Oil Change DIY

[Peachaz]

Not sure if this is in the owner's manual or not, but anyone know the torque value for the drain plug?

 

[roastpuff]

Just do nicely hand tight. It's worked for me so far, haha...

 

[lolo.gti]

The engine warms up much faster, and responds better to the throttle. Whether this is placebo, due to fresh oil or because it's a better oil, I don't know.

It definitely sounds smoother, though, and is more responsive.

I recently did an oil change myself with the latest Castrol motor oil (got it from a VW dealership in Ottawa, ON).

Similar result, the "high" idle speed dropped a little after a min (parked outside overnight for 8+ hrs, ambient temp was about 18 deg C)

 

[NEW2FAST]

great write up!!

 

[NEW2FAST]

the dealership is very expensive here for just an oil change

 

[roastpuff]

the dealership is very expensive here for just an oil change

Your oil changes are included in the USA...

 

[waver]

Hi Roastpuff,
Is ECStuning the cheapest place to get motul xcess oil?

Thanks,

 

[flug2012]

Hi Roastpuff,
Is ECStuning the cheapest place to get motul xcess oil?

Thanks,

Everyone is around $40 for the 5L jug, I would check whoever is closest to you since you are in Vancouver so you save on shipping.

 

[flug2012]

Here's a company in CA that sells Motul http://shop.edoperformance.com/index.php

 

[waver]

Would anyone in the Greater Vancouver Area know where / which website to order @ the lowest price?

 

[legandrex]

2x4s in front of the ramps works, and IIRC, Rhino has a longer-profile ramp available as well.

Haven't changed the oil in my gti yet but I have to use a few 2x4's to pre-raise my Mach 1 before my rhino ramps. Even with that it is very close. Have a spotter if possible to make sure they aren't sliding or moving as you are driving up on them. My wife has gotten pretty good at knowing what to watch for.

 

[dbizzle22]

Read a few different answers on this question but ... what is the correct torque to put on the drain plug for the mk6 GTI? 20? 25?

 

[McQueen77]

Read a few different answers on this question but ... what is the correct torque to put on the drain plug for the mk6 GTI? 20? 25?

hand tighten until its tight enough. ive never used torque specs and there is no leak, all is well. dont overdo it

 

[A_Bowers]

Read a few different answers on this question but ... what is the correct torque to put on the drain plug for the mk6 GTI? 20? 25?

22 lb-ft




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[t0eknee]

What are everyone's thought's on using a topside oil changer to suck the oil out? That way you dont have to get under to undo the plug.

Granted on my Golf the filter is on the bottom so I'd still have to get under it.