Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOL II 2.0 GTi, VW GOL II 1.6, VW GOL II 1.6 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for GOL II and other VW models

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOL II. Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Drive socket # 17
                      
                        Oil filter cup socket 76/14-F
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Funnel
                      
                        Oil drain pan
                      
                        Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOL II. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOL II. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

AUTODOC recommends:
The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 2

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.

Step 3

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 4

Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 5

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOL II. AUTODOC recommends:
Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 6

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 7

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 nm torque.
Step 8

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 9

Lower the car.

Step 10

Open the hood.

Step 11

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 12

Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 76/14-F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Put the old oil filter in the container.
Step 14

Clean the oil filter seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.

Step 15

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 16

Screw the new filter into its place. Use the 76/14-F socket. Observe the recommended tightening torque.
Step 17

Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 18

Insert the funnel.

Step 19

Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 3,0 L.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOL II. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 20

Check the oil level using the dipstick. Top up oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 21

Install the oil filler cap.

Step 22

Tighten the oil filler cap.

Step 23

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.

Step 24

Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.
Step 25

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 26

Close the hood.

AUTODOC recommends:
Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out.To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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