MK5 Golf GTI

Ok here's another Tutorial. This is done on a MK2 Skoda Octavia vRS but i would imagine the process is the same or pretty similar for all 2.0 TFSi Engines

Before i start the usual disclaimer

NEITHER I NOR MK5GolfGTI WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IF YOU UNDERTAKE THE PROCESS DETAILED BELOW AND SOMETHING GOES WRONG. YOU DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK!!

Ok formalities out the way here we go.

You will need the following:

Jack
Axle Stands x2
19mm Socket/Ratchet/Spanner
36mm Socket/Ratchet/Spanner
T25 Torx Bit and Driver
T30 Torx Bit and Driver
6 Litres of Oil (Longlife or standard depending on your servicing regime)
1 Can of Wurth Engine flush (will treat up to 6 Litres of oil)
1 x Oil Filter and Rubber Gasket (come together) Part no. - 06D 115 562
1 x Oil Sump Plug and Captive Seal - Come as one part from Dealer.






Firstly jack the car up and remove the Under tray. This area there are 3 x T30 Torx Screws



This area there are 4 x T25 Torx Screws (same for other side)



Now check that you have the correct size socket/spanner to remove the Oil Filter and Sump Plug. You don't wanna be driving round with engine flush in there all the time


Now check the oil in the engine is at least halfway between min and max on the dipstick then get the engine to Normal Operating temperature.



Once that is done Switch off engine and add the Wurth Engine flush.



Now Start engine and leave running for 10 Mins


Once 10 mins has passed stop engine and get container ready. Undo oil sump plug (beware it may be quite hot!!!) and then catch oil that comes out. I removed the dipstick and oil cap before doing this just so there was no suction at all to hold anything in.







Once all oil out Undo oil Filter and again have container ready to catch the oil.



Whilst container is catching all the the oil remove old filter and gasket. The Gasket has a small tab indicated by the Screwdriver. Ensure that is uppermost (i.e. you can see it) when putting the new gasket in





Next get new gasket coat with fresh clean oil and place into filter holder



Put new filter into holder and reattach to engine. Tighten up just hand tight then 1/4 of a turn.







Now i put 1/2 litre of clean oil through the engine just to flush any remaining cr@p out.



Re-apply oil Sump Plug and tighten up to 30NM or Hand tight then 1/2 turn



Now apply fresh oil. The vRS is supposed to take only 4.7 litres (Check Manual for how much your engine holds) but i filled up till dipstick was indicating as per the pic. Now start the engine let it run for 30 secs then topped up to the same place on the dipstick. I used 5.5 litres in total






Once all topped up run engine for 2 mins check dipstick again and if you have VCDS check for faults ( i had none )


Now refit under tray and lower the car. Reapply dipstick and Oil Cap.

Job done

Will take 45-60mins

HTH

Comments good or bad welcome

Carl  

nice 1, love the oily teddy bear

Was an old rag in my dad's garage 

Carl

There is no stopping you now is there!!

There is actually a special tool that fits to the bottom of the filter housing to drain oil from. 

Hmm its just like using mouth wash on the car :) heheh

Quote from: vRStu on October 05, 2009, 04:37:56 PM
There is no stopping you now is there!!

Nope just be careful next time im at yours. You might find your car has a slightly different engine in once i leave 

Quote from: vRStu on October 05, 2009, 04:37:56 PM
There is actually a special tool that fits to the bottom of the filter housing to drain oil from.

Well i have always been taught improvise, adapt and overcome. Which is what i did 

Carl:thumbup:

Quote from: Mater on October 05, 2009, 05:27:00 PM

Quote from: vRStu on October 05, 2009, 04:37:56 PM
There is no stopping you now is there!!

Nope just be careful next time im at yours. You might find your car has a slightly different engine in once i leave 

Quote from: vRStu on October 05, 2009, 04:37:56 PM
There is actually a special tool that fits to the bottom of the filter housing to drain oil from.

Well i have always been taught improvise, adapt and overcome. Which is what i did 

Carl

Quote from: vRStu on October 05, 2009, 04:37:56 PM
There is actually a special tool that fits to the bottom of the filter housing to drain oil from. 

Do tell me more pls....

Has anyone got any input on the pros & cons of flushing the oil?

The local VW dealer does not recommend flushing as it can cause more harm than good.

Well my Local Skoda dealer are now recommending it with a service so i guess it's just horses for courses.

Your best bet is just look at what it can do and decide if your engine needs its.

Carl

Quote from: nc35 on October 08, 2009, 02:38:28 PM

Quote from: vRStu on October 05, 2009, 04:37:56 PM
There is actually a special tool that fits to the bottom of the filter housing to drain oil from. 

Do tell me more pls....

It's just a plastic tube that screws into the bottom and opens the small valve inside.

....

A great How-To, Mater!

I just Google'd "engine flush" and saw all sorts of strong advice NOT to use engine flush, so this has naturally put doubts in my mind. One thing which seems clear is that it will invalidate your VW warranty if you are still within it. It may be better to change oil more frequently - I do mine every 10k miles, regardless.

Quote from: vRStu on October 10, 2009, 10:53:58 PM
It's just a plastic tube that screws into the bottom and opens the small valve inside.

I have films like that. 

Quote from: Hedge on October 11, 2009, 10:15:57 AM

Quote from: vRStu on October 10, 2009, 10:53:58 PM

It's just a plastic tube that screws into the bottom and opens the small valve inside.

I have films like that. 

.... My thoughts exactly but I wasn't going to be the first one to admit it

Quote from: RedRobin on October 11, 2009, 10:14:13 AM
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A great How-To, Mater!

I just Google'd "engine flush" and saw all sorts of strong advice NOT to use engine flush, so this has naturally put doubts in my mind. One thing which seems clear is that it will invalidate your VW warranty if you are still within it. It may be better to change oil more frequently - I do mine every 10k miles, regardless.

Ta very much RR

Well it doesn't invalidate your Skoda Warranty as my Local Dealer is advertising it to be done in conjunction with servicing.

I can't see how VW would claim this would invalidate your warranty to be honest. I wouldn't recommend it every service but certainly every 50k miles. As you can see from the Tutorial ive done nearly 50K (albeit mostly motorway miles and its a 07 plate car  ) and still got about 4K to go till my 3rd Variable service. Plus with the high state of tune on the engine i just thought it couldn't hurt 

I've done around 400miles since i did it and i checked for faults etc with VCDS today and there wasn't any. Also checked the colour of the oil on the Dipstick and it is still clear so hopefully i haven't done any damage   

Carl