Polo 9N - Oil/Filter Change (1.4 Auto)
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2008 9:16 pm
Not wishing to duplicate efforts on the 'How To' for this topic SEE HERE I thought I would attempt this myself on my Mothers Polo today. Having read that write up, which I found to be useful, would recommend that as a pre-read to anyone looking to tackle this job.
This is not a difficult job at all, easily done and with use of a Pela oil extractor, very clean, tidy and makes the whole process much quicker. My tips for doing this job are:
1. Use axle stand/car ramps to allow for easier access to the underneath of the car.
2. The drip tray is easily removed but not so easily re-fitted as you have to line up the entire length of the tray along the underneath of the front bumper.
3. To loosen the oil filter (it is a spin-on type) it would be advisable to use a No. 32 socket with wrench rather than the cap removal tool as with the layout of the piping etc. it seems much easier.
4. If you are a dab-hand with the Rubik's cube (et al.) then you should have no problem in figuring out how to work the [old filter] free. Otherwise it cna take some minutes of fiddling
5. On this engine space is VERY limited - be prepared for lots of cursing and grazed knuckles
...and of course the use of a Pela 6000 oil extractor makes getting at the oil MUCH easier. My mothers car (at least) has a capacity of 3.2L of oil. The Pela sucked out around 3.1L - which I thought was very impressive.
I used a genuine VAG filter - it only cost £4 (all inc.) from my local VW Dealership and thats what you should aim to pay. A very reasonable cost methinks. and to be fair, the filter itself looks and feels like a quality product.
I cannot over emphasise the importance of lifting the car up to free up space underneath to work - you WILL save time in doing this job.
This is not a difficult job at all, easily done and with use of a Pela oil extractor, very clean, tidy and makes the whole process much quicker. My tips for doing this job are:
1. Use axle stand/car ramps to allow for easier access to the underneath of the car.
2. The drip tray is easily removed but not so easily re-fitted as you have to line up the entire length of the tray along the underneath of the front bumper.
3. To loosen the oil filter (it is a spin-on type) it would be advisable to use a No. 32 socket with wrench rather than the cap removal tool as with the layout of the piping etc. it seems much easier.
4. If you are a dab-hand with the Rubik's cube (et al.) then you should have no problem in figuring out how to work the [old filter] free. Otherwise it cna take some minutes of fiddling
5. On this engine space is VERY limited - be prepared for lots of cursing and grazed knuckles
...and of course the use of a Pela 6000 oil extractor makes getting at the oil MUCH easier. My mothers car (at least) has a capacity of 3.2L of oil. The Pela sucked out around 3.1L - which I thought was very impressive.
I used a genuine VAG filter - it only cost £4 (all inc.) from my local VW Dealership and thats what you should aim to pay. A very reasonable cost methinks. and to be fair, the filter itself looks and feels like a quality product.
I cannot over emphasise the importance of lifting the car up to free up space underneath to work - you WILL save time in doing this job.