DIY Oil Change on GTI (without Oil Drain Tool)

[Pat the Rat]

I get mine at NAPA - $16 as opposed to $28 at the dealer.

 

[g60_corrado_91]

Thanks for the thread! I'm about to change mine out very soon. Any suggestions for where to get the best filter?

Online. Dbcperformance had 5 of them for $40. If shipping is still free for an order over $50, get something else for $10 more and get free shipping. That works out to $8 per filter. That's what I did.

I get mine at NAPA - $16 as opposed to $28 at the dealer.

Wow, that's a ridiculous amount the dealership charges. Chicagoland dealers charge about $15-16 and that's with the 8-10% tax.

 

[tehwhiteegg]

not that big of a deal just use a damn socket 10-13 and press up. no tool needed. either that or you could literally just press it up with your finga.

 

[likes2driveslow]

Online. Dbcperformance had 5 of them for $40. If shipping is still free for an order over $50, get something else for $10 more and get free shipping. That works out to $8 per filter. That's what I did.



Wow, that's a ridiculous amount the dealership charges. Chicagoland dealers charge about $15-16 and that's with the 8-10% tax.

+1

i get my oil from them too (free shipping)

i use the pentosin high performance 2. something like $35 for 5L. it's on the 502 00 list and what my local vw shop used on my car in the past. i haven't had any oil loss issues w/ it

 

[g60_corrado_91]

Yeah, I usually get Motul 8100 X-Cess from them. Mine uses about a quart/liter per 2000 miles or so, so I get 6 liters.

 

[vinzo]

where can i find a 36 mm 1/2 inch socket, i dont want to order anything online, but icant find a sears that has it

 

[likes2driveslow]

where can i find a 36 mm 1/2 inch socket, i dont want to order anything online, but icant find a sears that has it

i know you don't want to order online but i found mine on amazon for $10. it's made for ford diesels or something but lots of people use them for VWs and BMWs.

the one by vw is $50. i couldn't find it at sears either.

 

[g60_corrado_91]

I think my dad bought one for my mom's Volvo V70 XC from Autozone. It turns out it's the same size that our cars use which is cool.

 

[Alexiscoolbitches]

where can i find a 36 mm 1/2 inch socket, i dont want to order anything online, but icant find a sears that has it

Autozone has them. They aren't cheap (like $20 bucks for one socket) but you will need it.

 

[TurntUp123]

The little cap on the oil filter what do you mean by reset it? just make sure it is back in place or is there a certain way to set it with your allen key?

 

[DuBB SWaGG]

subd

 

[Kelion]

Did my first change on my 2006 tonite. Didn't take too long, I followed this guide. SUPER EASY props on a good write-up OP. I gotta say tho WTF was VW/Audi thinking when they did the cheapo plastic fliter housing, that is the most moronic thing I've ever had to deal with. I didn't have a 36mm didn't feel like shelling out $20 for one either, used a crescent wrench worked just fine. Didn't bother with the orange nipple thing, wasn't too big of a mess. As far as this "crush washer" goes, mine was just a run-of-the-mill washer. Tightened to 30Nm no leaks.
Does anyone know if there is something aftermarket in the line of filters/filter housing, that isn't cheapo plastic, that feels like it will break if you stare at it too hard?
Again good write up!

 

[dropkickmikey]

interesting

I was told by the place i bring my gti for oil changes that there IS NOT a drain plug on my car!......... Is that true? ...........It sounds like BS to me.

 

[Pat the Rat]

wow, you better find a new shop. maybe they didn't bother to take the cover off the bottom of the engine to look.

 

[Elwood]

You don't need to remove the cover to see the drain plug. You do need to remove it to get to the filter, though.

Find a new place to take your car where the kids make more than minimum wage.