How to carry out replacement: Oil Filter 2.5 TDI VW California Westfalia T4 Bus (7DJ, 7DK, 70J)
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How to change engine oil and filter on VW California Westfalia T4 Minibus (7DJ, 7DK, 70J) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Oil Filter on your VW CALIFORNIA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW California Westfalia T4 Bus (7DJ, 7DK, 70J). Tools you need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 32
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Fender cover
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW California Westfalia T4 Bus (7DJ, 7DK, 70J) – should be done with the engine switched off.
  • Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  2. Step 4
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW California Westfalia T4 Bus (7DJ, 7DK, 70J). Professionals recommend:
    The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
    Step 5
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    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #12.
  3. Step 6
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    Remove the oil pan cover.
  4. Step 7
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  5. Step 8
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 6 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  6. Step 9
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 10
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW California Westfalia T4 Bus (7DJ, 7DK, 70J). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.
  8. Step 11
    Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
    Step 12
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    Unscrew the oil filter. Use a drive socket #32. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 13
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    Remove the oil filter. Put the old oil filter in the container.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
  10. Step 14
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    Clean the oil filter seat.
  11. Step 15
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    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
  12. Step 16
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    Screw the new filter into its place. Use a drive socket #32. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW California Westfalia T4 Bus (7DJ, 7DK, 70J). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  13. Step 17
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
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