VW MK7 GTI Oil Change DIY 

Load od crap......

Yes, it's all in the mind...........

did you get?

@@Lowiereis I did. Forgot all about this video 😁

@@ekr6 cool! Also have got mk7 recently and did oil change today 🤝

@@Lowiereis Do you have to replace the drain plug or can you use the existing one?

@@protaco_ yep, I replaced it because it was damaged, so I would like to recommend you to buy and replace it if it will damaged. I guess it is good idea to have spare drain plug

It's really tricky to reset the oil interval, it took me about ten tries and I still don't know what I did right the last time.

Does it void your warranty if you put different oil in it? Because a ton of cars go to places like Jiffy Lube where they just but Penzoil in it.

Castrol edge is vw approved right? I belive it says "reccomends Castrol" on my oil cap

@@rambow70 This will viod the warranty.

@@ardencarling9316 That is correct, anything else will void the warranty.

@@ardencarling9316 This is coreect, anything else will void the warranty.......

VW says 10k miles per change but for longevity sake do it every 5k.

@@desmondh7844 word.

Sump bung untill it clicks, oil filter housing until green marks align, or 25 n/m +5....

DCassidy42 , what did oil extractor run you? Why that route versus buying the steel pan with normal drain plug?

@@truckinbobb It was about $100 (CAD). I've considered getting the steel pan, but if it ain't broke don't fix it. The extractor makes oil changes super easy, no jacking required. Just put the tube down the dip stick hole and pump it out. With the filter being on top it's super easy to swap out. To me it's the most economical and practical solution.

+DCassidy42 can you send me the link where you bought it please. I’ve seen one on ecs website but don’t know if it’s the same.

VW do not recommend oil extractors as this will invalidate the warranty on the engine, sump should always be drained from below....

@@truckinbobb Steel oil pan will invalidate VW engine warranty....

0w/20 is the only VW approved oil for a 2020 VW GTi, anything else will viod the warranty.........

You're right! Good eye :)

Yep, the trick is to release as soon as you see the desired reset. If you go too long, just turn the ignition off, and try again. If you accidentally press it a second time, you will reset the 20k inspection interval only as the video showed.

yes

Just click the start button with your foot off the brake, and it will turn the ignition and accessories on without starting the engine.

Yes

Drain plug must replaced after every oil change, how do you know it's okay?........

Not all oil filter housings have that plunger.....

Christopher Wilson that’s vw for you

It's marked on the filter housing........

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can anyone comment about this? was the same for me

My rod snapped

@@Vulcankrypto21 see a doctor immediately!

@@garymathe9863 lmao

GTI manual changed to OW-20 with model year 2019

from my experience as i’ve done 2 oil changes on my 2016, no, I used the same drain plug and it was fine both times

Not sure if they 'need' it but the manufacturer states you should replace it each oil change.

This installation will invalidate VW factoey warranty.....

For me its the other way around. I saw him on Donut and I was like holy shit that's Zach from ECS Tuning!

MANN produces the original filters for many applications. Theyre an OEM option - same as you'd get from the parts counter at the dealership, but labeled with the part manufacturer, not 'Genuine XYZ'. Hengst is another similar and equally good option

twenty thousand miles, when using the only approved oil by VW, which is Castroel Edge 5w/30.....

10k miles oil change is manufacturer recommend by VW

Should be Mobil 1 5w/30, oil change 20 k miles......

What's high for you? I usually cruise around 230f

@@driverisaac4806 !50 degrees C is warm, but okay when using VW factory approved Castrol.............

No it's completely different, because nothing about the GTI and the R are the same.

answered me own ? - they basic same.

It’s the same dude. But if you gotta ask, have someone do it for you.

so ez. doing meeself.

I’m sure it’s the same. Other guy who replied to you don’t know 💀 the golf line up in general shares a lot. Gti and R have the same motor. It should be the same.

Careless.........

If you have fun every 5k if you are tuned every 3.5k if you just cruise you can get away with the 10k intervals that vw recommends however I wouldn’t wait that long

Reading from the manual, apparently you can use either. Depends on what climate/part of the world you're from which suits best. 👍

This argument doesn’t hold up considering you won’t have an official record of maintenance thus lowering car value later on. Could be a couple thousand lost.

Justin Consentino rumor is the 0w-20 is only for European models due to epa, 5w-40 is recommended

Not true Mk6_mark. 0W-20 is the weight for Mk7.5 GTI and the oil spec has to be VW508. You can only get the oil from VW. Castrol edge OE professional with the fancy UV dye and all. That oil is made for VW/Audi specifically. Justin, you will have a super hard time finding the VW508 spec oil in stores. It’s $12.50 CDN per ltr at the dealer. The word on the street is VW built the oil pump around the 0w-20 as well as other engine tolerances and using a thicker oil can cause issues. As well as increased fuel consumption.

If it's under warranty it should be in the dealer. Castrol is the only approved oil.

0w/20 Castrol Edge is only factory approved oil for this engine....

1 million dollars.

I'm believe its around 25Nm to 30Nm.... On a new filter housing cap ring seal it might just tight to 25Nm (about 18 pounds torque) and if using the same old seal since its worded already it might tight up to 30Nm (22 lbs torque).

The +5 does not mean 5Nm. It actually means degrees, as in degrees of rotation. You see this often in the service manual for torques specifications. So it's 25Nm plus 5 degree of rotation. 1/20 of a turn. Close to halfway between any two hour numbers on a clock.

@@Lessenjr oh ok, I thought it was 25Nm+5Nm... I wonder why not put the correct torque instead of this unclear description... but thanks for clarifying !

Rubbish , it's 25 n/m. or when the green paint marks align, usually hand tight will surfice............

@@richardsealey3626 so they would write +5 for nothing...

I think he like Donuts

Its the company name

@@Commonginger thank you! I thought so but i also thought that is impossible a company makes so much stuff, amazing!

Check AST tools way cheaper for euro tools

@@RatchetWrenches Hazet are the best German tools for VW applications.....

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This oil will viod the VW warranty, Castrol is the only factory approved oil....

It's Newton-meters (N-m) which is a unit of torque. Basically the metric version of lb-ft. He just says it really fast.

CJ MK7 nope

Yes, if you're going with correct recommended maintenance it's a single use thing. The rubber gasket gets flattened a bit when you seal it the first time so if you break it loose it doesn't form as tight of a seal and can leak.

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