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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOLF I (17). Tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Oil filter cup socket 76-14F
                    
                      Drive socket # 19 
                    
                      Torx bit T20
                    
                      Combination spanner #19
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOLF I (17). Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Use only new O-rings during installation.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOLF I (17). Take the following steps:

Step 1

Open the hood.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 4

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

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOLF I (17). 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.
Step 5

Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 6

Remove the oil pan cover.
Step 7

Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 8

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

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a combination spanner #19.
Step 10

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOLF I (17). Tip from AUTODOC:
Caution! The oil may be hot.
Step 11

Clean the oil filter seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 12

Prepare a container for the old oil filter.

Step 13

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

Put the old oil filter in the container.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOLF I (17). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 15

Clean the oil filter seat.
Step 16

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 17

Screw the new filter into its place. Use the 76-14F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 18 Nm torque.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOLF I (17). Professionals recommend:
Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 18

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 19

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 27 Nm torque.
Step 20

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 21

Reinstall the oil pan lower cover.
Step 22

Tighten the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 23

Lower the car.

Step 24

Remove the oil filler cap. Insert the funnel.
Step 25

Pour new oil into the engine in the amount recommended by the car manufacturer.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOLF I (17). Tip:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 26

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 27

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 28

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 29

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 30

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 31

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOLF I (17). 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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