When to replace the Oil Filter on your VW TOURAN
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW TOURAN (1T3) 2.0 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T3) 2.0 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T3) 2.0 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T3) 1.6 TDI, VW TOURAN (1T3) 2.0 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change oil filter and engine oil on VW TOURAN 1t3 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Touran 1T3. Tools you need:
Torx bit T30
Drive socket # 19
Drive socket # 32
Combination spanner №19
Ratchet wrench
Oil drain pan
Flat screwdriver
Torque wrench
Fender cover
Microfibre towel
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 Touran 1T3. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Remove the engine cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Raise the engine cover, holding it on two sides simultaneously.
  4. Step 4
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    Unplug the vacuum valve connector.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the brackets of the vacuum pipes (3 fasteners). Use Torx T30.
  6. Step 6
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    Clean the oil filter housing cap.
  7. Step 7
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    Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use a drive socket #32.
  8. Step 8
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    Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
  10. Step 10
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    Cover the oil filter housing with a clean cloth to prevent dirt and foreign objects from getting into the system.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  12. Step 12
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Touran 1T3. 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.
    Step 13
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  13. Step 14
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket No.19 or ring spanner No.19.
  14. Step 15
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Touran 1T3. Tip:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  15. Step 16
    Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
    Step 17
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    Remove old o-rings from the oil filter cover. Use a flat screwdriver.
  16. Step 18
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    Install new O-rings (3 pieces) and a new oil filter to their mounting seats on the filter cover.
    Please note!
    Make sure to install the filter correctly. Don't mix up the sides of the part.
  17. Step 19
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
  18. Step 20
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    Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
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