VW POLO Oil & Filter Change

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VW POLO Oil & Filter Change

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This is a basic video showing an oil & filter change on my VW Polo 9N 1.2 2005. It is a basic video intended to help novices etc. This method of oil change is very similar on most of the later VW Polo models, Skoda Fabia, and Seat Ibiza's as well as the Golf - though there might me slight differences.
I show how to extract the oil two different ways, 1- Using an oil extraction pump 2- Draining it the traditional way through the sump plug. This job is actually very easy, especially if you have a oil extraction pump.
Personally I use the oil extraction pump to change the oil. It has various pros
PROS
1. Less mess (debatable)
2. No need to to get on the floor & get dirty
3. No chance of stripping the oil sump threads
4. This is the way VW dealers change oil (as recommended in Elsawin)
5. No need to buy sump plug washers
CONS
1. Doesn't completely remove as much oil as the traditional method (but I believe with regular oil changes this point is nullified)
2. May not remove metal filings from bottom of the sump
3. A good quality pump can be expensive

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@MoExha 7 жыл бұрын

You should replace oil filter before reinstalling the oil drain plug, because there is some old oil in the filter housing that should came out when you remove the oil filter cap.

@messedupmechanic3607 7 жыл бұрын

Very true. I might make another vid with some changes!

@JRCW892 4 жыл бұрын

Yes that's what I didn't understand. All this old oil coming down in the sump when he removes the filter, that's frustrating !

@Mike-yq6jg 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to do the video

@dymo99 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video, simple to follow, perfectly explained, and considering the guy was juggling the camera on his own, very nice camera work. Excellent 👍

@edwarddecastella884 2 жыл бұрын

A good thing to do is to take the oil cap off, crack the oil filter first and let it drain into the sump and then drop the oil out of the sump. that way no oil will be left to spill on the alternator. you should also use brake cleaner and clean the filter housing before installing the new filter, not a massive issue but its good practice.

@SeanJConnolly 4 жыл бұрын

Great video dude, I wanted to know whether the oil filter was accessible top side, as I use a top side oil extractor. So you video is perfect and showed me the location. Huge thanks for taking the time to make it.

@pauloalexandre8129 4 жыл бұрын

Old school allways the bestway to do it!

@ryhu5642 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks got a good mate said when he checks his oil. It's sorta sludgy. So gonna change it out tommorrow. 👍

@Jk-oz5qn 3 жыл бұрын

Its best to drain the oil out and wash out the sump with some fresh oil

@nsoper19 4 жыл бұрын

I've done a few oil changes in the engine and I 100% recommend changing the sump plug for a regular bolt rather than the Hex bit type. The stock sump plugs always seem to strip and round off, terrible design. Otherwise, great vid.

@hatchingeggs638 7 ай бұрын

What size bolt fits?

@garethhorn9274 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, mate. Thanks for posting!

@messedupmechanic3607 7 жыл бұрын

:) Thanks!

@every1lovesjoe 6 жыл бұрын

Very useful guide, thanks!

@navnoorsingh6612 3 жыл бұрын

Hi buddy what 5w 30 is all season oil

@mustakhussain4681 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video 👍

@medaminemajid4801 7 жыл бұрын

Most peoples do the same mastake Why you don't put your 3 l oil in another bottle and then put it direct so you have the not to check everytime if it the right size you need it's simple

@messedupmechanic3607 7 жыл бұрын

Normally after draining there is some oil left in the engine (aprox 500ml+), so putting the same amount in each time might overfill the engine, especially on a small engine. Overfilling the engine is bad. But you are right, if 3l capacity you can fill engine maybe 2.7l and check the dipstick.

@BrainDamageComedy 2 жыл бұрын

great vid - thanks m8.

@galaxyj1037 Жыл бұрын

Great job dude, can you suggest which oil need same car for uae?

@grahambeyer6254 5 жыл бұрын

Why didn't you wipe the oil away before screwing in the oil plug?

@paddyboy3338 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the helpful video :-)

@coolmonkey619 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@redrocco44 6 жыл бұрын

OK OK!!

@fazaletford1777 3 жыл бұрын

Is this the same on a Ibiza cupra 1.4 2015 model

@sarahince1742 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video...was able to change my oil without any problems. Do you have any videos showing how to change the fuel filter on the same model of VW Polo as shown here...??

@messedupmechanic3607 8 жыл бұрын

+Sarah Ince Hi, Im very happy it helped you. I did a fuel filter change, but didn't record it. I will make a video about it, give me a couple of weeks.

@sarahince1742 8 жыл бұрын

+Messed Up Mechanic Cool will look out for it. Out of curiosity, which fuel filter are you using on yours.. looking for a good alternative to original vw overpriced items.

@messedupmechanic3607 8 жыл бұрын

+Sarah Ince I bought it direct from VW parts for 35ish. I would get a good Mann one from EuroCarParts half the price - put your reg in and see if it comes up with this part: 503440979. The location of the filter is under the car on the drivers side and little more than half way back. Check that it looks the same with 3 connections and you should be fine.

@elvincloete8865 3 жыл бұрын

How can I drain the gearbox oil off

@stevepearson3446 8 жыл бұрын

thank you very helpful video

@messedupmechanic3607 8 жыл бұрын

Thx

@carmel-wayfinder5401 4 жыл бұрын

I have a just a bolt no hex head can be used...What size is the sump plug? on my polo mk 4 1.2 2009 do you know that size tool I need

@SzekelyPerspective 3 жыл бұрын

I've got a Polo 9N with a 1.6 petrol engine that consumes oil regularly. I know VW says 1l/1000 km is normal, but what's your take on this? Currently at 155.000 km, I've had it since last June and put 10.000 km o it. Using Castrol Edge 5w40 but topping off with Mobil One, same VW spec (I think it's 502).

@JdesignL 6 жыл бұрын

Could you do a brake fluid video please ✌️😊

@mohammadadventurer5249 8 жыл бұрын

very well job

@messedupmechanic3607 7 жыл бұрын

Thx!

@cendasfoniok9093 2 жыл бұрын

Zdravím, jaké je typové značení filtrační vložky pro tento motor ?

@pomajzsolt4363 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me the sump washer size please?

@josethemacho 8 жыл бұрын

Polo 1.2 check oil level only when the engine is warm.

@messedupmechanic3607 7 жыл бұрын

Very true. I might make another vid with some changes!

@CasanovaBoy1000 5 жыл бұрын

Why only check when the engine is warm? I was thought to check it on a cold engine .. thanks in advance!

@KingsWorld2015 6 жыл бұрын

My car needs this oil change, so I called up Johnson's VW - guess what they quoted be for having this done? - £246 + VAT - I replied to them and said "you're daylight robbers" - then the women on the phone put me through to customer services!!

@hatchingeggs638 7 ай бұрын

What year is your polo?

@macags20 8 жыл бұрын

could you tell me if that belt just to the left is a timing belt or if this engine has a timing chain???

@messedupmechanic3607 8 жыл бұрын

+macags20 Yeah they got timing chains

@macags20 8 жыл бұрын

+Messed Up Mechanic thanks ...lots of info out there but i coulnt find anything for certain

@Nixxomatic 8 жыл бұрын

+macags20 If you don't mind me adding another answer to that. The 1.2 (mine is a 1.2 12V, 47kW) engines have a timing chain, but they have an engineering fault. VW put one of the tensioners too small (that problem was addressed and in about 2005 VW replaced the tensioners with longer ones on new cars). What happens is with time as the chain extends and has a little more room to "play", it could happen that it slips and goes out of sync. It happened to me a month after I purchased it, I reversed it into the parking lot, shut off the engine and depressed the clutch as the car was still moving back. That caused the engine to turn a little in reverse and the chain got bundled up between one of the gears and the tensioner. Later when I tried to start the car it spinned and skipped half a rotation on one of the gears. :-S You can find a lot written about that problem and a few YT videos also. The good news is that the engine is constructed so that usually the valves don't hit the piston. There is a repair kit from VW (I think it was original VW stuff) which contains the chain, the new style longer tensioner and I believe two gears. I am not sure what else, my mechanic purchased and replaced all of that. The set cost a little over 100€. At the same time he replaced the oil pump (an extra 25€ or so), since everything was already apart. Add to that a few hours of labor and that is that. It's not supposed to repeat itself due to the longer tensioner, but I am always careful from now on. :-)

@messedupmechanic3607 8 жыл бұрын

+Nixxomatic Fantastic post and very informative! I have read alot about the timing chains going bad...Im guessing that with small amount chain slack the small tensioners cant keep the chain taut? I doubt you will have any problems in future as long as you keep the oil clean & use right grade of oil. A few questions if you dont mind.. Did you get any symptoms after you bought the car? Any engine codes? Also you have any links for those YT vids?

@anakin0405 8 жыл бұрын

+Nixxomatic Hi Nixx, when you had that problem with the chain, did the engine had a strange tick metallic sound? I have this sound on my Polo 2004 9N 1.2l 47kw, and have no idea what is with that ticking sound, metallic, like metal hit metal.

@N-e.o 3 жыл бұрын

Wow another reason why NOT to use long life oil .. that dirty oil is circulating too long in the engine. I think regular 5w30 oil and 10K miles (15k Km) is better

@GuitarstringMan 7 жыл бұрын

hi what's the name of the rubber that's between carburetor and filter box , as mine has split thanks

@messedupmechanic3607 7 жыл бұрын

Not quite sure what you mean. Which second is it at? (most modern cars dont have carburetor)

@hirenpatel2966 6 жыл бұрын

6mm hex bit didn't fit mine, mines a 2007 1.2 polo cant find the size i need for the sump plug anywhere any ideas?

@messedupmechanic3607 6 жыл бұрын

hey sorry, not checking my YT very often.

@messedupmechanic3607 6 жыл бұрын

do you know what shape it is? it is probably 1 of 2 shapes.... HEX or TORX. google - 'what shape is hex bit' and same for torx.

@123kasabian 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Very helpful. What diameter pipe did you use for your pump?

@messedupmechanic3607 9 жыл бұрын

+123kasabian Hey, glad it helped. The tube going down the dipstick was 5mm (outer diameter) nylon tubing. I used nylon as it is more heat resistant so I can change the oil when the engine is warm. You can get them really cheap on ebay etc. If you don't mind spending money I would get the "Sealey 6.5L Manual Vacuum Oil and Fluid Extractor". Its just easier..

@redstonepig 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Do you recommend 5w30 weight oil over 5w40 for UK year round driving? I have a 2004 polo 1.2 6v with only 37,000 miles on it. I'm thinking of using Castrol edge 5w30 LL (fully synthetic) for its upcoming change. Good shout?

@messedupmechanic3607 7 жыл бұрын

Depends, if you do like 70% of miles on the motorway or live in the countryside 5w30 is ok. But if your driving is in the city or doing short journeys then go with 5w40 fully synthetic

@messedupmechanic3607 7 жыл бұрын

Also both oils are fine for UK all year driving (the 5w part relates to the viscosity of oil at low temperature and both of these are the same)

@redstonepig 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, so is 5w40 worse for motorway driving or just better overall? Is there much difference in engine wear between the two realistically?

@messedupmechanic3607 7 жыл бұрын

The 5w30 LongLife oils basically let you do loads of miles between changes (almost 2x). Neither are better or worse for motorway driving or engine wear. I would go for a 5w40 seeing as you probably dont do lots of miles and change the oil every 9kmiles/or every year

@redstonepig 7 жыл бұрын

Okay! the 40 bit won't flow significantly differently - i.e. slower so starve areas of oil compared to 30? I'm overthinking this I know! Thanks for your time, seems the 5w40 is a good shout, I wouldn't want to do a ridiculous amount of miles between changes anyway.

@nikhilpatil4126 8 жыл бұрын

how you are shooting video? are you using head mounted camera?

@messedupmechanic3607 7 жыл бұрын

No. Small tripod and hands

@hirenpatel2966 6 жыл бұрын

what size inlet (suction) tube did you use the 8mm diameter didnt fit my car...

@messedupmechanic3607 6 жыл бұрын

Hey dude, the one I have is 5mm outer diameter..

@hirenpatel2966 6 жыл бұрын

Messed Up Mechanic thanks just ordered a 5mm hope it fits. Really hope i dont have to drain it via the sump plug, that would be a nightmare.

@hirenpatel2966 6 жыл бұрын

I cant find a 5mm pump anyway have you any suggestions? I bought one and even though it said 5mm in the description it came as an 8, can you buy thinner tubes from somewhere?

@carmel-wayfinder5401 4 жыл бұрын

@@hirenpatel2966 hi I can't find 5mm tube to did you find one? If so where pls

@hirenpatel2966 4 жыл бұрын

@@carmel-wayfinder5401 no I didn't find one in the end. Had change the oil from the sump plug. So annoying.

@nemo.87 5 жыл бұрын

I can hear a lot of traffic. Were you filming this on the hard shoulder of a motorway?

@messedupmechanic3607 5 жыл бұрын

lol. nah at work, the road is quite busy at peak times

@ukrainatop7090 2 жыл бұрын

Дякую , я з україни і все розумію ))

@ScottPC 8 жыл бұрын

You'll want a new crush washer won't you?? Good video though.

@messedupmechanic3607 8 жыл бұрын

+ThatGuyNamedScott. C Hey, yeah I did use a new crush washer @ 2:30 , but for this car you don't normally get one included with the filter you have to buy it separately, its annoying, I got mine from the dealer

@ScottPC 8 жыл бұрын

+Messed Up Mechanic I see. The 1.4 is very similar to this!

@messedupmechanic3607 8 жыл бұрын

Cool man, is it a 9n?

@ScottPC 8 жыл бұрын

+Messed Up Mechanic yes! 9n3 (facelift)

@messedupmechanic3607 8 жыл бұрын

ah that 4 cylinder life! :)

@JABJABRIGHTCROSS 6 жыл бұрын

Dude don't waste that old oil, u can recycle it.

@zippy350 6 жыл бұрын

O- Rings not washers !!!!

@seventeen9718 5 жыл бұрын

Why the fuck are you watching the video if you already know everything involved? Just to be a pedantic asshole?

@sniks 8 жыл бұрын

how many liters of oil did you put on this car?

@messedupmechanic3607 8 жыл бұрын

I used about 2.5 - 2.7 litres. Apparently its capacity is 3 litres but I think 0.5l usually stays in the engine. You can check the capacity of your car if you go on Castrol's website and look for the oil selecto......select your car and gives you the capacity.