When to replace the Oil Filter on your VW GOLF
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) 2.0 GTI, VW Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) 2.0 GTI, VW Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) 2.0 R 4motion, VW Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) 2.0 R 4motion, VW Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) 2.0 GTI, VW Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) 2.0 R 4motion, VW Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) 2.0 GTI Clubsport, VW Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) 2.0 GTI Clubsport S, VW Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) 2.0 R 360S 4motion, VW Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) 2.0 R 4motion, VW Golf VII Hatchback (5G1, BQ1, BE1, BE2) 2.0 GTI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change oil filter and engine oil on VW GOLF 7 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Golf 7. List of the tools you'll need:
Nylon cleaning brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 32
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Oil drain pan
Funnel
Fender cover
Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Golf 7. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
  • Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW Golf 7 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Clean the cap of the oil filler neck. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  4. Step 4
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    Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  6. Step 6
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    Pull up the oil dipstick.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #32. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Put the old oil filter in the container.
  9. Step 9
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    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Golf 7. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.
  10. Step 10
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  11. Step 11
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  12. Step 12
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a flat screwdriver.
  13. Step 13
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Golf 7. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  14. Step 14
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    Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
  15. Step 15
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    Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  16. Step 16
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    Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  17. Step 17
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    Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
  18. Step 18
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    Install the new oil filter to the mounting seat on the filter cover.
  19. Step 19
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    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
  20. Step 20
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
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