The oil filter should definately be primed- filled almost to the top with motoroil before it was installed. Om turbo engines it is paramount to do so to avoid serious damage to the turbo bearings which are lubricated from the oilpump with pressure. If the filter is empty, the turbo will run without lubrication until the filter is full, fed from the pump.
The oil filter on my 2003 Passat V-6 2.8L is located about a foot away from your hand where you unscrewed the drain plug. Easy to get to from the bottom of the car. You don't have to do that whole song and dance with the coolant reservoir. Glad I have the V-6.
Ha! lost my splash guard a few years back to mechanic rip-off. You've confirmed that for me as much as when I saw his passat sitting there parked and waiting -- the motive I guess.
Does topside oil extraction method to remove oil (instead of removing belly pan and raising car to get drain plug off) work equally well to change oil on this 2003 vw Passat 1.8t?
Hello great video sir! I. Enjoyed it and learned from it lol I have a 2002 vw Passat but I got a question... do you have to fill the oil filter up with oil before you put in or no? And what store did you get the oil idk what is good for the car I been us 5w-30 is that okay?
Yes. You should prime (pre-fill) the filter. It's a PITA on this car because of the awkward position of the filter, so I've never pre-filled it and it's still going strong past 200k miles. The weight of the oil is less relevant than the spec. Be sure to use the correct VW spec oil.
hanoihancock lol so I can pre fill right? Doesn’t really matter? Cause I been filling the filter up everytime but I see youtubers just installing it than just filling the engine with new oil lol
@@joshuawilson2362 I don't think it matters a whole lot. Technically it should be better for the car to prime the filter, but it only takes a few seconds for the oil pump to fill the filter and then move the oil to the top of the engine. At that point everything that needs lubrication and cooling has it. I don't think any major wear could even occur in that time frame. So, I don't prime either, its just a pain in the ass to deal with getting a filter screwed on when its full of oil. If you have the V6 30V 2.8L Passat, the manufacturer recommendation is 5W-40 full synthetic oil, my Passat seems to run well with Pentosin. However, any oil that meets the VW502.00 specification will do, that should include any 5W-30 Full Synthetic oil if that's all you can find. Just make sure it says VW502.00 on the bottle and you are good. Edit: I checked the oil specs here(www.blauparts.com/vw-oils/how-to-find-recommended-vw-oil-type.html#vwpassatoil) both the 1.8t and 2.8L engines use the VW 502.00 oil spec.
Would the procedure be similar for an 2006 Passat? If not, what other things should be accounted for in the newer model? I'm looking for my first car, and am very much leaning towards an VW Passat 2006. Thanks for any help :)
The 2006 VW Passat is similar to the the 2006-2009 VW Rabbit. I happen to own a 2009 Rabbit and have an oil/filter change video here... th-cam.com/video/1tIv6yiFakI/w-d-xo.html
In this video, the old filter was a Mobil 1 and the new filter was K&N. I've also used Fram and Mann. I just buy whichever filter is cheapest or can be had at a discount with the purchase of oil.
Juan Mora '03 and '05 oil pans should be very similar, if not the same, but...sometimes VW changes bolt size for one year without explanation. So...some years may have a 17mm hex bolt while others have a 19mm hex bolt or even an Allen bolt.
The V5 engine is very rare...especially in the U.S.A., so I don't Have hands-on experience with it but... I found this link that should be reassuring to you. It sounds like the V5 oil change is simple. It sounds like the only major difference is that the V5 uses a plastic endcap to access a cartridge filter as opposed to the metal spin-on filter on the V4 and V6 engines. Hope this helps! www.seatcupra.net/forums/threads/warning-for-those-attempting-a-v5-oil-change.239113/
Can somebody help me out. I bought a 2005 Volkswagen Passat from the dealer and only notice later that there was no owners manual. It is the 4motion. But I don't know what liter engine it is and it is definitely not diesel. I looked in the door jamb for information but does not specifically say. I'm trying to get specifics on this vehicle to figure out how to do the oil change and what I will need in terms of the oil. I get by this video that European synthetic is important. Any help on figuring out the specifics of my particular vehicle would be greatly appreciated
The engine in this video is the 1.8 liter 4 cylinder gasoline version. The 2005 passat also optionally came with a 2.8 liter 6 cylinder gasoline engine or a 2.0 liter diesel engine. The plastic shroud over the engine should say 1.8 or 2.8 or 2.0. If the engine shroud is missing on your car, try to determine how many cylinders you have. The 1.8 liter 4 cylinder has 4 separate silver intake channels all entering the engine on one side. The 2.8 liter has 6 silver intake channels all mashed together on the top center of the engine. I'm not super-familiar with any distinguishing characteristics of the 2.0 diesel motor, but...if it's a diesel it should have a diesel only sticker inside the fuel door. Benzin is the German word for gasoline. Diesel is the German word for Diesel. Let us know what you find out!
Here's another video with a few more angles of the 1.8L engine. th-cam.com/video/9D6pneZxnGs/w-d-xo.html If you know you don't have a diesel, and your engine doesn't look like the engine in this video, then you have the 2.8L engine. And if you have the 2.8L, congratulations! It's easier to change the oil in a 2.8L than a 1.8L. Here's a link to a video on how to change the oil in the 2.8L. th-cam.com/video/Wgjg0JhLi-o/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the tip! I've updated the annotations in the video to read "Remove 17mm drain bolt (96-00 model may be 19mm)". th-cam.com/video/zuGH6s-U01U/w-d-xo.html
My 2001 VW Passat 1.8L turbo station wagon has a plastic shield on the bottom of the car, preventing me from accessing the oil pan. Where is the cover on that car?
The plastic splash guard on the 2001 Passat should be the same as this 2003 Passat. The splashguard removal video can be found here... th-cam.com/video/irVzHCyJdAw/w-d-xo.html
Nasheka Johnson It's right next to the oil filter. Here's a link to a video by Thomas EXOVCDS (very helpful TH-camr) that shows the spot at approximately 1 min 41 sec. th-cam.com/video/VvFVQn9xb0c/w-d-xo.html
Mobil 1 0w-40 should do the trick . However, Google "Bobistheoilguy VW Passat 2.8" to find other suggestions depending on your situation. It's important you use a VW spec oil.
Pump them up to the correct PSI. The prescribed PSI for your car can typically be found on a sticker on the driver's side door jamb. Don't inflate your tires to the PSI displayed on the tire itself! That is the maximum PSI for the tire, not the correct PSI.
Not really. I only have easy access to two types of VW-spec oil where I live: Castrol Edge Syntec 5w-40 and Mobile One 0w-40. That's not to say there isn't a VW spec 10w somewhere. The important thing is to use the VW spec stuff (VW 500 00/501 01/502 00/505 00/505 01/503 00/503 01/506 00/506 01). There were lawsuits in the US because so many 1.8's had engine sludge problems. I'm convinced it's because everyone in the US uses nasty conventional oil.
What is the exact oil filter used in this video? Is it this: www.autozone.com/external-engine/oil-filter/k-n-performance-oil-filter/volkswagen/passat/2003/4-cylinders-1-8l-turbo/161014_427815_0/
Adam Morrison Yep. The HP-3001. I get mine from Advance Auto, although they're the same price at Autozone. Advance is usually better about allowing discounts using online coupon codes (check retailmenot.com). Also, Advance usually offers a discount or mail-in rebate for purchasing oil together with a K&N filter. If you can find a 30% off coupon and get a $7 mail-in rebate, you're looking at $2.79 for this filter:)!
you can get an oil change for 40 bucks. plus you gotta deal with the mess, and oil disposal. Just doesnt seem like its worth it to do an oil change yourself anymore
Yup. Pretty slim margins. Although I think the going rate for a fully synthetic VW spec oil change plus filter is closer to $60, not $40, it may only make sense to do it yourself for the pride of ownership. Or...to limit the risk that some degenerate-meth-addict at the oil-change place will lose all of your bespoke fasteners resulting in your splash guard getting destroyed the next time you hit highway speed:). That actually happened to me with this car. Replacement splash guard and fasteners ran me about $150.
+dominic broderson Good catch! I must've lost that in the edit. I can see it is clamped back into place @ 1:54, but it didnt; make the final cut. Chalk that one up to the magic of Hollywood special effects:). th-cam.com/video/zuGH6s-U01U/w-d-xo.htmlm54s
I have a 2002 Passat Wagon V6. Looks NOTHING like this! Oil filter is right next to the oil drain plug! Also, my manual says it takes 4.3 QUARTS. No way. It took almost 6. But WAY easier to manage without taking off the expansion tank.
I have a 2003 Passat V6 and I second your post. The oil filter is right next to the oil pan and plug and easily accessible from the bottom of the car. Easy-peasy.
Or you can just get under the car and remove the filter? You talk shit about vws bad engineering yet you can't be bothered to get at it from the bottom?
I give this video an A. To the point, clear camera angles, no wasted time. Keep it up sir.
TY for the nice comment!
Succinct, clear as hell, no wasted time or talk about unnecessary or obvious stuff. Bingo. Superbly done and super-helpful. Much thanks.
Hannah F TY! Very kind! Made my Friday!
ALL instruction videos should be like this.Spot on straight to the point and no annoying music.VERY helpful :)
TY for the nice comment! I agree!
The oil filter should definately be primed- filled almost to the top with motoroil before it was installed. Om turbo engines it is paramount to do so to avoid serious damage to the turbo bearings which are lubricated from the oilpump with pressure. If the filter is empty, the turbo will run without lubrication until the filter is full, fed from the pump.
The oil filter on my 2003 Passat V-6 2.8L is located about a foot away from your hand where you unscrewed the drain plug. Easy to get to from the bottom of the car. You don't have to do that whole song and dance with the coolant reservoir. Glad I have the V-6.
Straight to the point; got me feeling like I can do this myself 😅
You can do it!
good video very informative! first oil change on my 02 passat. wasn't terribly hard.Thank you
Ha! lost my splash guard a few years back to mechanic rip-off. You've confirmed that for me as much as when I saw his passat sitting there parked and waiting -- the motive I guess.
oil and filter change you will need 3.8 litres of oil. great video helps a lot knowing a can do it without a jack or ramps. thanks
+Luke Richards TY!
Loved this video!!! Thank you! :)
N everyone don’t forget to smudge a little fresh oil around the edge of the new filter.
TY for the nice comment!
Top video mate, quick and to the point.
TY TY!
Awesome video, thank you! Will use your instructions for my old 1998 Passat TDI :)
Good luck with your project!
Just changed my oil on my 03 passat thanks to this video.
Noice!
I have an 02 VW Passat 2.8 V6 is the procedure different?
Great video thanks
TY for the nice comment!
Well done, without jacking up the car. If available in your country I'd go for Pentosin High Performance II 100% synthetic or Motul synthetic.
Hey i have a question about that valve u pull off to get room i accidentally broke it i need help the T connector
What kind of filter did u use please and thank you 🙏 from New Zealand 🇳🇿
This isn't the exact filter I used in this video, but I feel it is the best bang for the buck right now. At least in the US... amzn.to/3bYviEj
I got given this one from the salesmen, would this be about right?? As I’m gonna attempt it if it is?? Thanks sooo much your video looks easy to do xx
@@arianasingh6099 The salesman should known which filters will fit. If you can share the part number here, I could double check for you.
Thank you so much for this video bro so helpful since I own the exact same car🤣😭
Glad to be of service!
Does topside oil extraction method to remove oil (instead of removing belly pan and raising car to get drain plug off) work equally well to change oil on this 2003 vw Passat 1.8t?
I'm not sure. I've never used the topside oil extraction method. I'm interested to hear your theories.
Just curious, why MUST you use synthetic only… in this motor?
that looked like the 1.8 turbo.... you should have primed the oil filter before reinstalling....
tyson vance how do you prime an oil filter ? By putting oil inside?
Right to the point man 👊
ty for the nice comment!
Hello great video sir! I. Enjoyed it and learned from it lol I have a 2002 vw Passat but I got a question... do you have to fill the oil filter up with oil before you put in or no? And what store did you get the oil idk what is good for the car I been us 5w-30 is that okay?
Yes. You should prime (pre-fill) the filter. It's a PITA on this car because of the awkward position of the filter, so I've never pre-filled it and it's still going strong past 200k miles. The weight of the oil is less relevant than the spec. Be sure to use the correct VW spec oil.
hanoihancock lol so I can pre fill right? Doesn’t really matter? Cause I been filling the filter up everytime but I see youtubers just installing it than just filling the engine with new oil lol
@@joshuawilson2362 I don't think it matters a whole lot. Technically it should be better for the car to prime the filter, but it only takes a few seconds for the oil pump to fill the filter and then move the oil to the top of the engine. At that point everything that needs lubrication and cooling has it. I don't think any major wear could even occur in that time frame. So, I don't prime either, its just a pain in the ass to deal with getting a filter screwed on when its full of oil.
If you have the V6 30V 2.8L Passat, the manufacturer recommendation is 5W-40 full synthetic oil, my Passat seems to run well with Pentosin. However, any oil that meets the VW502.00 specification will do, that should include any 5W-30 Full Synthetic oil if that's all you can find. Just make sure it says VW502.00 on the bottle and you are good.
Edit: I checked the oil specs here(www.blauparts.com/vw-oils/how-to-find-recommended-vw-oil-type.html#vwpassatoil) both the 1.8t and 2.8L engines use the VW 502.00 oil spec.
Paul Pedersen thank you so much man! This helps me a lot thank you again talk to you later! 😀✌🏻👌🏻
@@joshuawilson2362 Yep. Pre-filling is actually preferred.
Would the procedure be similar for an 2006 Passat? If not, what other things should be accounted for in the newer model? I'm looking for my first car, and am very much leaning towards an VW Passat 2006. Thanks for any help :)
The 2006 VW Passat is similar to the the 2006-2009 VW Rabbit. I happen to own a 2009 Rabbit and have an
oil/filter change video here... th-cam.com/video/1tIv6yiFakI/w-d-xo.html
hanoihancock Cheers man! Much appreciated, these videos are going to help me a bunch whilst servicing the car :)
What the name of the filter you used? and would you recommend another brand?
In this video, the old filter was a Mobil 1 and the new filter was K&N. I've also used Fram and Mann. I just buy whichever filter is cheapest or can be had at a discount with the purchase of oil.
Which one though? There’s a bunch of Hp-‘s
how do you restart the board computer for the next small service ?
Watching this for my girlfriend. I personally like how practical and easy to work on Toyotas are, but, alas, she isn't a Toyota driving woman.
Right there with ya
Very good video! Thank you.
Daniel Andrade TY!
I got given a different type of filter for my 2004 the other day as I want to change it
That's totally fine. There are many brands of filters that will work. I typically just buy the lowest-priced reputable brand.
Thanks! Clear instructions
Thanks for the nice comment!
I've got an '05 Passat I was wondering if the oil drain pan looks '03 looks like an '05.
Juan Mora '03 and '05 oil pans should be very similar, if not the same, but...sometimes VW changes bolt size for one year without explanation. So...some years may have a 17mm hex bolt while others have a 19mm hex bolt or even an Allen bolt.
does this work on 2002
2.3 v5 4dr sedan volkswagon passat?
The V5 engine is very rare...especially in the U.S.A., so I don't Have hands-on experience with it but... I found this link that should be reassuring to you. It sounds like the V5 oil change is simple. It sounds like the only major difference is that the V5 uses a plastic endcap to access a cartridge filter as opposed to the metal spin-on filter on the V4 and V6 engines. Hope this helps!
www.seatcupra.net/forums/threads/warning-for-those-attempting-a-v5-oil-change.239113/
@@hanoihancock Heythanks for replying my bro n yeah i live in new zealand
great video ,good job. I got pk710 oil funnel for my vw ,it is much easier to fill a oil .
TY for the tip!
you welcome
Can somebody help me out. I bought a 2005 Volkswagen Passat from the dealer and only notice later that there was no owners manual. It is the 4motion. But I don't know what liter engine it is and it is definitely not diesel. I looked in the door jamb for information but does not specifically say. I'm trying to get specifics on this vehicle to figure out how to do the oil change and what I will need in terms of the oil. I get by this video that European synthetic is important. Any help on figuring out the specifics of my particular vehicle would be greatly appreciated
The engine in this video is the 1.8 liter 4 cylinder gasoline version. The 2005 passat also optionally came with a 2.8 liter 6 cylinder gasoline engine or a 2.0 liter diesel engine. The plastic shroud over the engine should say 1.8 or 2.8 or 2.0. If the engine shroud is missing on your car, try to determine how many cylinders you have. The 1.8 liter 4 cylinder has 4 separate silver intake channels all entering the engine on one side. The 2.8 liter has 6 silver intake channels all mashed together on the top center of the engine. I'm not super-familiar with any distinguishing characteristics of the 2.0 diesel motor, but...if it's a diesel it should have a diesel only sticker inside the fuel door. Benzin is the German word for gasoline. Diesel is the German word for Diesel. Let us know what you find out!
Here's another video with a few more angles of the 1.8L engine.
th-cam.com/video/9D6pneZxnGs/w-d-xo.html
If you know you don't have a diesel, and your engine doesn't look like the engine in this video, then you have the 2.8L engine.
And if you have the 2.8L, congratulations! It's easier to change the oil in a 2.8L than a 1.8L. Here's a link to a video on how to change the oil in the 2.8L.
th-cam.com/video/Wgjg0JhLi-o/w-d-xo.html
Thanks mate great video and really helped
TY!
thanks man
NP!
So the filter threads are backwards?
Nope. Still righty-tighty lefty-loosey. The sped-up video might give the optical illusion that I'm spinning the wrong way.
Great video
what size is the drain bolt? thanks
17mm
My passat is the 96-00 model, the drain bolt is actually 19mm. Thanks hanoihancock
Thanks for the tip! I've updated the annotations in the video to read "Remove 17mm drain bolt (96-00 model may be 19mm)".
th-cam.com/video/zuGH6s-U01U/w-d-xo.html
my 2002 is a 19mm as well
My 2001 VW Passat 1.8L turbo station wagon has a plastic shield on the bottom of the car, preventing me from accessing the oil pan. Where is the cover on that car?
The plastic splash guard on the 2001 Passat should be the same as this 2003 Passat. The splashguard removal video can be found here... th-cam.com/video/irVzHCyJdAw/w-d-xo.html
dude I appreciate this video. my Passat needs one too and I hate spending money on repairs that I can learn myself. what gloves are those?
ZombryaTheDark TY TY! Those gloves are just the cheap generic nitrile coated work gloves from the Home Depot. I think they are around $7 for 5 pair?
hey where is the oil pressure switch located at?
Nasheka Johnson It's right next to the oil filter. Here's a link to a video by Thomas EXOVCDS (very helpful TH-camr) that shows the spot at approximately 1 min 41 sec. th-cam.com/video/VvFVQn9xb0c/w-d-xo.html
Thanks i found it and change it out already thanks again.
Nasheka Johnson Nice! Thanks for the update!
what oil do I get for my vw Passat 2.8 v6? reply plz
Mobil 1 0w-40 should do the trick . However, Google "Bobistheoilguy VW Passat 2.8" to find other suggestions depending on your situation. It's important you use a VW spec oil.
+hanoihancock okay I'll search him up. thanks bud.
how much liters of oil do I need when I should change ? has 00 model 1,9TDI.
anyone please help me
3.8 liters or 4 quarts.
Perfect video
What do I do if my tires are low in air. can you help?
Pump them up to the correct PSI. The prescribed PSI for your car can typically be found on a sticker on the driver's side door jamb. Don't inflate your tires to the PSI displayed on the tire itself! That is the maximum PSI for the tire, not the correct PSI.
liveindamoment put air in them!!!!
We need the Professor to make a tutorial for a 2011 Subaru Legacy!
I'd love to!
Clockwise or counterclockwise
Huh? Righty-tighty Lefty-loosey?
What happens if you don't use the correct oil or if you don't even use synthetic oil?
Nothing initially, but maybe some engine sludge problems later.
For a 99, is the oil filter in the same place?
Yup. Should be excatly the same.
10w ok for 2000 passat 1.8 turbo?
Not really. I only have easy access to two types of VW-spec oil where I live: Castrol Edge Syntec 5w-40 and Mobile One 0w-40. That's not to say there isn't a VW spec 10w somewhere. The important thing is to use the VW spec stuff (VW 500 00/501 01/502 00/505 00/505 01/503 00/503 01/506 00/506 01). There were lawsuits in the US because so many 1.8's had engine sludge problems. I'm convinced it's because everyone in the US uses nasty conventional oil.
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What is the exact oil filter used in this video?
Is it this: www.autozone.com/external-engine/oil-filter/k-n-performance-oil-filter/volkswagen/passat/2003/4-cylinders-1-8l-turbo/161014_427815_0/
Adam Morrison Yep. The HP-3001. I get mine from Advance Auto, although they're the same price at Autozone. Advance is usually better about allowing discounts using online coupon codes (check retailmenot.com). Also, Advance usually offers a discount or mail-in rebate for purchasing oil together with a K&N filter. If you can find a 30% off coupon and get a $7 mail-in rebate, you're looking at $2.79 for this filter:)!
Thanks!
Adam Morrison Sure thing!
you can get an oil change for 40 bucks. plus you gotta deal with the mess, and oil disposal. Just doesnt seem like its worth it to do an oil change yourself anymore
Yup. Pretty slim margins. Although I think the going rate for a fully synthetic VW spec oil change plus filter is closer to $60, not $40, it may only make sense to do it yourself for the pride of ownership. Or...to limit the risk that some degenerate-meth-addict at the oil-change place will lose all of your bespoke fasteners resulting in your splash guard getting destroyed the next time you hit highway speed:). That actually happened to me with this car. Replacement splash guard and fasteners ran me about $150.
@@hanoihancock One place tried to charge me 98 bucks. Maybe it is worth it
Am I the only one that noticed that he didn't reinstall the vacuum line
+dominic broderson Good catch! I must've lost that in the edit. I can see it is clamped back into place @ 1:54, but it didnt; make the final cut. Chalk that one up to the magic of Hollywood special effects:).
th-cam.com/video/zuGH6s-U01U/w-d-xo.htmlm54s
I have a 2002 Passat Wagon V6. Looks NOTHING like this! Oil filter is right next to the oil drain plug! Also, my manual says it takes 4.3 QUARTS. No way. It took almost 6. But WAY easier to manage without taking off the expansion tank.
I have a 2003 Passat V6 and I second your post. The oil filter is right next to the oil pan and plug and easily accessible from the bottom of the car. Easy-peasy.
thank god my oil filter is under and I don't have to do that shit with the bag. Like who designed it like that?
Or you can just get under the car and remove the filter? You talk shit about vws bad engineering yet you can't be bothered to get at it from the bottom?
I totally fucked this up
Vw are sum nasty ass cars 🤮 so much for an oil filter lmao 😂 my corolla just screws off and thats it
Yeah. My old Civic was the world easiest car to change oil on.
@@hanoihancock i love workin on civics. So much better engineered as far as placement