Thanks for demonstration, I just changed my own oil for the second time ever and it went really smoothly. Can honestly say I'll be doing it from now on!
Hi John, this is a good video that should show everything to a beginner to change their own oil! If you're somewhat 'advanced' thou some of the steps are not necessary. You don't have to jack up the car at all to change the oil on any standard (i.e. not lowered) 1.8/2.0 Mk3 Golf. Just turn the steering wheel to full right lock. This way you can easily access the drain plug and container will easily fit underneath the oil pan. Reduces risk of car dropping on you or damage to sills.
I can appreciate how it's easier to get a cam to film in with jacking up. =) Also like to have a look at what my car other than sump looks like, but since I jack it up ever so often anyway it's just come a second nature to change oil without jacking up. Also saves you from risks if all you want/need to do is change your oil (taking away any risk that car will drop on you which might be good for people who don't know how to do this correctly). Anyway still a very good example of a how-to =)
Thanks! The Castro oil changing places are now refusing oil changes for my 97 GTI and my friends 98 GL 2.0 unless we get the $75 synthetic treatments. I have 195k and the 98 has 256k on it. This will come in handy.
@luisalbertlucio No, you're okay. My did changed his oil for almost 40 years and has never poured oil in the filter. Some cars the filter is mounted horizontally on the side of the engine and you can't pre-fill them. /John
Thanks for the video. How do you change your spark plugs on the golf III? Did you have to take the intake manifold off? Would you make a video of that as well?
Thanks. What you said is true. But also, if you're somewhat "advanced" then you don't need to watch a video how to change oil. You'd be suprised how some beginners question where to place the jack stands under the car. As for not lifting the car, that's how I've watch my father change oil on his Toyota corola. I like to jack her up though so I can take a look around at things like CV joint boots and look for oil leaks.
@jettaracer56 Yea.. 3/4 turn is about as tight as you can get it with bare hands. Even then you need an oil filter wrench to get it off next time. /John
will this be the same in a 1999 golf cabriolet 1.6... and also i want to fit a performance air filter so can you please make a video on that :-D cheers
@zhemin Yes it should be pretty much the same on an MK4. Multiply the quoted number of US quarts by 0.95 and that will give you the number of litres. /John
There are quite a few options for it.... could just cheat and throw a pair of turbos from an Audi A3 the same year.... some exhaust welding but otherwise just a bolt on swap and put a boost gauge in.... BUT IMHO The best thing would be to swap the ABA 2.0 GAS engine & transaxle for an ALH 1.9 TDI as it already has all the torque needed and with the proper tune it can get to somewhere near 400HP after some parts are upgraded.... NAMELY THE TIMING SYSTEM.... but the 1.9 tdi has an aftermarket direct gear-drive timing system option (no belt or chain left to fail)
@killerpigeon347 Most all oil changes are the same procedure, so yes, the same should apply to a 1.6L engine. As for the air filter - you should search TH-cam to find a video on that. I plan to trade this car in a couple weeks and will be doing no more work or videos on it. Thanks, /John
@dubugga In the first video, I placed it under the rib of the rocker panel.. just under the side of the car. The other place I would put it is under the car on a rib of the body. Under the car you will see a frame rib run length wise under the car. It looks something like a piece of 2x4 coming down from the body, except covered in undercoating. Put your jack stand under that. Thanks for commenting. /John
The newer cars have a slightly different engine but the oil change procedure is pretty much the same. The only difference would be the location of the oil filter. /John
@MrKalvin1973 Sorry, I only work on my own cars and friends cars. I have no vehicles with bad wheel bearings at this time. If one comes along I will make a video. /John
@jsentana See my MKIII timing belt DIY video. I remove the spark plugs and discuss the procedure in that video. No, you don't remove the manifold. It's a direct shot to the spark plugs. Thanks for watching. /John
not very nicely done...first off you put that oil filter on wayyyyyyyyyy to tight.. that tight is going to strip threads... it should only be on hand tight.. the pressure of the oil will tighten it the rest. whats with all the newspaper? if anything leave the oil filter area clear of newspaper...the oil will be good for the frame.. if the oil is 180F like you mentioned....wearing those types of rubber gloves wont do anything from that amount of heat. 200+ oil changes in the books and no glovees
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Thanks for demonstration, I just changed my own oil for the second time ever and it went really smoothly. Can honestly say I'll be doing it from now on!
Hi John, this is a good video that should show everything to a beginner to change their own oil!
If you're somewhat 'advanced' thou some of the steps are not necessary. You don't have to jack up the car at all to change the oil on any standard (i.e. not lowered) 1.8/2.0 Mk3 Golf. Just turn the steering wheel to full right lock. This way you can easily access the drain plug and container will easily fit underneath the oil pan. Reduces risk of car dropping on you or damage to sills.
wow ... this engine is so clean,
please keep those repair vids coming, i d love to be able to help my little golf :)
Thank you for making this video it was very helpful! Great idea with drilling a hole in the dip stick as well!!
Thanks a lot for this, it was very instructive!
Very neat work. Great use of the newspapers too. I use mine under my oil drain pan, dont want to get it on my driveway.
I can appreciate how it's easier to get a cam to film in with jacking up. =)
Also like to have a look at what my car other than sump looks like, but since I jack it up ever so often anyway it's just come a second nature to change oil without jacking up. Also saves you from risks if all you want/need to do is change your oil (taking away any risk that car will drop on you which might be good for people who don't know how to do this correctly).
Anyway still a very good example of a how-to =)
Very helpful - easy to follow. Thanks
very usefull video, tomorrow I'm gonna do this to my jetta 94 so this become to save me time to see how is gonna look down there
That was a very good video thank you
Nicely done, good tips :)
Very clear and helpfull ,nice
That's a good video thank you
Thanks! The Castro oil changing places are now refusing oil changes for my 97 GTI and my friends 98 GL 2.0 unless we get the $75 synthetic treatments. I have 195k and the 98 has 256k on it. This will come in handy.
Very helpful, cheers!
nice walk through
@luisalbertlucio No, you're okay. My did changed his oil for almost 40 years and has never poured oil in the filter. Some cars the filter is mounted horizontally on the side of the engine and you can't pre-fill them. /John
cool thanks for the video! i had one question, where exactly did you place your jack stands?
Thanks for the video. How do you change your spark plugs on the golf III? Did you have to take the intake manifold off? Would you make a video of that as well?
@MetrikOner That's awesome. Thanks. /John
Any opinions on what weight of motor oil is best for these engines, the manual calls for all sorts of grades.
I'd like to do a tune up to my 1993 Golf Mk3. It has the same 2.0 engine as yours and I was wondering what are the best spark plugs to use?
Thanks. What you said is true. But also, if you're somewhat "advanced" then you don't need to watch a video how to change oil. You'd be suprised how some beginners question where to place the jack stands under the car. As for not lifting the car, that's how I've watch my father change oil on his Toyota corola. I like to jack her up though so I can take a look around at things like CV joint boots and look for oil leaks.
@killerpigeon347 ok thanks for getting back to me so soon. how much oil do you reckon in 1.6?
What size socket did you use? , i need to get a bigger size one
do you ever use a can of restore in oil changes or do seafoam treatments on that car?
I'd like to see a "change valve cover gasket" video. My 2.0 GTI is leaking there, and I'm about to do the oil change & general service on it.
nice video
is the 96 vw cabrio 2.0L fuel injected or carb?
thanks in advance
Thank you.
Just started my cabrio after a few months. It turned on but now it won’t reverse or go in drive. Any suggestions?
@jettaracer56 Yea.. 3/4 turn is about as tight as you can get it with bare hands. Even then you need an oil filter wrench to get it off next time. /John
John i have a 2003 VW JETTA 2.0. you used a 1999 Cabrio, looks like both have same nuts and wheels? any thing newer in 03 jetts then in 99 Cabrio?
Otimo carro!!!
Thanks
how can i change the manual transmission fluid on vw jetta mk3 , cant find the spot to pour the fluid in. help
+David Conde Di Barsetti google "brokevw"
will this be the same in a 1999 golf cabriolet 1.6... and also i want to fit a performance air filter so can you please make a video on that :-D cheers
hello i forgot tu pour oil into the oil filter before installing it, will it damage the engine?????
Thanks.
Install whatever brand / part number that's in the car now (that has been working well). I used Bosch FR8DS or equivalent. /John
@zhemin Yes it should be pretty much the same on an MK4. Multiply the quoted number of US quarts by 0.95 and that will give you the number of litres. /John
@killerpigeon347 Probably around 4 quarts. I'd add oil until it shows up just below the top mark on the dip stick. /John
I just bought a vw 97 cabrio and I'm trying to find good upgrades for this car any ideas performance wize tho
Any??????
Please let us know 😔🙏😜
There are quite a few options for it.... could just cheat and throw a pair of turbos from an Audi A3 the same year.... some exhaust welding but otherwise just a bolt on swap and put a boost gauge in.... BUT IMHO The best thing would be to swap the ABA 2.0 GAS engine & transaxle for an ALH 1.9 TDI as it already has all the torque needed and with the proper tune it can get to somewhere near 400HP after some parts are upgraded.... NAMELY THE TIMING SYSTEM.... but the 1.9 tdi has an aftermarket direct gear-drive timing system option (no belt or chain left to fail)
@imgannadie991 Thanks for your opinion. The filter is on hand tight./John
@StiThis1 Thanks. /John
@killerpigeon347 Most all oil changes are the same procedure, so yes, the same should apply to a 1.6L engine. As for the air filter - you should search TH-cam to find a video on that. I plan to trade this car in a couple weeks and will be doing no more work or videos on it. Thanks, /John
@dubugga In the first video, I placed it under the rib of the rocker panel.. just under the side of the car. The other place I would put it is under the car on a rib of the body. Under the car you will see a frame rib run length wise under the car. It looks something like a piece of 2x4 coming down from the body, except covered in undercoating. Put your jack stand under that. Thanks for commenting. /John
In summer, 10W30 or 10W40 if you have high miles. If you have cold winters, use use 5W30.
@Onpoint5274 You're welcome. Thanks for commenting. /John
Hey is it the same deal with a Mk4, and how much Oil is that in Litres,
Thanks
Im going to try iridium plugs on my mk3 K2.
The newer cars have a slightly different engine but the oil change procedure is pretty much the same. The only difference would be the location of the oil filter. /John
It's also very difficult to get the process on camera if there's no clearance under the car to see what you're doing .
@juanluismenares Thanks. No problem. /John
@MrKalvin1973 Sorry, I only work on my own cars and friends cars. I have no vehicles with bad wheel bearings at this time. If one comes along I will make a video. /John
@mattd28 Thank You for watching and commenting. /John
@barneyaldridge Thanks. /John
@jsentana See my MKIII timing belt DIY video. I remove the spark plugs and discuss the procedure in that video. No, you don't remove the manifold. It's a direct shot to the spark plugs. Thanks for watching. /John
@nargh007 Thanks. There won't be any more VW videos. I just sold the car. There will be more BMW videos though. /John
So where are you based, because i don't trust any of the garages around me lol.
@OldskoolTizokKS Yea, neither does my father. /John
@kueefs Sorry. /John
Fuel injected
Fram & Non synthetic ...interesting.
Fram 🤮🤮🤮
not very nicely done...first off you put that oil filter on wayyyyyyyyyy to tight.. that tight is going to strip threads... it should only be on hand tight.. the pressure of the oil will tighten it the rest. whats with all the newspaper? if anything leave the oil filter area clear of newspaper...the oil will be good for the frame.. if the oil is 180F like you mentioned....wearing those types of rubber gloves wont do anything from that amount of heat. 200+ oil changes in the books and no glovees
Thanks