MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: galaxie500 on January 28, 2012, 08:22:16 am

Title: EDITION 30 Oil change
Post by: galaxie500 on January 28, 2012, 08:22:16 am

Hello chaps
I've a free couple of days next week and wanted to give the car an oil change. Can anyone tell me if I need a specific filter tool and any peculiarities about this procedure? I'll have access to a good trolley jack and axle stands - is the filter easily accessible once the plastic lower cover is removed? Anything else I should check while I'm down there?!
Cheers.
galaxie500

Title: Re: EDITION 30 Oil change
Post by: ktlstar on January 28, 2012, 08:52:27 am

36mm socket to remove filter.... Once the cover if off tho use a flat head to push the nib up and to the side to let it draim before removing.

Title: Re: EDITION 30 Oil change
Post by: galaxie500 on January 28, 2012, 01:56:52 pm

Thanks for that. Is a 36 mm socket or spanner a Halfords item or do I need to order from VW?

Title: Re: EDITION 30 Oil change
Post by: Poppa Dom on January 28, 2012, 02:00:27 pm

Either - but I certainly found ta socket easier. Good guide here - http://www.golfmkv.net/blog/archives/8#

Title: Re: EDITION 30 Oil change
Post by: galaxie500 on January 28, 2012, 02:24:10 pm

That is bloomin' fantastic! Many thanks. I did a search but didn't find this guide.
I'm glad I've chosen to do my oil on the coldest week of the year.  At least the oil will be warm!
Thanks again. Have a good weekend.
galaxie500

Title: Re: EDITION 30 Oil change
Post by: Poppa Dom on January 28, 2012, 02:27:29 pm

No worries chap  :happy2:

Title: Re: EDITION 30 Oil change
Post by: CorridaVRS on February 07, 2012, 02:56:23 pm

Great link there thanks DOMT.

I'll be tackling the Octavia soon so I'm guessing it'll be the same.

Title: Re: EDITION 30 Oil change
Post by: Poppa Dom on February 07, 2012, 03:04:05 pm

No worries - I definitely found it easier with the right sized socket - the plastic housing of the oil filter can be prone to shearing if put under too much stress.