[VIC] Wanting to do first oil change 2019 Golf R, where to buy all the parts?

[bkpr]

Hey all. Where do y'all buy all the things needed for an oil change? I'm wanting to do my own interim changes, so I need the filter + o-ring, new drain plug, and 6L of oil (I can research which oil I need and find it somewhere locally I expect). Is it best to go to a genuine VW dealer for these things or is there somewhere local/online I can order from? I'm on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria.

Thanks in advance!

Bah! *edit* Title *to, not top

[ope126]

Discussed many, many times before.
Genuine VW Oil Filter (or a Mann OEM Filter), plus the plastic drain plug (VW Parts will sell you these genuine items).

As for oil, as long as it is an approved oil VW 504 00 / VW 507 00 5W-30 (my personal choice is Castrol Edge LL 5W-30), you will be good to go!

[bkpr]

Thanks for the quick reply. I’ve seen lots of discussions about oil here but not so many on where to get the parts. I’ve read VW sells these but was interested to see if there was an Aussie equivalent of shopdap.com or ecstuning enthusiasts recommend.

Will swing by my closest VW dealer to get the stuff I need. Thanks.

[Lucas_R]

Run Auto Parts and Sparesbox are usually very good for sourcing filters etc for European cars, but they dont seem to have much on offer for the Mk7 R for some reason. Both are Australian websites.

[bkpr]

Thanks for the suggestions. Have bookmarked. It does seem a bit weird they’re short in mk7 parts fir the R.

[Lucas_R]

I knew i had seen Mk7 R service parts somewhere previously........i just stumbled across this while looking for something else. Im assuming the link below works, otherwise you will need to select your make and model from the filter on the left of the Auto Instruct webpage.

They have oil filters, sump plugs, cabin (pollen) filters, DSG oil filters and DSG oil, air filters etc etc as well as aftermarket performance products.

Shop – AutoInstruct

[Guest001]

Just go into a dealer and buy the oil filter and a sump plug ($6.50) and get the oil at Suprcrap or Autobarn. MAkes sure you have the correct filter and is as cheap as the indies

Waht do you mean "interim" changes Yearly or 15,000 km is the recommended earlier is just a waste of money IMHO

[bkpr]

I ended up at the dealer for my filter and plug, but it didn’t cost $6.50 (maybe the plug by itself did). Somewhere around $20 for the filter. Got the Castrol at Supercheap. Did the oil change. Deposited the oil at the local recycling facility. Happy camper.

Interim oil changes was something I read about, particularly if it’s the first X000kms (6500kms) of the engine. I suppose to do or not to do depends on what you read and where.

[brad]

Interim oil changes was something I read about, particularly if it’s the first X000kms (6500kms) of the engine. I suppose to do or not to do depends on what you read and where.

You either do it in the first 1000km or not at all. /Waits for "my engine is using oil" thread

[bkpr]

[VIC] Wanting to do first oil change 2019 Golf R, where to buy all the parts?

I guess I was 5500km too late on that one :/

[Ozsko]

I can't understand why owners think they should exceed a manufacturer's specified service schedule, it just seems like a total waste of time and money to me but this argument has been around the block before with no solid facts to back up the practise.

[Lucas_R]

I can't understand why owners think they should exceed a manufacturer's specified service schedule, it just seems like a total waste of time and money to me but this argument has been around the block before with no solid facts to back up the practise.

Why not? Just because you don't do it why can't someone else? Changing the engine oil more often than what the manufacturer specifies is doing absolutely no harm whatsoever. I have always done 6 month intervals on my cars and it gives me piece of mind to know that the engine has clean good quality oil in it, and gives me pleasure because i like working on my cars and it gives me the opportunity to have a look around the engine bay and make sure i have no leaks, worn out belts etc etc.

It's like saying why do some people have 2 showers per day when you only really need to have 1.

[Transporter]

+1,
...and who wants to waste time to prove that manufacturers specified intervals are too long? Most importantly to convince someone who wants to save money on everything.

If you want the proof, look it up on the internet yourself, how cleaner oil and also improved filtration extended life of the engine. Of course you have to start with good and reliable engine. I don’t need the proof, I’ve seen enough engines that lasted long time with a good maintenance and seen plenty neglected ones fail well before their designed life was up.

[Guest001]

So our cars which have averaged under 4000km a year should be done at 6 month intervals just to keep the oil clean. Get real its clean after 12 months

Doesnt even lool like its been in an engine

[Transporter]

The colour is not a reliable indicator of the oil condition. Not every contaminant discolours the oil. Though, your owners manual is most likely saying “change the engine oil more often if you drive under severe driving conditions”. With 4,000km per year, you’re most likely fitting in that category.