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08-16-2007, 02:12 PM
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First Oil Change DONE DIY
Well, the first oil change is now done. I put in Castrol Syntech 5W40. I found the filter drain tool on the web for a good price and it made the change a snap. The worst part is pulling the access panel in order to get at the drain plug for the crankcase. This one is definitely not as easy as either of our Subaru's but I just was not going to pay someone to do an oil change after all these years.
Thanks again for the hints and suggestions. Dan
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08-16-2007, 03:50 PM
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I've done my own maintenance on more vehicles for more years than I can count. And unless you REALLY enjoy crawling under a hot motor, I can't imagine not using a Pela oil extractor (http://www.jerrybleach.com/pelaapplications.html). It makes changes simple, clean and much easier to dispose of the used oil.
Sure, I don't have to ramp the car, drop the Panzer Plate, spill oil all over the place, or get dirty fingernails. Oh well, I can do without all that. Do yourself a favor and get a Pela or other oil extractor pump. You'll never go back to groping around for the drain plug again.
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08-17-2007, 02:49 PM
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Low cost is relative. The VW dealer quoted me around $200. I found it at one site for $150 and bought it for $60.
http://www.toolsource.com/filter-hou...i-p-99593.html Quote:
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08-17-2007, 03:04 PM
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Here is a link to a photo.
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothrea...55168#26155168 Quote:
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08-17-2007, 04:43 PM
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Yup, the oil filter on the 2.5 lt engine is a cartridge that goes in to a cannister. Talk about old fashioned!!
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08-17-2007, 07:42 PM
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Oh I wish I could do it. I looked yesterday while filling up the windshield washer fluid and couldn't even see where the oil filter is? Oh well, I have 2k more miles til my next $100 change
 Dan can you come over and change my oil? hehe
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08-23-2007, 08:43 PM
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08-23-2007, 08:46 PM
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08-23-2007, 08:48 PM
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08-27-2007, 05:50 AM
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And to think I just used a screwdriver...
(Yes folks, the 2.0 TFSI has the same canister oil filter housing.)I also used a axle nut socket to remove the housing... I believe it's 36mm (will need to use it again soon...).-Des
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08-31-2007, 01:53 PM
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Oil Filter Housing
If It Is A 36mm- It Is The Same As The Oil Filter Cap On A Bmw-autozone Had A 36mm Socket.
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