08 Passat 2.0 oil change advice.

[benny82]

Hi all ,my passat 2.0 petrol is up for service and i would usually take it to a garage but this time is only a oil change and was thinking of doing it myself to save a bit of money .so my question is is it easy to do ,any special tools needed or things to look for ??

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[Umai Naa!!]

You'll need a 36mm socket to get the oil filter out.

[3C4M Guy]

You'll also need:
- T-20 and T-45 sockets or screwdrivers for the plastic splash pan
- 6mm hex key to remove the plug to drain the oil from the filter housing before removing the cap if you want to stay cleaner
- Also ideally a torque wrench to accurately torque the oil filter to 25Nm and the sump plug to 30Nm.

[Umai Naa!!]

Slight correct to the above:

T25 and T45, if it runs a full undertray.

No 6mm on the oil filter housing, just a small cap you can unscrew by hand with a red drain valve behind it that you can push up and to the side with a screw driver to drain the housing, before using the 36mm socket to undo the housing.

Replace the sump plug with a new one. Will come with it's own captive washer, and they're only $4.50 from VW. Cheaper than replacing the sump.

[Snail Style]

Or drop me a PM and i can do it for you

[benny82]

Cool thanks for the help.so ive ordered a new magnetic sump plug m14 x1.5 hope that fits. Drain oil filter housing before removing top cap and oil filter it self am i right? How much oil will it take with a filter arround 4.5 litres?

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[Umai Naa!!]

Yes, to all of the above.

[benny82]

I did the oil change today all went well other than i didn't have any jack stands what a pain in the ass trying to reach the sump plug .oh well next job is a thermostat and coolant change but dont think im going to attempt that ,anybody know of a decent vw mechanic in perth?

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[Umai Naa!!]

Snail Style, as per above.

Pretty sure the thermostat is buried behind the alternator bracket, etc.