Oil and oil filter change (VW Golf 4)

Periodic oil and oil filter changes are the most important preventative maintenance procedure. As engine oil ages, it becomes thin and contaminated, leading to premature engine wear.

Before starting this procedure, gather all the necessary tools and materials together. It is necessary that the engine is warm so that the oil flows better along with the bulk of the contaminants.

Execution order

1. Raise the vehicle on a lift or place the vehicle horizontally over an inspection pit.



2. Loosen the drain plug about half a turn. Place a container to catch the oil under the drain plug and unscrew the plug completely. If necessary, apply pressure to the plug as you unscrew it to prevent the oil from leaking prematurely.

3. Once the oil has completely drained, wipe off any debris around the drain hole with a rag and screw the plug back in securely, tightening it to 30 Nm for 4-cylinder engines and 40 Nm for 5-cylinder engines.

4. Move the container under the oil filter.



5. Use the HAZET special tool 2171-1 to loosen the oil filter, then unscrew it by hand.



6. Wipe away all traces of oil and dirt around the filter mounting area. Check to see if the rubber seal is still on the cylinder block. If it is, remove it.

7. Lubricate the rubber seal of the new oil filter with clean engine oil and screw the oil filter in by hand until the rubber gasket touches the engine, then screw the filter in by hand 1/2 turn.



8. Remove the cap from the oil filler neck.



9. Fill the engine with oil using the correct grade of oil. Fill half the required amount of oil and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into the pan, then continue adding oil in small portions until the oil level reaches the maximum level on the dipstick (c). If the oil level is at the minimum level (a), adding about another liter of oil will raise the oil level to the maximum level on the dipstick. Close the filler cap (b – normal level).


10. Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes. Check for oil leaks around the filter and the drain plug on the pan. Note that the oil pressure light may stay on for a few seconds as the oil fills all the passages and oil reservoirs in the engine.

11. Turn off the engine and wait at least 3 minutes for the oil to drain into the pan. Check the oil level and top up if necessary. Check that the oil drain plug is tight.

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