Oil Filter Change

[jonkennedy]

firm hand tight is good enough just check it doesnt leak at the gasket whilst the engine is running.

Firstly, drain the oil into a suitable receptical. Take the sump bung and replace the copper washer with a new one. Once the oil has drained, wipe around the drain hole, refit the the sump bung and tighten but do not overdo it.

Now the filter. A pair of adjustable/water pump pliers will also easily remove the filter.

Once removed, clean the filter housing with rag so it is nice and shiny and make sure the old oil filter seal is still in the filter and NOT stuck to the housing.

Next, take your new filter, open your new oil, dip your finger into it and smear a thin film of fresh oil around the rubber seal on the top of the new filter.

Now fit the filter onto the engine and, once it goes tight, give it a good twist to tighten using both hands and this should suffice.

Now fill the ening with the fresh oil. Initially fill to the max mark then start the engine. Watch the oil pressure light and make sure it goes out. Once it does go out, leave then engine running for about 10 secs then turn off.

Now allow the oil to settle for about 30 secs (making sure the car is on level ground) and dip the oil level. ALWAYS WIPE THE DIPSTICK AND DIP, NEVER TAKE THE READING AS IT JUST COMES OUT OF THE DIPSTICK TUBE.

Top up unitl level is at MAX. Now run the engine and check for leaks - fingers crossed, all is well

A MAZING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks so much

[ianaudia4]

Amazing that no one has mentioned to use a genuine VW oil filter, only 2 pounds 80p and it is the real deal, no some cheap cack from a motor factors!!!

[bensspares]

nor did anyone recomend which oil too use either......what poor advice eh !!!!!!

[jonkennedy]

Amazing that no one has mentioned to use a genuine VW oil filter, only 2 pounds 80p and it is the real deal, no some cheap cack from a motor factors!!!

bosch no good ?

[bensspares]

bosch ok.....cheap brands not..you'l be fine.

[jonkennedy]

nor did anyone recomend which oil too use either......what poor advice eh !!!!!!

which oil does one recomm ?

[bensspares]

quantum from vw i found to be good and reasonably priced and they may give you a 10% discount aswell....

[ianaudia4]

I always get the filters and oil from the main dealer, the filters are cheaper than buying from a motor factor and the last 5 litres of Synta Silver I bought from VW was only 17 quid, which is an absolute steal!
Yes Bosch are a quality brand, so is Mann, but nothing looks better when you pop the bonnet and see a nice VW filter!