Car Servicing - VW Golf MK7
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- It's car servicing time again! In this video I go through step by step how I service my car. It's a simple DIY task which could save you TIME & MONEY as well as giving you the peace of mind that the job has been done properly. The car featured is a 2015 MK7 Golf 2.0 TDI. The process will be fairly similar for the VW/ AUDI/ SEAT/ SKODA family. Please feel free to use this as a guide for servicing your car.
STEP 1: CHANGING THE OIL/ OIL FILTER (2.04)
STEP 2: CHANGING THE AIR FILTER (9:21)
STEP 3: CHANGING THE FUEL FILTER (10:43)
Allow the fuel filter to prime for a couple minutes with the ignition on before starting.
STEP 4: CHANGING THE CABIN FITER (12:28)
STEP 5: RESETTING THE SERVICE LIGHT (14:00)
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Disclaimer: I accept no responsibility for damage caused to yourself or vehicle, this video is meant as a guide only. Be sure to wear the correct PPE when carrying out this maintenance task.
It is that time of the year I go back to this video as I did last year just to remind myself how to do it again...Thanks a lot
When you are down to a few drips of old oil, its worth adding a couple of hundred ml of fresh oil to the engine and letting it flush out any remaining old oil from the sump, then when that has finished draining, adding your sump bolt and fresh crush washer.
It definitely won’t hurt.
I cant express enough how thankful I am you made this video, its so hard finding a simple video like this for the MK7 TDI. I've learned a few new things about my car now thanks to you, you're the real MVP
No problem mate, thanks for your comment It’s what makes it worthwhile 👍🏼
Back for my annual re-watch, thank you 🫡
Welcome back 😊 thanks for watching!
Very nice video - btw the smaller nut on the oil filter housing is a drain plug, undo that first and let the oil drain...then tackle the bigger 32mm nut.
Bro thank you so much you just gave me the confidence to save my 500bucks and service my car myself
No worries at all, glad it was useful 👍🏼😊
Great video.....not that I would still attempt it myself but as a car enthusiast its interesting to see what 'actually' happens when your car in for service
Finally got my oil changed. All thanks to your video.
I had to use a Torx 45 on the 3 screws on under tray though.
Many thanks mate 👍
No problem mate, really glad you found it useful. Thanks for your comment 😊
Yep the three at the back that go into the subframe 😉
Great video. Just watched from Oz. My wife's Golf is out of warranty now and I'll definitely be carrying out these services myself from now on. It was a great help. Cheers.
No problem at all 👍🏼🙂
Enjoyed watching your video, thanks. We’ve had VW’s in the family for years. Great, reliable, and solid cars. Ordered a Golf SV as I have young children. 2.0 Tdi 150hp, seems a great car.
Thanks mate, I’ve always had a Volkswagen since I started driving. Very reliable and well built machines 👍🏼 enjoy the new car!
Good for you doing your own service. Recommended service is 10000 miles. Although most service techs recommend every 5000 miles. I use a vacuum pump system to remove the oil out of the dip stick. It takes 15 minutes to do an oil change with filter and you don’t have to crawl under the car.
Thanks mate, the oil filter is accessed from underneath the car on this engine so not possible to change from the top as far as I’m aware 😊
Whoops! My 2015 MK7 GTI has an engine bay oil filter location. I ASSumed yours did as well. Good job on a helpful video.
I did an oil change myself two weeks ago. I really recommend finding a lift, or at least position your car over an L shape side walk so you can have better access underneath.
I like your work ethic mate. Got me thinking enough to do my own service when its due.
Thanks mate, you defo should it’s not difficult and will save you hundreds over the years.
Big up from Scotland 👍
Thanks for you time in making this simple but effective great video, and great tip for keeping note of receipts for service book I’ve never thought of doing that! 👍😎
THX! just purchased a 2015 golf US version. Most helpful
No problem mate 👍🏼
Great video mate.. i honestly dont get why people take their cars to garages for a service when its that simple 👍🏻
Thanks mate, I don’t understand either? And they pay main dealer prices 💸
Probably because not everyone has even these basic tools , in particular the larger sockets .
@@TurnersWorkshop97 due to stapms in a service book cars with full service history from dealers keep the value better than ones without.
You should only have to buy a decent socket set once and will pay for itself very quickly.
Fantastic tutorial. Keep up the good work 👏 🙌 👍 👌🏽
Just did my first service thanks 4 the help 😀 👍
Well done mate, glad I could help 👍🏼
I found this video really helpful and great quality. Thanks.
Great job with the video.👍 Enjoyed every second of it.
Thank you 🙏😊
Thank you very much! It was very helpful indeed👌🏾
No problem mate, glad you found it useful 👍🏼
Thanks great video
Good vid. Thanks for making it!
Great video dude! Put me at ease before I buy one 👍
Thanks mate! I’m glad to hear it 😁 Love my golf, had it for 3 years now. It’s a great all rounder!
Great video
Thanks mate 😁
Nice video thanks...👍🇮🇪
thank you my friend
No problem! Thanks for your comment 👍🏼
I Do the same on my passat b8. I just syfon the oil by small pump every 10k miles. I change the oil filter in garage every 30k miles.
With fuel filter I just fill it with disel and prime same as you did. I saw the vw garage mechanics do this way, they do not use software. Regards
I did my service today. All went fine with cabin filter, air filter, oil change and filter. Then I ran into a problem. The fuel filter I had bought from a reputable parts store was the wrong filter. I had to put the old filter back in. Frustrating. However your video was very helpful.
Good on you mate! It’s annoying when that happens, won’t take 5mins to swap out when the right one comes. Thanks for your comment 👍🏼😁
@@TurnersWorkshop97 collecting new filter tomorrow. Currently running fine with old filter. (Did not have to prime after putting filter back in)
@@TurnersWorkshop97 new filter fitted. All 👍
Really love this
Thank you 😊
Thank you so much! I'd appreciate if you can create a video of how to remove the dpf of the golf MK7, it's tricky
No worries bud, I tend to have a heavy right foot in hope that I won’t have to do that job 🤞🏼 If it does come to it though I will definitely record the struggles 😁
you should use 504/507.00 oil....magnatec is not good for these tdi's
True
Good job
Thank you 😊
We are the happy owners of a 2016 Golf Sportwagen. I do all of my own work except when I lack time or tools, such as a lift. I use a pair of ramps for oil changes. I am surprised and disappointed that you have to remove a belly pan to reach the oil drain plug on the 2017, as I do on my 2001 Passat wagon. With my 2016 Golf, the oil drain plug is readily available without any removal of anything.
The 2016 gasoline 1.8T's oil filter mounts from the top.
The belly pan is an extra step that all takes time so I understand your frustration! I also find it a pain too. It does offer that added protection to the underside of the engine which is a benefit 👍🏼
@@TurnersWorkshop97 Plastic protection under the car is good and bad, the bad things is water collects and starts to rust under the car
Great video love the McDonalds breakfast comment at the start haha, was wondering if you could show where you have placed the jack stands.
Thanks! Haha it’s got to be done! I put the Jack stands on the jacking points, there should be just enough room to slide them in next to the Jack. I have to say I did struggle to find somewhere suitable to put the stands.
Very comprehensive
Few tips for you mate. Firstly good job but I always recommend genuine VW parts, and replace the sump plug after every use only use the same one once, if not at least replace the copper washer, also look up in your drivers manual exactly how much oil your car takes the 2.0tdi takes 4.8litres just a heads up
Thanks for the pointers mate, I will bear that in mind next time 😁👍🏼
@@TurnersWorkshop97 no problem mate, not getting onto you just a few pointers and btw if you take off your oil cap and pull out your dipstick, it causes better flow for your oil too
@50flynner you're a legend mate. Thanks for helping the community
You won't go far wrong with a Bosch, Mann or Mahle oil filter. Personally I fell they are better quality than VW genuine OE parts.
I recently purchased an oil filter from Mercedes dealership, it had Mann written all over it.
These companies such as Bosch, Mann, Hengst and the like actually make the parts for VW, mercedes etc.
Genuine parts are just rebranded with the vehicle name and sold on.
would love to see a service for renualt clio please. perhaps a green one?
Briliant work :)
Thanks mate :)
I think you need to use vcds when you change the fuelfilter because it can have in the system
I understand what you are saying as you don’t want to airlock the high pressure fuel pump etc. I’ve not had an issue doing it this way. Leaving a couple of mins with ignition on before starting allows it to self prime.
Thanks!
Just a thought, the cabin filters never looked the same i guess, the old one looks like it is with activated carbon, whereas the new one is one without carbon. Anyway, good job ;)
That bloody cabin filter is the worst job of the lot...🤣 I've also caught my fingers many times unclipping the glove box...can't understand why VW made it such an awkward design. Great video though... I learnt some good tips. 👍
Haha it’s a painful exercise! There’s probably a special VW tool you can use… 💸 Thank you, I’m glad you found it useful 😁👍🏼
Very nice! I wouldn’t even go through this if I had a F1 car. Good 2 c some1, go through with it. Do you deliver? 😉
Дякую, Лайк! 👍
I always use the gold one of castrol!
That’s the one to use Castrol edge 5w-30LL, better spec oil 👍🏼
Nice
wrong oil. you should use 507.00 5w-30LL. NOT 505.00 C3 if dont want to damage turbo and dpf in long term use. also after replacing fuel filter need to switch el. pump for up to 3 min and bleed air out from system to prevent high pressure fuel pump fail.
Thanks mate, I realised that when I went to buy some more 🙄👍🏼 and I let the system prime itself before starting. Thanks for your comment though appreciate the feedback 😁
I have a 2010 Scirocco 2.0 diesel so assuming these steps will apply to me? Very helpful thabks for the video.
Will be very similar although a different engine so the filters could be in a different location 😁
@@TurnersWorkshop97 thanks!
4.7 liters of oil is the right amount, I'm pretty sure. '=) Good video mate
Cheers mate 😊
Brilliant video mate, one question, mine is 1.4tsi. Is fuel filter same principal?
Thanks again no more cowboy mechanic s
Cheers mate, I’m not sure what they are like on that model but the principle will be the same. Fill it up with diesel to prime it and check for leaks 👍🏼
4,7 L Oil Need This Engine, Oil Screw 30Nm, Oil Filter 25Nm.
Great video lad! Exactly what I was looking for! Recently bought a mk7 golf gt 2.0 TDI myself and have always serviced my own cars.
Just wondering when you changed the fuel filter did you have to use VCDS to prime the filter as I’ve heard that you need to do this for the 1.6 TDI engines to start the engine after the filter he been changed. Not sure if this also applies to the 2.0 TDI engines of the same year though?
Liked & subscribed 👍🏼
Thanks mate 👍🏼 I don’t have VCDS, just switch ignition on let fuel pump circulate and away it goes! 😁 It must self prime. Had a 1.6 TDI Passat in the past and didn’t have to use it on that either. Cheers for the sub.
this oil does not comply with the specification VW.507.00 🙁
You’re right, I made a mistake but changed it for Castro edge 5w30LL in another video 👍🏼 thanks for your feedback
Great video. So there is no need to prime the fuel filter via the software? Just switching on the ignition?
I have a 2017 tdi Leon and this video is very helpful 👍🏼
Thanks mate, I’ve never used software to prime mine, just leave the ignition on for a good while before trying to start. It’s always self primed for me 👍🏼 if you’re worried you could always fill up the filter housing with diesel 🙂
would you unscrew the lock first the small tap screw off the filter holder so that oil does not get dirty runr the oil filter
You can drain the oil filter through the smaller drain hole👍🏼 I just removed it as one piece.
You don't use any VCDS? Im thinking after changing the fuel filter.. how do you make sure about the air? Cheers
No mate, I’ve never used it for changing fuel filter. You could always top up the filter housing with diesel. I just switch ignition on and wait for a little while for it to prime and then fires right up.
Hi, Thank you for the great video! I've just bought a mk 7.5 and your instructions were great in giving it a full service. My only question is, I intend on keeping the vehicle till it drops (I love it), it's 5 years old and I understand timing belts are due every 5 years. It's only covered 39,000. Would you recommend a change at such low mileage.....I've always heard timing belts are good for 60,000+. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks
Hi, thanks for your comment. Timing belts should always be changed at the recommended interval regardless of mileage or age it’s whatever comes first. The rubber belt deteriorates with age regardless of mileage and visa versa. I’m the same, love my golf and can see me keeping it until the end. This is also the one maintenance job that I don’t do myself as the consequences of getting it wrong are catastrophic 💸 it’s worth getting it done by a reputable garage making sure they use quality parts. Hope this answers your question 😊
Thank you so much for your reply, I greatly appreciate it. As a fellow mk 7 owner ( I guess the mk 7.5 1.6tdi is the same) , could you confirm that is the interval you've changed it at? I'm reading in many places different numbers. I hope you can clarify it for me. Thanks again and keep the video's coming please!
No problem, I go by the Haynes manual recommendation as it’s typically on the safe side and it’s 60,000miles or 4 years. The manufacturer may say different. It’s worth getting the water pump done at the same time also.
Hey man just wondering what tools did you use for the sump plug oil drain and also to remove the oil filter. I’m stuck on that one. Thanks.
Hey, the sump plug is a 19mm socket and the oil filter is a 32mm socket. You will need t25 & t40 torx bits for removing the belly pan.
Nice video mate I am gonna do this myself after seeing how straight forward it is, just one question what torque wrench would you suggest?? If something needs torquing to say 30nm could I use a 1/4 what goes upto 25nm , but then add 5 using the numbers on the torque wrench to make it 30nm if you know what I mean... or do I need to buy like the next wrench up that goes up that has 30nm etccc TIA
Thanks mate, the torque wrench you use should go up to the figure you want to torque it to. If you torque up to 25nm then adjust back to 5nm you will still have only torqued to 25nm. Halfords do a good range of affordable torque wrenches and teng tools is another one. When you do get one make sure you wind it back to zero after every use or else it buggers the spring inside and won’t be accurate. 👍🏼
Is vcds priming necesary?
I’ve found it’s not necessary if you manually top up the filter housing with diesel to the brim 😊
Stupid oil filter design lol, wish they would use a metal filter. Im a vw specialist my self so i know these like the back of my hand😅 4.7l oil in these new tdi's, are you doing the timing belt? They are a piece of cake also
I know always feels like they’re gonna snap or cross thread. I need to do the timing belt and water pump really but due to lack of information anywhere I’m a little hesitant. Do I need a special locking tool for the sprockets or Is there an alternative? Thanks 😁
@@TurnersWorkshop97 there is a special locking tool for the crank pulley, think it is around 60-80 pounds. Very easy to do!then 2 timing pegs for cam sprocket and fuel pump
Hey pal I own a transit and wife owns the golf though its not mk7 2.0 it's a 1.6 match.
Cabin filter I haven't changed in 30k is this different from pollen filter?? I ordered air/oil/fuel/pollen filters and the oil all aftermarket for £80
Hello mate, nice combo 😆 cabin / pollen filter are the same thing 👍🏼
Hi buddy,my banana engine in my transit began to have a problem starting so I used easy start a couple of times then it also started to cut out on me, now it won't start at all,I changed the fuel filter and set up the timing but it doesn't want to start anymore 😢
Hi, are you getting fuel at the injectors?
@@TurnersWorkshop97 yes fuel is getting to the injectors
If it will run on easy start, and you have fuel at the injectors it sounds like a blockage in the injectors. When you squirt easy start in the inlet manifold will it run and then cut out?
@@TurnersWorkshop97 yes buddy that's what is happening
Hi did you get the fuel filter with the connection for water filter ive got a 2018 2l tdi 150 engine assuming its the same as yours
Hi, the filter I used is linked in the description
If I change the Air Filter which is factory fitted and replace it with a K&N Performance Air Filter. Would that damage the engine ??
Shouldn’t do mate, just better airflow than the standard filter 👍🏼
Good video bud,do you need to put a new washer on sump plug?
Thanks bud, I just reused the old one but you should really replace it mate 👍🏼
@@TurnersWorkshop97 thanks 😊
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Heyy, how do you lnow which: pads, filters you have to use for each car?
Hey, where ever you buy the parts from should be able to advise which parts will fit. If getting online most car parts websites have a number plate database checker which will show you the filters etc you need for your car. If you’re in the uk, eurocarparts it’s pretty good for parts and easy to exchange if you get the wrong part.
@@TurnersWorkshop97 Wow really helpful, Thanks!
Way of topic, but what sd card does the sat nav need?
Sorry mate not sure as mine doesn’t have the nav 🤔
How many thousands of kilometers do you serve it?
Personally, I do a service every 10,000 miles but only change the fuel filter every other service 👍🏼 the long life engine oil is said to be good for much more than this though.
@@TurnersWorkshop97 I personally every 10,000 km all the filters
That DPF regen at the start of the video... 😅
Also, that seems like an incorrect oil for a CR VW TDI. It needs 507.00 spec.
Well spotted 😅 I have since changed it for low saps oil 507.00 👍🏼
I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS PLEASE: MY VW 2017 WITH 55K ON BOARD WARNS ME IS TIME FOR OIL CHANGE AND INSPECTION AND MY QUESTION IS : IF I TAKE IT TO MY COUSIN S GARAGE AND DO ALL THESE WOULD I LOOSE THE WARANTY ON IT AS HE DOES NOT WORK WITH VW! I THOUGHT OF THE OFFICIAL STAMPS AND ALL THAT OR IT DOSENT MATTER? THA
It’s most likely that it needs to be serviced by Volkswagen to keep the warranty valid! Maybe just give them a call and double check with them 👍🏼
@@TurnersWorkshop97 thanks the thing is that i did called but with them is so expensive and when i asked they said that my car does not appear to be having with them warranty and it’s these times that pushed me to go with the other option of my brother in law but they don’t work with VW
Hey pal when does the timing chain need done in these cars?? 80k 90k??
Hi Neil, I go by the Haynes manual recommendation for timing belt change which is 60,000miles or every 4 years whichever comes soonest 👍🏼
@@TurnersWorkshop97 flip im at 66k!
The manufacturers recommendation is usually higher so I wouldn’t panic but it’s worth getting it booked in
@@TurnersWorkshop97 how much do you think will cost?
It’s worth getting the water pump done at the same time and around £500 more or less depending on where you go. Sounds expensive but if the belt goes that is another level of expensive to put right.
Hello, can I ask what size fuel filter you use? Is it 153mm? Or 170somethingmm?
Hi yes I used the 153mm one
@@TurnersWorkshop97 typical, I ordered the 170mm 🙃 thanks!
Hi. Do you know if there is different sizes of fuel filter for the 2.0tdi?
Hi mate, there are so many different styles of fuel filter out there so there may be different variations for this engine.
I know nothing about car maintenance I’m fearful of them 😅
Hi mate do you know the part number for the fuel filter or do have a link for it.
Cheers
Hello mate, Eurocarparts UK, Product code 503441197 Bosch fuel filter 😁
@@TurnersWorkshop97 will this be suitable for my 64 plate VW golf 1.6tdi bluemotion?
It’s likely to be very similar. The filters can be in different locations and there are a few different style filters. Might be worth just having a look for the type of filters used on the engine before getting stuck in. I haven’t serviced a 1.6tdi so can’t say for sure 🙂
Do you know what Torque for the oil filter (32mm socket)?
Not sure off the top of my head, but it says it on the black plastic filter housing what the torque spec is 👍
@@TurnersWorkshop97 Going to do it this weekend, I've got axel stands but only able to use the jack provided in the boot of the car, do you think this will lift the car high enough for me to get under?
Should be fine mate 👍🏼
Excellent video. Very professional. Even filled the service book in!. Been leasing a car the same as yours. Am buying it at end of lease and will do own service. Thanks again. Great video.
Does VW use magnatec oil? I thought that was only for GM products
Should be Castrol edge, my mistake 👍🏼
@@TurnersWorkshop97 Shouldn't be a problem, just remember to change it a bit early as the only difference is in the additives in the oil between edge and magnatec. Idk what magnatec has
@@TurnersWorkshop97 You can use any make of engine oil provided it meets VW 507.00 spec - so Castrol, Mannol, Shell, Fuchs, Quantum, Mobil and many others. Just keep changing it regularly. Don't wait for 10K miles to clock up. Change at 6K for long engine life and power.
Are VW Golf Mk7 reliable cars ?
I’ve had it 3 years so far and put 50,000miles on it in that time. Touch wood, it hasn’t had any issues, other than windscreen cracks and rear coil spring snapped (probably pot hole).
I think he meant 10000 kms
Please don't put that junk in the euro cars
Thanks for your comment, I will be putting in better oil soon 👍🏼
@@TurnersWorkshop97 The correct oil 5/30 castrol edge
3:22 thats not how it works lol, its a liquid, its gonna drain nice either way, i never warm my oil up before changing, and it allways drains nicely.
What a stupid comment 😂 oil is thinner when it’s hotter so it runs quicker, makes life easier and gets it all out. Science mate.
@@kevinobrien151 yes but the oil drain is not a 3 mil hole, its a big hole. And also, what makes oil run 3 times faster is unscrewing the oil cap before opening the drain plug, so air can enter, no one does that. If you look at few "professional" oil change videos, they do that for a reason
I never said anything about the oil cap, the cap shouldn’t make a big difference if it’s in or off. I’m saying that the oil will run quicker (as it is thinner) out the hole even if it is the same size hole dosent matter. Pour a drop of cold oil and a drop of hot oil down a surface vertically and you’ll see the thin oil runs quicker, as it’s thinner you’d get more oil out.