Did an oil change following this video with a kit from IDParts, super simple and much cheaper than taking it in. The only issue I ran into was the bolt for the coolant line would not come off, but I was still able to access the filter even with a straight ratchet extension. Thanks for the vid and I'll definitely be ordering again in 10k miles.

I have purchased 7 or 8 (I’ve lost count) oil-change kits from IDParts for my two 2012 VW TDIs in the past 24 months that I’ve owned them. The kits are always perfect, always on time. I have bought other parts, too - including a timing-belt kit for my wife’s car (she commutes about 100 miles a day, 3 to 5 days a week, and hit 120K miles pretty quickly, so it needed a timing belt.). The parts were all there, I had no issues at all changing that timing belt - just a whole lot of time to do it, since I’d never done one before. I’m glad IDParts is continuing to sell maintenance items for these cars - I don’t plan on selling ours until the wheels fall off. I like the 40+MPG and the reliability and the fact that they’re so cheap to own. Can’t replace that at any price with any car on the market today, that’s for sure. Keep up the good work! (Oh - one more thing - I drain the oil out the pan rather than auctioning it out the top. It’s just easier for me - I have ramps and the Torx bits I need to get the bottom-plate off the car. But either way - the kits y’all sell work perfectly for an oil change.)

Great Detail. I feel pretty confident I could do my next oil change and save a few bucks from the dealer. Cheers!

You are amazing! This is incredibly valuable information! Thank you

Great video and it helped me change the oil in my 2012 TDI Golf yesterday. The only thing I'd love for you to mention is how much to tighten the oil filter cover. I tightened it down pretty good but hopefully not too much.

Nice vid but two suggestions: a) check your sound equipment as not all vids seem equal, eg insome I can't hear everything; b) it would be nice to see how to do this in my driveway without special tools, ie no oil extractor or special torque wrenches. If you'd do a DIY video...love the focus on TDI and your videos are generally very helpful / interesting.

Great video, thumbs up. I read a few of the comments. I also had to use a thinner extraction tube to suction out the oil. I bought one at auto zone for $16 by Performance Tool, their grip clip transfer pump, but I had to supplement it with a 7/32" (5.5mm) vaccum tube and a 7/64" (2.8mm) vaccum tube. Anything wider in diameter than the 7/64" vacuum tube will not fit down into the oil pan. I fitted the 7/64" vacuum tube into a small piece of 7/32" vacuum tube then into the transfer pump clear tubing. I used 3 feet of 7/64" vacuum tube. It was just right. Also, you listed in the beginning the tools. A T-30 torx was listed but I found it not to work. The screws in my 2014 jetta TDi are star pattern 6 points while the torx is only 5 point. I did not have to loosen the coolant return line. I simply passed my rachet extention first and attached the 32mm socket once I passed the coolant line. Just remember to the same in reverse once you have the new filter in place. But I found this video to be the most helpful one on youtube when it came to the oil change on the TDi. Thanks.

Why don't you use drain plug to drain oil.

Sweet, thanks. I finally went to my VW dealership and they use Total (507 spec). I was able to buy it from the for around $9 a quart.

Nice vid, thx for sharing

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do NOT leave the oil too hot when extracting because the heat of the oil will cause the suction container to warp inward due to the heat softening the plastic. I think the ideal temperature of oil is between 105f to 110f. This should be "cool" enough not to cause any warping of the container.

Did this. Worked with out issue!

how do you reset the oil life monitor?? 2013 Jetta Sportwagen TDI. Thanks!

Hi Corey. I have A 2010 Golf MK6 GTD now according to the Ryco Catalog it should take R2701P oil filter but it has the R2615P. The R2701P is only 102mm high and the R2615P is 143mm high. If I were to use the R2701P it's going to be 41mm shorter. I'm guessing being that much shorter it's going to as loose as, there's going to be a 41mm gap inside. I have tried to use a vacuum pump like the one you use but even with the smallest suction hoes I can't put it down the dipstick tube.

Great info, i can’t get the cap filter off... you mentioned that it was a plastic cover with aluminum threads... I’m afraid that my dealer might have twisted it too much... any advice?

How about attaching a straight metal brake line of the largest diameter that will fit down the dipstick tube to the plastic line on the pump line ? Cut off the flare on the end you send down the tube Personally I'd prefer to take out the drain plug, it's not that hard

Many thanks! So, there are two types of the tdi oil filter constructions: with spindel as the part of the cover and with that stuff integrally formed with the oil cartridge?

Do you plan on uploading any oil change videos for the ea288 engine with the new oil filter location?

I drive a 2014 Jetta 1.8 turbo with automatic transmission. What type of oil filter should I buy?

I'd like to change the oil and filters on my 3.0 tdi Touareg...is there a different procedure for that vehicle? Danke

Would be great to know what brand and weight oil you used with this oil change.

What’s the method for resetting service reminders after oil change?

Is this something I can do on my own? I have done oil changes before but never on a Volkswagen and I don't want to mess up my car. I would take it to the dealership but that's gonna cost me $70 or more.

why do most videos refer to liters when usa deals in quarts and gallons . I don't buy liters at the parts store just quarts but thanks for the upload as I have a tdi

thanks for the video. How to reset warning "Service now" after oil replacement?

corey hi what size socket did you use on the oil filter housing ?

manufacturers recommend that you do NOT prefill the filters. they prefer you to leave them dry, fill the engine with oil, and then start the motor to fill the filter. this eliminates possible contamination introduced by your prefilling.

I just bought a 2010 could you give me a link to the best oil filter and the best oil for this car not worried about the cost just want the best think you.

I've got a 2010 TDI 2.0 Audi A3 with the 170 bhp common rail (CBBB series) engine and the problem I have is that my usual suction oil extractor (PELA 6000) can't get to the oil. Do you find it necessary to fit a narrower extraction tube for some VAG vehicles?

Must be a good oil extractor it’s sold out.

What kind of oil did you use?

I prefer a sump plug drain as that gets more oil drained out in my opinion. I don't agree with priming the filter as the engine, when started, takes 2 seconds to do that and pouring the oil into the filter center defeats the point of having the filter. Oil is filtered by passing through the filter paper from the outside.

You must be joking!

this is a strange way of doing a oil change

This is what happens when you let stupid people make decisions. You get oil changes like this and people demonstrating who's experience is from behind a desk. Hard pass. I'll change my oil like a normal adult. It's better for the car and, less mess, and a lot faster.