When to replace the Oil Filter on your VW PASSAT
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 12 month / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.9 TDI, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.8 T 20V, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 1.9 TDI 4motion, VW PASSAT Variant (3B6) 2.0 TDI View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Passat B5 Variant. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Combination spanner #19
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 19
Oil filter cup socket 89-15F
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Oil drain pan
Funnel
Flat Screwdriver
Fender cover
Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Passat B5 Variant. 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 Passat B5 Variant. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood. Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  2. Step 2
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    Remove the engine cover caps. Use a flat screwdriver.
  3. Step 3
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    Unscrew the engine cover fastener. Use a drive socket #10.
  4. Step 4
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    Remove the engine cover.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Raise the engine cover, holding it on two sides simultaneously.
  5. Step 5
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    Clean the oil filter housing cap. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  6. Step 6
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    Unscrew the filter housing cap together with the old filter element. Use the 89-15F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 7
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    Prepare a container for the old oil filter.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the filter element from the filter housing. Put the old filter cartridge in the container.
  9. Step 9
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    Unscrew the oil filler plug.
  10. Step 10
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    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Passat B5 Variant. 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.
  11. Step 11
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    Undo the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #10.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the oil pan cover.
  13. Step 13
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  14. Step 14
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 4 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  15. Step 15
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a combination spanner #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 16
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – VW Passat B5 Variant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  17. Step 17
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
  18. Step 18
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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.
  19. Step 19
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  20. Step 20
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    Reinstall the oil pan lower cover.
  21. Step 21
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    Tighten the fasteners of the oil pan lower cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 22
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    Lower the car.
  23. Step 23
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    Detach the oil filter from the filter cover.
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