How to carry out replacement: Oil Filter 1.6 VW POLO Box (6NF)
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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:
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Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW POLO Box (6NF). 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 (6NF). 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 (6NF). 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
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    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use Torx T25.
  2. Step 4
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    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 (6NF). AUTODOC recommends:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  4. Step 6
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    Move the container under the oil filter.
  5. Step 7
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    Unscrew the oil filter. Use a combination spanner #30.
  6. Step 8
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    Prepare a container for the old oil filter. Put the old oil filter in the container.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW POLO Box (6NF). 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
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    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
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    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
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
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