How often to change the oil
If you are driving a diesel "Volkswagen" predominantly on long routes, it will not be necessary to strictly observe the oil change interval of 7500 km. Sometimes, without damage, this gap can be up to 9000 km. If oil is added to the engine in the intervals between shifts, then it is updated. If the car only travels on short routes (for example in the city), you will have to change the oil more often. If the engine does not reach full operating temperature due to short routes, the output of combustion residues and fuel condensate becomes greater, especially in winter. Seasonal oil change (before and after the winter months) is important for those owners who have poured into the engine an inexpensive seasonal oil that is not suitable for the next season.
What fixtures will be required
The following devices make life easier for the owner who is independently engaged in oil changes:
- Bath for drained oil. You can use a plastic can of oil of the appropriate volume by cutting off its side wall.
- A canister with old oil serves to collect it.
- The large funnel makes it easy to pour the oil.
- Of course, you need fresh engine oil. It should be purchased according to specifications.
- Oil filter and wrench with tension band to detach the filter.
- Seal for drain plug.
Engine oil change
The oil should be changed when the engine is running, warm. Only in this way are all deposits washed out of the oil pan of the engine sump.
- Set up a bathtub (see fig. below) under the engine.
- Unscrew the oil drain plug, let the oil drain.
- Reinstall the plug with a new O-ring (tightening torque is 30 Nm).
- Change the oil filter every second oil change (see below).
Equipment for the owner, who is engaged in changing the oil himself: 1 - funnel for pouring oil; 2 - engine oil in sufficient quantity; 3 - oil can; 4 - canister with old oil; 5 - oil canister with a cut-out side wall to receive drained oil; 6 - oil filter; 7 - wrench with tension band for detaching the oil filter.
The amount of oil to be filled
The amount of oil depends on whether the oil filter is replaced. The following volumes are recommended:
- without filter change 3.0 liters;
- with 3.5 liter filter change.
The drain plug is located on the back of the oil sump
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