This oil change DIY is just for reference, there
is more information around, but I felt that
there were not enough pictures of the critical
steps (if you can say that).
This is not a guide and I am not responsible for
any damage to your car caused by following this
DIY.
I did my wife's 2005 2.5L Jetta first oil change
at 5K miles and this is what I did:
VW TECH BY: Edison Rincon
Raise the front of the
car by either using ramps or a jack stands.
STEP 2.
STEP 3.
Get your supplies ready;
filter and oil. I used Mobil-1 0W-40 since
it complies with VW standards.
You need to remove the
lower cover, a standard torx bit would do
DRAIN PLUG PHOTO.
STEP 4.
Here is a picture of the
rear drain plug and the oil filter housing.
Remove the oil cap on the
top of the engine. Drain the oil by removing the
drain plug, be careful since it can be hot. To
make this easier, run the engine before hand,
since hot oil will flow easier.
STEP 5.
TOOL: OIL FILTER CUP.
This is the drain plug, notice the washer is
part of it and can not be replaced. The dealer
told me the drain plug can be reused and should
be replaced every third oil change.
Screw back after the oil has been drained out
of the engine.
To make my life easier, I
bought a 74/76mm oil filter cup. It works like a
charm.
STEP 6.
STEP 7.
Drain the old oil by pushing in the little knob
on the filter housing (you have to remove the
small cap to see it) .
9. Remove the filter housing using the filter
cup.
Replace the o-ring inside
the filter housing, the new oil filter should
come with it.
