Quick instructions for oil change?

grandpatim · February 26th, 2007, 10:21

I searched for this and didn't find it if it has already been posted.

I want to change my own oil on my 2006.5 Jetta 1.9 tdi DSG.
I bought the filter ($12 NAPA, and proper oil 505.01 type) and need to change it now.

I've changed the oil on all my cars/trucks religiously since age 16, but never had a vw, and this "ain't no spin off filter!". Is the filter up inside the engine pan? Quick instructions would be appreciated!

Gracias!
Tim

euromade · February 26th, 2007, 10:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandpatim

I searched for this and didn't find it if it has already been posted.

I want to change my own oil on my 2006.5 Jetta 1.9 tdi DSG.
I bought the filter ($12 NAPA, and proper oil 505.01 type) and need to change it now.

I've changed the oil on all my cars/trucks religiously since age 16, but never had a vw, and this "ain't no spin off filter!". Is the filter up inside the engine pan? Quick instructions would be appreciated!

Gracias!
Tim

yes, this filter is in a "cup" located on the top of the engine bay.

weedeater · February 26th, 2007, 11:08

quick instructions:

1. drain oil.
2. refill oil.

LF06VWJTDI · February 26th, 2007, 11:36

1. Use 32mm socket to remove bolt from oil filter. Unthread the oil filter located in the engine compartment. Take it out.

2. Use needle pliers to remove old gaskets and replace with new ones. Two of them. One top and one bottom.

3. Thread the new filter back into place.

4. Remove skid plate and get your oil pan ready. Use T30 torx to unscrew the back. Use T25 torx for the front.

5. Use a 19mm socket to unbolt the oil plug. Let oil drain completely.

6. REINSTALL THE PLUG AND TIGHTEN TO 20Nm

7. Reinstall skid plate

8. Put 4 liters of new oil from the upper engine compartment.

9. Measure it. You want it sliiiiiightly below full.

10. Cover back up. Enjoy your ride.

11. Next day, put another 1/3 liter to top it off.

12. You're good for another 8K-10K miles.

Hope this helps

PS: Thanks to WJDell for showing me how to do this.

tntdifan · February 26th, 2007, 11:46

19 mm socket for the oil pan plug.

The oil filter takes a 32 mm socket.

You need a torque wrench (cheap one is fine) to do this job properly. The oil pan is cast aluminum, and the threads will strip easily if you overtorque the plug.

grandpatim · February 26th, 2007, 12:05

That's great guys! Wow! LF06, Pics and all! THATS what I call a helpful reply! THANKS a ton Diesel pushers!

grandpatim · February 26th, 2007, 12:09

This post with pics should be in the FAQs for the A5's

grandpatim · February 26th, 2007, 12:12

Wait, looking at the pics, is that a torx head for the bolts holding the skid plate on? What size?

LF06VWJTDI · February 26th, 2007, 13:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandpatim

That's great guys! Wow! LF06, Pics and all! THATS what I call a helpful reply! THANKS a ton Diesel pushers!

Actually, thanks to WJDell. He showed me the procedure step by step.

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandpatim

Wait, looking at the pics, is that a torx head for the bolts holding the skid plate on? What size?

T30 back; T25 front.

subdvr99 · March 2nd, 2007, 03:03

Sorry, not to hijack the thread but quick question...
Has anyone had any problems with using a Pella extractor on our MkVs to change the oil without getting under the car? If it worked fine, you wouldn't have to lift the car, remove the skid plate, or the drain plug. Anyone?

--Mark

Tim Birney · March 2nd, 2007, 03:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by subdvr99

Sorry, not to hijack the thread but quick question...
Has anyone had any problems with using a Pella extractor on our MkVs to change the oil without getting under the car? If it worked fine, you wouldn't have to lift the car, remove the skid plate, or the drain plug. Anyone?

--Mark

Yes, just about 50% of us use the Pela, and let us not start that war again.

The Bently CD for the MKV Jetta has instructions for changing the Oil at the dealership, and the first instruction is to locate the VAGXXXX Oil Extraction tool. If this tool is not in your shop, you can elect to remove the belly pan, and drain the oil.

weedeater · March 2nd, 2007, 11:28

some people have reported that the PD motor has some sort of obstruction in the dipstick path that makes using a Pella a challenge.

gixxer1000 · March 7th, 2007, 21:09

Thanks LF06 you just helped many newbies

scknight · March 8th, 2007, 07:35

My suggestion would be that if you are going to use a Pela-type device, that the first few oil changes, you do both, the Pela vaccuum extraction, and then the drain plug, and see if you personally are comfortable with the amt of oil that comes out after the Pela. Some people get almost all the oil, some only get 3 of 4 liters. As with anything you do to your car, its a judgement call.

Personally, I use the Pela, then drain to get the last 1/2 to 3/4 liter out. . . now if I could just figure out a reliable way to read this dipstick!

LF06VWJTDI · March 8th, 2007, 08:32

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Originally Posted by scknight

Personally, I use the Pela, then drain to get the last 1/2 to 3/4 liter out. . . now if I could just figure out a reliable way to read this dipstick!

Why do the job twice then?

If you're still draining, might as well drain the whole thing...