GTI Oil/Filter Change

[Diesel_vert]

What harm could it do, really? I wanted to change the oil as mine is a May 2010 Build thus the oil was 12 months old.

As you've correctly determined, it was necessary to get oil changed.

Remember people, it's 15 000 km or 12 months, whichever is first.

Great, thanks mate. My only problem now is whether to do an early change (hate the thought of waiting 15 000ks), or wait til the prescribed 15000 service, then do one in between (7500ks) each service.............Ive just clocked over the 8 000k mark.

Just change it if it bothers you that much.

You can never do too many oil changes.....it wont do any harm whatsoever. I changed the oil and oil filter in my R at 5,000km and will continue to do an oil change every 6 months/5,000km (at the 1/2 way point between logbook services) until i sell the car.

AFAIK, the logbook services are 15 000 km or 12 months, are you sure it's different for the R?

But any case, there's no real need to change the oil every 5 000 km, especially on a modern engine using modern oils and fuels, unless your vehicle is heavily modified or something.

[Rob_R]

Ok probably going to ask a stupid question. Does the colour of the oil indicate the need for an oil change. At 3000kms my oil was black.

[warped_foobie]

So I have done a bit of searching and have found various answers - can anyone link me to engine specs for the EA888 engine and fluid capacities? (my12 gti, I think that's the engine model)

I did have a flick through the manual, and couldn't find it? Bloody vw and there "just take it to the dealer"

My gti has about 4000k's on it now and I think it prudent to change that oil. Get rid of those bits of metal floating around.

[Diesel_vert]

Ok probably going to ask a stupid question. Does the colour of the oil indicate the need for an oil change. At 3000kms my oil was black.

Not in a reliable manner.

So I have done a bit of searching and have found various answers - can anyone link me to engine specs for the EA888 engine and fluid capacities? (my12 gti, I think that's the engine model)

I did have a flick through the manual, and couldn't find it? Bloody vw and there "just take it to the dealer"

Heh, the days where owners aren't allowed to open the bonnet draws ever closer!

With oil filter : 4.7 l

Without oil filter : 4.2 l

To ensure the oil level is properly checked :

- The temperature of the engine oil should be at least 60°C
- The vehicle must be on level ground
- After switching the engine off, wait a few minutes to allow the oil to flow back into the sump.

Ensure that you do not overfill, the oil level must not be above the MAX. mark on the dipstick.

My gti has about 4000k's on it now and I think it prudent to change that oil. Get rid of those bits of metal floating around.

Up to you really.

My view is that it couldn't hurt to change it, but then neither will it make a meaningful difference.

[Mi16 Man]

Ok probably going to ask a stupid question. Does the colour of the oil indicate the need for an oil change. At 3000kms my oil was black.

As mentioned, black oil alone doesn't necessarily means it needs a change. I'd be broke otherwise as the oil in my 307 HDi is black about 50kms after an oil change.....

[Lucas_R]

What i meant by my comment was that im very unlikely to do 15,000km in the space of 12 months. I only drive the car a few times a week as i walk to work (its very close to home). Ive only done 6,000km in 8 months of owning the car.

So i will do 1x DIY oil change in between each logbook service - at the 6 month marker (or 5,000km if i ever do that many kms). I have always over service my cars.....im a servicing nut.

AFAIK, the logbook services are 15 000 km or 12 months, are you sure it's different for the R?

But any case, there's no real need to change the oil every 5 000 km, especially on a modern engine using modern oils and fuels, unless your vehicle is heavily modified or something.

[Rob_R]

Ok so it's all good then, cheers guys.

[Diesel_vert]

What i meant by my comment was that im very unlikely to do 15,000km in the space of 12 months. I only drive the car a few times a week as i walk to work (its very close to home). Ive only done 6,000km in 8 months of owning the car.

So i will do 1x DIY oil change in between each logbook service - at the 6 month marker (or 5,000km if i ever do that many kms). I have always over service my cars.....im a servicing nut.

Ah, thanks for the clarification.

BTW, here are the oil capacity figures for the R, in case they aren't available in the owner's manual.

With oil filter : 4.6 l

Without oil filter : 4.1 l

[gonsped]

I'm up to 5,000km and would like to change out the first batch of oil.

Is there any difference between other oil brands (VW approved of course) to Mobil 1 - it seems to be the most expensive by a long shot.

Just want to clarify if the following pic I have highlighted the right bolt for the sump plug?

[Finance_Analyst]

I'm up to 5,000km and would like to change out the first batch of oil.

Is there any difference between other oil brands (VW approved of course) to Mobil 1 - it seems to be the most expensive by a long shot.

Just want to clarify if the following pic I have highlighted the right bolt for the sump plug?

The two highest grades of Mobil 1 state at the back it is VW approved - my mate swears by it. I used it on my old Merc/Porsche buy went the Castrol 5W-30 on the dealer recommendation.

[brad]

The two highest grades of Mobil 1 state at the back it is VW approved - my mate swears by it. I used it on my old Merc/Porsche buy went the Castrol 5W-30 on the dealer recommendation.

Which approval numbers are they?

AFAIK, 504/507 Mobil1 is not commercially available in Australia. There's a guy in Ryde that imports pallet loads & sells out of his garage - cheaps as chips too.

[newone]

Does changing oil and filter yourself have any warranty issues?

[brad]

warranty book says genuine parts & suitably qualified person. You could draw a pretty long bow with "suitably qualified".

[newone]

So i guess, as long as you order the filetr and oil from VW, then it should be okay...

[brad]

So i guess, as long as you order the filetr and oil from VW, then it should be okay...

Just the filter will do. Oil should be 504.00/507.00 approved.

I have no idea what your experience or qualifications are. I got trained as a mechanic 33 years ago but haven't swung a spanner for money in 20+ years but they'd classify me as "suitably qualified" which is quite funny.

For what it costs (30-45mins labour), get an independant mech to do it for you