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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI 4motion, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI, VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change oil filter and engine oil on VW T5 TRANSPORTER Van [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) and other VW models

Oil filter

        Oil filter for VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI Diesel (85 hp)
      
        Oil filter for VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI Diesel (130 hp)
      
        Oil filter for VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI Diesel (174 hp)
      
        Oil filter for VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI 4motion Diesel (130 hp)
      
        Oil filter for VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 2.5 TDI 4motion Diesel (174 hp)
      
        Oil filter for VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI Diesel (102 hp)
      
        Oil filter for VW Transporter V Van (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI Diesel (84 hp)

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW T5 Transporter. Tools you need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Combination spanner #19
                      
                        Drive socket # 19
                      
                        Drive socket # 32
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Flat Screwdriver
                      
                        Oil drain pan
                      
                        Funnel
                      
                        Fender cover

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Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW T5 Transporter. AUTODOC recommends:

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 T5 Transporter. Recommended sequence of steps:

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

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 5

Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #32. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 6

Put the old oil filter in the container.
Step 7

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

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW T5 Transporter. Tip from AUTODOC:
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 8

Put a waste oil container with at least 6 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 9

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 10

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a combination spanner #19.
Step 11

Drain the used oil.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW T5 Transporter. Professionals recommend:
Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.Caution! The oil may be hot.
Step 12

Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
Step 13

Remove the oil filter cover O-ring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 14

Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 15

Install a new O-ring to its mounting seat on the filter cover.
Step 16

Install the new oil filter to the mounting seat on the filter cover.

Please note!
Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
Step 17

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 18

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 19

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 20

Lower the car.
Step 21

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 22

Install a new oil filter housing cover and tighten it. Use a drive socket #32. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 23

Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 24

Insert the funnel.
Step 25

Pour oil into the engine through the filler. Required amount of oil: 5.8 l.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW T5 Transporter. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 26

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 27

Install the oil filler cap.

Step 28

Tighten the oil filler cap.
Step 29

Run the engine for a few minutes. After the oil pressure warning light goes out, stop the engine.
Step 30

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 31

Remove the fender protection cover.
Step 32

Close the hood.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW T5 Transporter. AUTODOC recommends:
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.

Comments – 2

@user_1496465

30.03.2023 15:33

Member

Good video very helpful thank
Anna Johnson

31.03.2023 07:55

Member

Thank you for your nice feedback.

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