Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km

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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Oil filter

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M). Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Combination spanner #19
                    
                      Drive socket # 19 
                    
                      Oil filter cup socket #74-15F
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Fluid container
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M). Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the hood.

Step 2

Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.

Step 3

Unscrew the oil filler plug.
Step 4

Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M). Tip:
The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.All works should be done with the engine cooled down.
Step 5

Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 6

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Clean the oil filter. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 7

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a combination spanner #19.
Step 8

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Caution! The oil may be hot.
Step 9

Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 74-15F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the oil filter.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M). AUTODOC recommends:
Move up the container. The oil starts to drain out of the drainage hole immediately after you have removed the oil filter.
Step 11

Clean the oil filter seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 12

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 13

Install a new oil filter.

Please note!
Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
Step 14

Tighten the oil filter. Remember to observe the recommended tightening torque. Use the 74-15F socket. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.

AUTODOC recommends:
Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 15

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 16

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 nm torque.
Step 17

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 18

Lower the car.

Step 19

Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 20

Insert the funnel.
Step 21

Pour new oil into the engine in the amount recommended by the car manufacturer.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M). AUTODOC recommends:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 22

Check the oil level using the dipstick. Top up oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.
Step 23

Install the oil filler cap.
Step 24

Tighten the oil filler cap.

Step 25

Run the engine for a few minutes.

Step 26

After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.

Step 27

Check the oil level 5 minutes after the stop of the engine operation using a dipstick and add oil if necessary.

Please note!
The oil level should be between the Min and Max marks.Make sure that the oil filler cap is properly tightened.Check the threaded plug of the drainage hole and the oil filter seal for tightness. If necessary, carefully tighten them up.
Step 28

Remove the fender protection cover.

Step 29

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Sharan Kastenwagen (7M). Tip:
Note that oil pressure warning light, which indicates insufficient pressure in the lubrication system, may be on for a longer time than usual. After a few seconds, the oil will fill all the channels, and the light will go out. To protect the environment from pollution, be sure to dispose of the used filters at special collection points.

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