Thanks for the video. A local non-VW service depot actually had to remove 3 bolts holding the coolant pipe (rigid ) and move the pipe to get the filter out. Your method of removing the 3 torx screws and pushing the overflow line aside and removing the bracket seems much easier. Nice explanation.
Thanks for the video, at first I was thinking what a big project but it's really quite simple, thank you for the detailed instructions and also the reset service light. Nice job!!!
Lovvie the video. But I think you should have made i a point that you choose this method to drain the oil. and that the traditional method is still possible with these cars. My sister saw the video and was freaking out about where to buy the extractor.
Thank you, very informative. I am now ready to save myself a bit of money, by doing my own servicing, and I know it will be done properly. Cheers Daveski
Thank you for the video, this is much easier than jacking the car up and the whole process is simple. I look forward to doing this on my 2015 passat TDI!
You can use the oil extractor on your 2015, but the engine oil filter on the EA288 engine on your car must be accessed from underneath. Look for a video, and be prepared. Not fun.
Great how to video. Just bought a 2015 Passat TDI. On the oil fill, you said you were using 4.5 LITERS. Our '06 Jetta TDI took about 4.5 QUARTS (5 quarts max.). A bit of a difference between liters and quarts.
Yes, I would like to know or see the oil changed from the pan (underside) of the vehicle. We just bought the 2012 Passat TDI SEL clean Diesel. Loving it!!
Thanks for the straightforward video and for doing it in metric! I'd like to see this also done without specialty tools if possible, or in other ways, eg without an oil extractor pump but from below.
I never tough about extractor before, I use to do it in an old way it will save me so much of time. Thx for the video Volkswagen charge 200€ for oil change :( It will help me save a lot of money.
The oil vacuum is well worthwhile!! I did it the other way and met with a bunch of issues: * The Australian 2013 model Alltrack has a very heavy steel skid plate, maybe 25 kg, was hard to get off with car on low ramps. * Drain plug is horizontal, so when you remove it, the oil goes a LONG way, about 600mm it seems. Overshot the end of the drain pan, and I had to play catch, then move it back as the stream receded. Got a large stain on my driveway. * Dropped drain plug into new oil pan (container style) and it promptly fell down the hole :). So had to transfer again to a third container to recover it. Arghh. * Bought an aluminium crush washer, but plug had a captive steel washer. After considering various ways to remove the captive washer, I decided to just reuse it as-is. * Also had uncertainty about the filter (I used the OEM filter). I got a satisfying clunk when I put it on, so that seemed OK (filter markings were on top, near the cap). Lubricated the O-rings, but there was squeaking as I screwed it in. So I removed it again and found the filter stayed in there! Put it back on and lubricated both the lip of the housing and the large O-ring again with more oil. Screwed it back in, still heard squeaking, but went ahead and torqued it to 25 Nm. Shrug - I hope its OK.
Nice video and oil extractor is the way to go. I use it on my Jetta TDI never have to worry about tightening my drain plug or changing the crush washer. Plus the 2013 Jetta you have to remove the rock protection plastic a lot of torx screws very time consuming. The oil extractor allows me to stay topside above the engine. Never a oil leak under any of our cars
This the best video I have seen for this model. Sucking the oil from the top is the way the dealership does it. Mainly because you have to remove the plastic panels under the car to get to the drain bolt and the drain bolt has to be replaced every time. The service message reset was also the correct way. I found a lot of weird reset procedures online. The only thing I would add is drain it from the bottom from time to time just to let the crud at the bottom of the pan flush out.
Wipe the dust and grunge out from around the oil filler cap, BEFORE you remove the oil filler cap, to prevent the crap from falling into your engine. Important in dusty and dirty environments where people drive in farmland or dusty sandy dirty desert or arid areas.
Damn that was way easier than I would ever image! I am not a mechanic by heart but that I can do! thanks for being so thorough! where do you buy the oil extractor? is it expensive?
Muy práctico y facil succionar el aceite por la parte de arriba. Mucho más fácil que por la parte de abajo del motor ya que por la parte de abajo hay que retirar varios tornillos de la tapa protectora para poder retirar el tapón de drenaje para retirar el aceite vencido
Personally, I think removing the oil in the traditional way is better, you get out all the old oil, and whatever dirt would be resting in the sump would come as well
Well done. Explained perfectly well. You didnt use torque wrench to tighten filter, (is it really needed) Im guessin its a myth that you need to torque it then.
This is how you do it on a lot of big boats since you can't jack up the engine. I have the extractor but for some reason never thought to use it on the car oil change, that will make it so much cleaner.
Thanks for the video. A local non-VW service depot actually had to remove 3 bolts holding the coolant pipe (rigid ) and move the pipe to get the filter out. Your method of removing the 3 torx screws and pushing the overflow line aside and removing the bracket seems much easier. Nice explanation.
Thanks for the video, at first I was thinking what a big project but it's really quite simple, thank you for the detailed instructions and also the reset service light. Nice job!!!
Lovvie the video. But I think you should have made i a point that you choose this method to drain the oil. and that the traditional method is still possible with these cars. My sister saw the video and was freaking out about where to buy the extractor.
Thank you, very informative. I am now ready to save myself a bit of money, by doing my own servicing, and I know it will be done properly. Cheers Daveski
Nice job on the video and even included the service soon reset. Thanks!
Thank you for the video, this is much easier than jacking the car up and the whole process is simple. I look forward to doing this on my 2015 passat TDI!
You can use the oil extractor on your 2015, but the engine oil filter on the EA288 engine on your car must be accessed from underneath. Look for a video, and be prepared. Not fun.
Great how to video. Just bought a 2015 Passat TDI. On the oil fill, you said you were using 4.5 LITERS. Our '06 Jetta TDI took about 4.5 QUARTS (5 quarts max.). A bit of a difference between liters and quarts.
Yes, I would like to know or see the oil changed from the pan (underside) of the vehicle. We just bought the 2012 Passat TDI SEL clean Diesel. Loving it!!
Excellent video, thank you.
Thanks for the very informative video. It cleared up a question I had.
Excellent straight forward video. Thanks
Excellent video. Very helpful. Thank you!
Thanks for the straightforward video and for doing it in metric! I'd like to see this also done without specialty tools if possible, or in other ways, eg without an oil extractor pump but from below.
Screw that from BELOW. Spend some coin for the extractor and don't get that dirty again. Unless you are young and enjoy the dirty undercarriage.
I never tough about extractor before, I use to do it in an old way it will save me so much of time. Thx for the video Volkswagen charge 200€ for oil change :( It will help me save a lot of money.
The oil vacuum is well worthwhile!! I did it the other way and met with a bunch of issues:
* The Australian 2013 model Alltrack has a very heavy steel skid plate, maybe 25 kg, was hard to get off with car on low ramps.
* Drain plug is horizontal, so when you remove it, the oil goes a LONG way, about 600mm it seems. Overshot the end of the drain pan, and I had to play catch, then move it back as the stream receded. Got a large stain on my driveway.
* Dropped drain plug into new oil pan (container style) and it promptly fell down the hole :). So had to transfer again to a third container to recover it. Arghh.
* Bought an aluminium crush washer, but plug had a captive steel washer. After considering various ways to remove the captive washer, I decided to just reuse it as-is.
* Also had uncertainty about the filter (I used the OEM filter). I got a satisfying clunk when I put it on, so that seemed OK (filter markings were on top, near the cap). Lubricated the O-rings, but there was squeaking as I screwed it in. So I removed it again and found the filter stayed in there! Put it back on and lubricated both the lip of the housing and the large O-ring again with more oil. Screwed it back in, still heard squeaking, but went ahead and torqued it to 25 Nm. Shrug - I hope its OK.
Link for oil change kit in the description would be very helpful
Nice video and oil extractor is the way to go. I use it on my Jetta TDI never have to worry about tightening my drain plug or changing the crush washer.
Plus the 2013 Jetta you have to remove the rock protection plastic a lot of torx screws very time consuming.
The oil extractor allows me to stay topside above the engine. Never a oil leak under any of our cars
Oil extractors can leave up to 1.5 liters of oil in the motor rendering your oil change useless
This the best video I have seen for this model. Sucking the oil from the top is the way the dealership does it. Mainly because you have to remove the plastic panels under the car to get to the drain bolt and the drain bolt has to be replaced every time. The service message reset was also the correct way. I found a lot of weird reset procedures online. The only thing I would add is drain it from the bottom from time to time just to let the crud at the bottom of the pan flush out.
Wipe the dust and grunge out from around the oil filler cap, BEFORE you remove the oil filler cap, to prevent the crap from falling into your engine. Important in dusty and dirty environments where people drive in farmland or dusty sandy dirty desert or arid areas.
Damn that was way easier than I would ever image! I am not a mechanic by heart but that I can do! thanks for being so thorough! where do you buy the oil extractor? is it expensive?
Muy práctico y facil succionar el aceite por la parte de arriba. Mucho más fácil que por la parte de abajo del motor ya que por la parte de abajo hay que retirar varios tornillos de la tapa protectora para poder retirar el tapón de drenaje para retirar el aceite vencido
El problema es que no todos tienen esa bomba para supcionar el aceite TMB te confunde por qué siempre lo sacas por debajo del motor
looking for videos on how to change the oil on a 2015 passat TDI
why didn't you do the water separator
Same here so it does have a oil plug
what kind of oil did you use for the diesel motor?
Its liquimoly good for this engine??? Isnt castrol oll shell beter than LM?. Thanks
what about a 2014 Passat tdi(1.8 liter engine
There is no way your going to get all the oil out without taking the drain plug out.
Personally, I think removing the oil in the traditional way is better, you get out all the old oil, and whatever dirt would be resting in the sump would come as well
Thats fantastic!!
Is there any difference between this and say the 2015 golf TDI?
+Jamie McNeill Yes, we'll be coming out with a Golf video in the not too distant future. It is more difficult on the Golf.
Is there not a drain plug?
Well done. Explained perfectly well. You didnt use torque wrench to tighten filter, (is it really needed) Im guessin its a myth that you need to torque it then.
4.5 liters or quarts?
Does this method of extracting oil from the top leave any impurities at the bottom of the oil pan ?
Not any more or less than draining would.
This is how you do it on a lot of big boats since you can't jack up the engine. I have the extractor but for some reason never thought to use it on the car oil change, that will make it so much cleaner.
what kind of oil do you use?dose it make a big different what kind of engine oil to use?
Use something proper meant for VW, such as Motul
So is it 4.5 liters or 5 liters in a 2012 passat tdi?
Hey I just got one and am going to be doing my first oil change. Did you ever figure it out?
Why not just drop the oil plug out off the pan to drain instead of using an extractor? Thanks.
+ImAPCTech We used an oil extractor because that way we don't have to jack the car up. It's less mess, too.
Lazy
Where do you get the o rings for the oil filter?
They come supplied with the new oil filter
How often you have to change the oil in this car?
Every 10,000 Miles.
Hallo!Bitte eine video aufladen,von Passat B7,2012crtdi von Haldex oil tauschen!Danke!!!
Attila Süveges ?
Why didn't you drain the oil from the drain plug? Why are you being so tedious?!
Worse way ever to change oil
This way all rubish stay in sump .
Tienes razón es practico pero no 100% limpio