How to change engine oil and filter on VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12month / 15000km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.4 16V,
VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.6 16V,
VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.6,
VW Golf IV Variant (1J5) 1.6 FSI
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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 Golf IV Variant (1J5) and other VW models
Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
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 IV Variant (1J5) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
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
Pull up the oil dipstick.
Step 5
Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5). 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.All works should be done with the engine cooled down.
Step 6
Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 7
Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 8
Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 9
Drain the used oil.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5). AUTODOC recommends:
Caution! The oil may be hot.
Step 10
Clean the oil filter. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 11
Unscrew the oil filter. Use a drive socket #30. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12
Remove the oil filter.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5). Professionals recommend:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 13
Clean the oil filter seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 14
Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 15
Install a new oil filter.
Step 16
Tighten the oil filter. Remember to observe the recommended tightening torque. Use a drive socket #30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 23 Nm torque.
AUTODOC recommends:
Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 17
Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 18
Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 nm torque.
Step 19
Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 20
Lower the car.
Step 21
Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 22
Insert the funnel.
Step 23
Pour new oil into the engine in the amount recommended by the car manufacturer.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5). Professionals recommend:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 24
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 25
Install the oil filler cap.
Step 26
Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 27
Run the engine for a few minutes.
Step 28
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 IV Variant (1J5). 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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