When to replace the Oil Filter on your VW LT
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW LT 40-55 I Platform / Chassis (293-909) 2.4 TD Syncro, VW LT 40-55 I Platform / Chassis (293-909) 2.4 TD, VW LT 40-55 I Platform / Chassis (293-909) 2.4 TD Syncro, VW LT 40-55 I Platform / Chassis (293-909) 2.4 TD, VW LT 40-55 I Platform / Chassis (293-909) 2.4 TD, VW LT 40-55 I Platform / Chassis (293-909) 2.4 D, VW LT 40-55 I Platform / Chassis (293-909) 2.4 D 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

Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW LT 40-55 I Platform/Chassis (293-909). Tools you need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 17
Drive socket # 32
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Fender cover
AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
  • Please note: all work on the car – VW LT 40-55 I Platform/Chassis (293-909) – should be done with the engine switched off.
  • Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  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 LT 40-55 I Platform/Chassis (293-909). Professionals recommend:
    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 a drive socket #12.
  3. Step 6
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    Remove the oil pan cover.
  4. Step 7
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  5. Step 8
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 6 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  6. Step 9
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 10
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW LT 40-55 I Platform/Chassis (293-909). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.
  8. Step 11
    Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
    Step 12
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    Unscrew the oil filter. Use a drive socket #32. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 13
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    Remove the oil filter. Put the old oil filter in the container.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
  10. Step 14
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    Clean the oil filter seat.
  11. Step 15
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    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
  12. Step 16
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    Screw the new filter into its place. Use a drive socket #32. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 nm torque.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW LT 40-55 I Platform/Chassis (293-909). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  13. Step 17
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
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