How to carry out replacement: Oil Filter 1.3 VW POLO Box (86CF)
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How to change engine oil and filter on VW Polo II Van (86CF) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Oil Filter on your VW POLO
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 15000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW POLO Box (86CF) 1.3, VW POLO Box (86CF) 1.0 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW POLO Box (86CF). List of the tools you'll need:
Torx bit T25
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 30
Combination spanner #30
Torque wrench
Oil drain pan
Funnel
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Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW POLO Box (86CF). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
  • Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW POLO Box (86CF). Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    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.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
    Step 3
    How to change Oil Filter on VW POLO Box (86CF) 1992 - free PDF and video manuals
    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use Torx T25.
  2. Step 4
    How to replace VW POLO Box (86CF) 1.3 1993 Oil Filter - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  3. Step 5
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket No.19 or ring spanner No.19. Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW POLO Box (86CF). AUTODOC recommends:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  4. Step 6
    Changing Oil Filter on VW POLO Box (86CF) 1.3 1992 by yourself
    Move the container under the oil filter.
  5. Step 7
    How to remove VW POLO 1.0 1993 Oil Filter - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Unscrew the oil filter. Use a combination spanner #30.
  6. Step 8
    How to replace Oil Filter on VW POLO Box (86CF) 1994: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Prepare a container for the old oil filter. Put the old oil filter in the container.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW POLO Box (86CF). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
  7. Step 9
    How hard is it to do yourself: Oil Filter replacement on VW POLO Box (86CF) 1.3 1992 - download illustrated guide
    Clean the oil filter seat.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
  8. Step 10
    Need to know how to renew Oil Filter on VW POLO 1993? This free workshop manual will help you to do it yourself
    Screw the new filter into its place. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 20 Nm torque.
  9. Step 11
    Changing of Oil Filter on VW POLO Box (86CF) 1994 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
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