Anyone have the step-by-steps on changing the oil on a 2000 1.8q?....im done with the $60 dealer.....and what oil do you use..??

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i get the " high performance filter" from a near by vw dealer. just ask for the larger 1.8t oil filter

since i work at a bmw dealership i use bmw synthetic 5w-30

its the same thing as castrol syntec.

 

Remove the splash guard or whatever you want to call it. (six screws on the bottom and two in each wheel well)
Remove the drain plug (19mm socket)
Take off and replace the copper washer (17mm)
Remove the oil filter
Coat the rubber seal on the new oil filter with a little oil from the drain pan
Install the new oil filter
Replace the drain plug (make sure you have a new copper washer on it)
Fill with 4 quarts of oil
Fire it up and make sure everything is tightened up and not leaking
Put the spalsh guard back on
Check and make sure your oil level is ok.

Open beer and consume.

Done

 

mobil 1, royal purple, & amzoil are prob the best. mobil 1 is probably the best for the money. use 0w-40, that's what audi recommends.

 

Thnks doos.....<--17.......i dont do beer...

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^^ yeah.....haha, doose, i love ur last step.

 

Heh, I've only once had an oil change done for me, at a Mr Lube, and it was in my eagle talon... wanted them to check my differential fluid level. As for oil, I just bought a case of royal purple... my buddy can vouch for amzoil... he ran amzoil synthetic for like 25 000 KM without changing it (he plans to dump his car when its out of warranty), and then sent his oil away for analysis... it came back "OK for continued use" Pretty effin crazy eh? Seems criminal to not change your oil every 5 000 km (3500 miles).

But yeah, use synthetic... castrol syntec 5w40 is what audi recommends, but its crazy expensive. I'm running 5w30 royal purple. I found a place in ontario that can get me the castrol dirt cheap, so after this case, I might permanently make the switch to syntec.

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Any synthetic oil that meets ACEA A3 or A5. Weights between 0 and 40.

 

Most importantly... Make sure you start car for a few seconds, after adding first amount of Oil.. this way you have an accurate reading of what your oil level is. A lot of people dont do this out of stupidity, but when you do it, it fills the oil filter up with oil. So you sometimes will need to add more. Best of luck, and remember, almost 90% of engine problems come from lack of lubrication

 

Go to wally world.

Supply your own filter and walk out for under 30 dollars.
Just make sure to give the guy instructions