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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.4 16V, VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.4 16V … 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 GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) and other VW models

Oil filter

Oil filter for VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.4 16V Petrol (75 hp)

Simple DIY car repair steps – Replacing Oil filter on VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.4 16V

Oil filter for VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521) 1.4 16V Petrol (80 hp)

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521). Tools you might need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Drive socket # 19
                      
                        Drive socket # 30
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Funnel
                      
                        Oil drain pan
                      
                        Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW GOLF PLUS (5M1, 521). 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 PLUS (5M1, 521) – 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 PLUS (5M1, 521). 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 PLUS (5M1, 521). 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 PLUS (5M1, 521). 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 PLUS (5M1, 521). 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 PLUS (5M1, 521). 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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