How to carry out replacement: Oil Filter 1.8 Cat VW Jetta 2
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How to change engine oil and filter on VW Jetta Mk2 (19E, 1G2, 165) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Oil Filter on your VW JETTA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 15000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165). 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 JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165). 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 JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165). 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 JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165). 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 JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165). 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 JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165). 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
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    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 JETTA II (19E, 1G2, 165). Professionals recommend:
    Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  14. Step 18
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
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