DONE! Ready to idle........filter in tight, and full of oil......no torque wrench but tightened the **** out of the oil plug....added new oil, reads full.....what am I missing? can I start the car?

 

just out of curiosity... did you use the updated larger oil filter from the dealer? you have a 1.8t right?
good job on your first diy... pretty easy huh? drain-take off filter-put on new filter-fill. have you ever tried refilling your windshield washer resevoir?... Its even easier.

 

^^^^lol

 

windshield washer fluid is kind of easy. what's easier is pushing the lock button and walking away....