Engine oil change (VW Golf 2)

It is necessary to install the car on a flat surface. Unscrew the drain plug of the oil pan and drain the used oil into a previously prepared container of the appropriate size. Drain the oil when it is hot. Warming up the engine while parked (what is often done in workshops) is harmful to the engine and lasts much longer. Therefore, before the scheduled oil change, you should drive at least two kilometers to warm up the engine. Both at the choke and at low speeds, the carburetor supplies a rich mixture. In this mixture, the fuel does not evaporate to a large extent and flows into the cylinder as a liquid. Liquid fuel thoroughly washes oil from the surface of the cylinder, accelerating its wear. During oil leakage (minimum five minutes) we replace the oil filter.

When the oil drain is complete, screw in the drain plug (in models 1.6 and 1.8 it is also necessary to replace the o-ring of the drain plug) and fill the oil to the required level. Remember that you need to wait about five minutes after filling the oil to find out the correct level on the dipstick.

Replacing the oil filter in 1.1 and 1.3 L engines

The oil filter is located on the side wall of the engine housing on the same side as the generator. It is necessary to place the appropriate reservoir (tank) under the filter, then, using a special self-tightening key, unscrew it and remove it. Then wipe the sealing surface on the cylinder block clean and cover it with fresh oil. Lubricate the sealing rubber on the new filter with oil and press the filter manually, without using a key. Lubricate the mating surface with oil so that the rubber gasket slides along the housing during pressing. This will ensure its normal placement and proper sealing of the connection. If a leak appears after starting the engine, you can try to press the filter harder. However, screwing it in manually is usually enough.

Replacing the oil filter in 1.6 and 1.8 L engines

The oil filter is bolted to a bracket attached to the engine body, below the distributor. This is called a side filter. On fuel-injected models, the oil cooler is connected between this bracket and the filter insert. The filter should be replaced every 10,000 km.

1. Place a suitable container under the filter, then use a clamping wrench (photo 2.20) to unscrew the filter and remove it. To have better access to the filter, you must either raise the front of the car with a jack or place the car over a groove or on a ramp.



2. Wipe clean the sealing surfaces of the filter and oil cooler bracket.

3. If it is necessary to remove the oil cooler (fuel injection models), the cooling system should be drained and the elastic coolant hoses disconnected. The rubber o-ring between the oil cooler and the bracket should be replaced.

4. If the oil filter bracket needs to be removed, disconnect the oil pressure sensor wire, loosen the mounting bolts and remove the bracket and gasket. The oil pressure sensor can be unscrewed from the top of the bracket if necessary. Remove and replace the sensor's rubber o-ring.


5. Install the oil filter in the reverse order of removal. Replace the bracket gasket and sealing rings if necessary.

6. Spread the engine oil over the sealing rubber of the new filter. If this is not done, the sealing rubber may be warped during final compression. Then secure and tighten the filter manually (or according to the recommendations given on the filter insert).

7. Top up the engine oil. Start the engine and check for any oil leaks near the filter bracket. If any leaks appear, press the filter harder or replace the filter seal manually.