at 95k\" src=\"\/media\/audis\/v6tune\/tn_cab147.JPG\" width=\"250\" height=\"141\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><ul class=\"lcp_catlist\" id=\"lcp_instance_0\"><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2013-03-13 Gas mileage went up from 29MPG to 32.5MPG The car has 95,800 miles and it&#8217;s time to give it a tune up. Spark plugs, air cleaner and oil change. After removing the air cleaner, I found out that the last service guy didn&#8217;t put back the coil packs rail screws that secure the rails. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/audi\/a4-b6-v6-3-0l-30v-coil-packs-and-spark-plugs-replacement.html\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[175,173,174,141,176],"class_list":["post-1237","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-a4-b6-cabriolet","tag-a4-b6","tag-coil-pack","tag-iridium","tag-spark-plugs","tag-v6-3-0"],"views":7297,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/audi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1237","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/audi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/audi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/audi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/audi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1237"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/audi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1237\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4400,"href":"https:\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/audi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1237\/revisions\/4400"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/audi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1237"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/audi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1237"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dognmonkey.com\/audi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1237"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}