Volkswagen 2.0 TDI Engine Oil Change Super Easy DIY

Do you need to change the oil in your Volkswagen with a 2.0 TDI Engine? This guide will show you how! This guide provides step-by-step instructions on changing the engine oil and the filter on Volkswagen 2.0L TDI engines.

Are you more of a visual learner? Follow along with our video guide!

What you’ll need

• 5 Liters of 5W30 Full Synthetic Oil
• Audi VW Oil Filter – Hengst 03N115562
• T25 Torx Driver
• T30 Torx Driver
• Funnel
• Rags or Towels
• Wrench
• Jack Stands and Floor Jack
• Oil Pan
• 3/4” Ratchet
• 19mm 3/4” Socket
• 32mm 3/4” Socket
• Torque Wrench

Procedure

1. Park the vehicle on flat ground with a reliable light source.
2. Turn the vehicle off. If you have recently been driving, let the vehicle cool down for at least an hour.
3. Place the vehicle in Park and set the emergency brakes.
4. Jack the car up using your preferred method and locate the splashguard below the engine, under the vehicle.
5. Using the T25 Torx Driver, remove the Torx screws holding in the splashguard.
6. Push the locking tabs and slide the tray towards the back of the vehicle to place it in a safe location.
7. Locate the oil drain plug and place your drip tray underneath it.
8. Using your ratchet with a 19mm socket, crack the bolt loose until it can be loosened by hand, but try not to drop it into the drip tray.
9. The oil should begin to drain into the tray, so wait patiently until it is fully drained.
10. Once the oil has fully drained, inspect the drain plug. If it appears in good condition, reinstall it and tighten it to 22 ft-lbs.
11. Next, head to the front of the vehicle with the hood still open and locate the plastic engine cover.
12. Carefully pull up each corner of the engine cover until it is free, and then place the cover safely to the side.
13. Remove the T30 Torx bolt holding the coolant line in place to access the oil filter.
14. Using a 32mm socket, remove the oil filter housing from below the coolant line, allowing the oil to drain before completely pulling it out of the engine bay.
15. Next, remove the filter from its housing and dispose of it properly.
16. Remove the O-ring from the oil filter housing cover and install the new, freshly lubricated (with engine oil) O-ring that came with the new filter.
17. Install the new filter back onto the housing, then reinstall it at the location it was removed from using the torque wrench, torque to 18 ft/lbs.
18. Retighten the coolant line bolt until snug.
19. Remove the oil fill cap and begin filling the engine with 5 liters of 5W30 Full Synthetic engine oil using a funnel to avoid spillage.
20. After filling, tighten the cap and start the vehicle.  Check for any leaks underneath the vehicle and in the engine bay. If no leaks are present, turn the car back off.
21. Check the oil level with the dipstick to ensure levels are normal.
22. Reinstall the engine cover and line up the four tabs properly.
23. Reinstall the splashguard using the original T30 Torx bolts after correctly sliding the tray into place with the tabs.
24. After everything is complete, lower the vehicle carefully back to the ground.

Torque Specifications

• Drain plug:  22 ft/lbs.
• Oil filter: 18 ft/lbs.

Tips & Tricks

• Let the engine cool before working on the vehicle to ensure your safety.
• Dispose of the old engine oil and filter properly according to local laws. 

We hope you find the VW 2.0 TDI Engine Oil Change DIY guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Volkswagen.

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