Hello listers. Today, I finally had the time and equipment to change the oil in my Beetle TDI 15Kmi. I set up my topsider, took out the dipstick, and pumped it up. It worked flawlessly! To get to the oil filter, I had to remove the decorative engine cover which is held in place by a ball and socket mount in each corner, I was greeted by an engine covered with wires and hoses going every which way. So where's the dang oil filter??? After a few minutes of feeling around and a few more minutes on Google, I found an informative post describing the exact location and the 32mm socket needed for removal. Luckily, Dad gave me all his tools once he could no longer work on cars, so I found the ratchet, socket, and the appropriate extension. It had to be long enough for the ratchet to clear the cooling line just above the filter housing. It broke loose easily, but I had to finish the last few turns by hand since I needed clearance to remove the socket. I had to be careful when removing the filter from the spring-loaded mechanism that holds it onto the inside of the cap since the plastic teeth can break off. This went off without a hitch. I then lubricated and inserted the provided filter cap o-ring and mounted the new filter. The installation of the filter also went well. The kit I bought came with a 5.0l jug of Ravenol 5w/30 full synthetic motor oil that meets the VW 507.00 specification. I put in the 4.3l (4.54qt of oil and fired it up. The engine sounded quieter and smoother. I'm sure that the next one will take half the time if I don't forget by the time I reach the 10Kmi interval.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
2014 VW Beetle TDI Convertible, 15Kmi, Beetlejuice
Posted by: Kevin Kraly <kevinpaddler@gmail.com>
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