New Beetle L5-2.5L (BPS) (2006)
Oil Filter: Procedures
Engine oil, draining or extracting; changing oil filter and filling engine oil
Warning!
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 is equipped with a permanent seal, therefore the oil drain plug must always be replaced.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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Oil extractor V.A.G 1782
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Oil absorbent towel VAS 6204/1
Engine oil, draining or extracting
Perform the following work procedure:
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Extract engine oil using old oil collecting and extracting unit V.A.G 1782.
or
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Remove oil drain plug
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Drain engine oil.
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Screw in new oil drain plug with sealing ring hand-tight.
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Fill motor oil.
Engine oil capacities, refer to Fluid Capacity Charts for appropriate model and year.
Torque specifications for oil drain plug:
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The torque specifications are dependent on engine code
Warning!
Torque settings must not be exceeded
A torque figure that is too high may lead to leaks or even damage the oil pan.
Replacing oil filter, 1.8 L-, 2.0 L fuel injection engines
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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Oil filter wrench VAS 3417