Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI CRLB (2016): Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change

Part numbers are from the manufacturer's original catalogue. Check them against your VIN before ordering.

• Jack and jack stands (or a lift)
• Torx T25 and T30 screwdrivers
• 19 mm wrench or socket for the drain plug
• 32 mm socket with a ratchet and extension for the filter cap
• torque wrench
• drain pan of 6+ L (6.3+ qt)
• funnel
• rags

1. Warm up the engine for 3-5 minutes so the oil is warm and flows better, but not hot. Shut off the engine, park the car on level ground, and set the parking brake.
2. Raise the car with a jack or lift and securely support it on jack stands. Never work under a car supported only by a jack.
3. Remove the engine undertray (the plastic panel underneath): unscrew the Torx screws (usually T25 and T30, sizes vary by location) and pull the undertray backward.
4. Open the hood and remove the decorative engine cover: pull up on the corners, as it is held by clips.
5. Unscrew the oil filler cap so the oil drains faster.
6. Place the drain pan under the drain plug, loosen the plug with a 19 mm wrench, and let the oil drain completely (10-15 minutes). The first stream comes out in an arc, so watch the pan position.
7. Inspect the plug and washer. If the washer is crushed or damaged, replace it. Thread the plug in and tighten it to about 30 N·m (22 lb-ft).
8. Locate the oil filter housing at the top of the engine (front right). If a coolant pipe is in the way, remove its Torx T30 fastener and move the pipe aside.
9. Place rags under the housing and unscrew the filter cap with a 32 mm socket (32 and 34 mm both occur on different cars, so choose the size that fits your cap) and an extension. Remove the cap together with the cartridge and let the oil drain.
10. Remove the old cartridge from the cap. Take the old rubber rings off the cap and the stem (there are several, of different sizes) and install the new ones from the kit, lubricating them with clean engine oil.
11. Install the new cartridge in the cap, insert the assembly into the housing, and tighten the cap with a torque wrench to about 25 N·m (18 lb-ft). Do not exceed this value: the maximum allowed is about 30 N·m (22 lb-ft), otherwise the housing may leak.
12. If you removed the coolant pipe fastener, put the pipe back in place and tighten it. Torque per the manufacturer's specification.
13. Using the funnel, pour in about 5 L (5.3 qt) of 5W-30 VW 507.00 oil, adding the smaller part first and then topping up. Close the filler neck.
14. Start the engine for 1 minute and check for oil leaks at the drain plug and the filter cap. Shut off the engine and wait a few minutes.
15. Check the oil level with the dipstick on level ground and top up to a mark between MIN and MAX, without exceeding MAX. Check the exact fill capacity in the owner's manual.
16. Install the engine cover and undertray, then lower the car. Reset the service interval through the instrument cluster menu (usually the "Service" or "Maintenance" section, with a reset interval option).
17. Take the used oil and old filter to a collection point. Do not pour them down a drain or onto the ground.

• Use only oil that meets VW 507.00 (low-ash): unsuitable oil clogs the particulate filter and harms the turbocharger and camshaft
• Do not overtighten the filter cap
• Do not work under the car without secure supports
• The torque values in steps 7, 11, and 12 are based on available data, so verify the exact values against the manufacturer's specification