Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 7500 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW Transporter T3 Van 1.6 D, VW Transporter T3 Van 1.6 TD Syncro, VW Transporter T3 Van 1.7 D, VW Transporter T3 Van 1.6 TD … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Oil filter

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW TRANSPORTER III Box. Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Drive socket # 19 
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Chain oil filter wrench
                    
                      Funnel
                    
                      Oil drain pan
                    
                      Fender cover

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AUTODOC recommends:

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 TRANSPORTER III Box. Take the following 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

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 5

Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
Step 6

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

Step 7

Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 8

Drain the used oil.

AUTODOC recommends:
Caution! The oil may be hot.
Step 9

Prepare a container for the old oil filter.

Step 10

Clean the oil filter. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.

Step 11

Unscrew the oil filter. Use a chain oil filter wrench.
Step 12

Put the old oil filter in the container.

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW TRANSPORTER III Box. 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 13

Clean the oil filter seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 14

Lubricate the rubber seal of the new filter with a little amount of fresh oil.
Step 15

Screw the new filter into its place. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 23 Nm torque.

AUTODOC recommends:
Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
Step 16

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
Step 17

Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 Nm torque.
Step 18

Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 19

Lower the car.

Step 20

Remove the oil filler cap.
Step 21

Insert the funnel.
Step 22

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

Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW TRANSPORTER III Box. Tip:
Use the oil recommended by the manufacturer.
Step 23

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 24

Install the oil filler cap.

Step 25

Tighten the oil filler cap.

Step 26

Run the engine for a few minutes. 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 TRANSPORTER III Box. AUTODOC experts recommend:
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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