How to carry out replacement: Oil Filter 1.7 VW ILTIS (183)
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How to change engine oil and filter on VW Iltis (183) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Oil Filter on your VW ILTIS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW ILTIS (183). 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 ILTIS (183). 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 ILTIS (183). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  2. Step 4
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW ILTIS (183). 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
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    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use Torx T20. Use a ratchet wrench.
  3. Step 6
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    Remove the oil pan cover.
  4. Step 7
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  5. Step 8
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  6. Step 9
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a combination spanner #19.
  7. Step 10
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW ILTIS (183). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.
  8. Step 11
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    Clean the oil filter seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  9. Step 12
    Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
    Step 13
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    Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 76-14F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 14
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    Put the old oil filter in the container.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW ILTIS (183). 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.
  11. Step 15
    Replacing Oil Filter on VW ILTIS (183) 1979 1.7 by yourself
    Clean the oil filter seat.
  12. Step 16
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    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
  13. Step 17
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    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 ILTIS (183). Professionals recommend:
    Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  14. Step 18
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement VW ILTIS (183) 1982 1.7 Oil Filter
    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
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