Engine Oil, Draining or Extracting

Engine Oil, Draining or Extracting


• On engines with standing oil filter module, the oil filter should be changed before the oil change. Removing the filter element will open a valve and oil in the filter housing will flow automatically into the crankshaft housing.

• The oil drain plug has a permanent gasket. Always replace the oil drain plug.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Used oil collection and extraction device (V.A.G 1782)






• Oil absorbent towel (VAS 6204/1)

Engine oil, draining or extracting

Perform the following:

- Extract the engine oil using a used oil collection and extraction device (V.A.G 1782)

Or

- Remove oil drain plug

- Let engine oil drain.

- Install the new oil drain plug and seal hand-tight.

- Fill the engine oil.

Oil drain plug tightening specifications:

• Gasoline engines 30 Nm

• Diesel engines 30 Nm


• Do not exceed the tightening specifications.

• A torque figure that is too high may lead to leaks or even damage the oil pan.