Introduction
This tutorial explains how to change the oil on a Volkswagen Golf VI 1.6 TDI 16V FAP Blue Motion 105 hp
Changing the oil filter is also explained, as well as filling with new oil and then resetting the ODB (On-Board Computer) indicator.
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Run the car for about 5 minutes.
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INFO: The engine oil must be slightly warm before changing the oil. This will allow the oil to be more fluid, therefore to flow more quickly and especially to drain the metal particles that could remain stuck in the cold crankcase. -
Raise the car so that you can stand under the engine.Securing the vehicle
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Several solutions are possible: use of a lifting bridge, parking above a pit, or use of lifting ramps.
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The car should remain more or less horizontal, it may be advisable to use a slight slope if using lifting ramps (see photo).
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SAFETY: It is essential to ensure that the car is stable and immobilized (gear engaged + handbrake applied) before positioning yourself underneath!
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Unscrew the 12 screws of the under-engine screen using 2 Torx keys (T25 and T30): 9 x T25 + 3 x T30.
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Optional: If you have a screwdriver with T25 and T30 bits, this operation may be quicker. -
When all screws are removed, pull the screen straight back to remove it.
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You can now see the engine oil pan (framed in green) with its drain plug (19mm hex screw) pointing rearward.
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Withdraw the filler cap upper, above the engine.
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Using the 19 key, unscrew the drain plug located at the rear of the oil pan (see step 2 to locate the pan).
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Before completely removing the plug, place a container under the crankcase to collect the used oil.
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Be careful, at first the trickle of oil will fall quite far, then end up vertically. Keep a constant watch so that the oil always falls into the container.
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ENVIRONMENT: Oil must be disposed of at a recycling center. Oil is extremely polluting for the environment!
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Remove the upper engine cover. Just pull upwards, it is fixed, from below, at 4 points.
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Locate the oil filter, in front of the engine, on your right (see photo 1 in green).
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It is not directly accessible, you have to unscrew an element (see photo 1 in red) and rotate it to the right.
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Use the 34 socket to unscrew the filter bell (extension of approximately 15-20 cm required).
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When unlocked, pull the bell upwards.
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Be careful, oil will leak, have an old cloth to put underneath.
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Pull the used cartridge out of the bell.
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Remove the 3 rubber seals from the bell and its stem.
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Coat the 3 new gaskets with used drain oil to lubricate them and make them watertight.
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Replace the 3 new seals.
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Replace the new paper cartridge (no direction).
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Replace the bell housing on the engine and tighten lightly with the 32mm socket wrench.
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ENVIRONMENT: Seals, oil residue, dirty rags and the used cartridge must be taken to the recycling center at the same time as the used oil.
Tighten lightly ????
It is imperative to respect the tightening torque printed on the cap nut;
Or 25 Nm
Good day.
Yves Expert Automobile
32 socket
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Change the oil pan plug gasket (19 mm hex screw) and replace the plug with its gasket, then screw it firmly but without forcing. The aim is to be able to unscrew it again next time.
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Fill with the new oil:
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Start by putting a small amount (1/2 litre) and check that there is no leak at the sump plug. Fill quickly to 3 L (the sump holds about 4 L).
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Check the oil level with the dipstick: remove the rod, wipe it, put it back in, remove it and observe the level on the end of the rod. If the level is invisible or below the minimum, add a small amount of oil and re-check the level.
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When the minimum level on the gauge is reached, put the gauge back in, close the cap and let the engine run for 1 minute (to fill the oil filter).
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Put the car back on level ground and add oil in small amounts until it reaches the maximum mark on the dipstick.
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Replace the top cap and check that there is still no oil leaking from the sump plug.
Good morning,
I'm answering a little late for you, but my answer may answer other people who have the same question.
There is actually no need to purchase an additional gasket as your cap will come with the gasket.
Sincerely,
Good morning,
Is it necessary to buy a new copper drain plug gasket if you buy this model which seems to contain a gasket?https://www.oscaro.com/bouchon-de-vidang...)
Thanks in advance !
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Replace the upper engine cover.
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Replace the under-engine shield using the 12 Torx screws (T25 and T30).
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Update the maintenance log.
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Reset the OBD (On-Board Computer) service indicator.
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In the ODB, with the steering wheel controls, go to "Vehicle settings > Maintenance > Reset > OK": The indicator resets to zero.
Very well done tutorial!!! I think it's the same for my 2.0 TDI 140 hp! Thank you
Hello, is there no tightening torque for the drain plug?
Do not forget to suck up the remaining dirty oil at the bottom of the oil filter holder with a large syringe, then wipe off the few drops remaining at the bottom of the filter holder in order to have the minimum of dirty oil remaining in the engine (the ideal is to turn the engine “by hand” by lifting the vehicle on one side with a gear engaged [4th or 5th]: this allows the oil pump pipe to be completely emptied and there will no longer be any dirty oil in the engine. CAUTION: do not turn the engine with the starter without oil!!!)
And don't forget to unscrew with a 34mm socket and screw back in with a 32mm socket. Important...
Lol, yes, that's a typo I noticed. You need a 32mm socket!
Hello, no, not systematically... You need vcds to indicate what type of oil is used.
Cdlt
This is false. It depends on the initial OBD2 programming. In my case, it is systematically reset at 30,000 km.
This reset only works for oil changes at 15,000 km.
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12 Comments
Very clear and precise, well done and thank you
Thank you so much ,
it's very clear; do you have the exact volume of golf 6 engine oil?
it looks like it's 4.3 liters, is that correct?
THANKS
Hello Stéphane Tymen,
I never took the time to take pictures when changing the fuel filter. And it's not planned for the immediate future...
However, to re-prime the diesel filter, you don't need a diagnostic socket. Simply turn the key a few times to fill the filter reservoir. When you turn on the ignition (without starting), you will hear the pump pumping diesel fuel into the filter reservoir for about 2 seconds. This is the process that must be repeated to re-prime the filter.
very well explained.
Is it possible for you to do this for the diesel filter as well?
Do you need a diagnostic tool to re-prime the filter?
Clear, precise and concise: Bravo and thank you Julien!
Alright.
It would be nice to have the same thing for the air filter and the brake pads.
Do you have a document on replacing the rear bearings? Thank you.
No, I have never done this kind of operation.
Well done, clear and precise
