When to replace the Oil Filter on your VW PASSAT
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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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

Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW PASSAT ALLTRACK (3G5). List of the tools you'll need:
Nylon cleaning brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 32
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Oil drain pan
Funnel
Fender cover
Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW PASSAT ALLTRACK (3G5). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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 PASSAT ALLTRACK (3G5) – should be done with the engine switched off.
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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    Clean the cap of the oil filler neck. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  2. Step 4
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    Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  3. Step 5
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  4. Step 6
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    Pull up the oil dipstick.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #32. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 8
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    Put the old oil filter in the container.
  7. Step 9
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW PASSAT ALLTRACK (3G5). 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.
    Step 10
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  8. Step 11
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  9. Step 12
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a flat screwdriver.
  10. Step 13
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    Drain the used oil.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  11. Step 14
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    Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  13. Step 16
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    Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  14. Step 17
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    Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
  15. Step 18
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    Install the new oil filter to the mounting seat on the filter cover.
  16. Step 19
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    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
  17. Step 20
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
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