Passat Sedan 4Motion V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2003)
Oil Filter: Service and Repair
4-cyl Gasoline and diesel as well as 6-cyl Gasoline.
Perform the following procedure
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Cover subframe hole -1- using a cloth. This measure prevents used oil from dripping into the carrier.
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Loosen oil filter -arrow- with oil filter wrench or oil filter strap wrench and remove oil filter.
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Thoroughly wipe oil filter flange using a cloth. This prevent used oil from dripping on to the subframe.
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Clean engine sealing surface.
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Lightly coat oil filter seal with oil. The oil filter can adhere better when tightening, which allows for best possible sealing.
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Screw on new filter and hand tighten.
8-cyl gasoline engines.