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Replacing the Oil Dipstick Tube on a Volkswagen Golf Mk4

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf IV, MK 4, Golf 4 - Years 1997-2003

Today, in this tutorial, you will learn how to replace the dipstick tube on a fourth-generation Volkswagen Golf. First, open and lift the bonnet and extract the engine oil dipstick; then remove the upper plastic engine cover and use pliers to pull out the tube, lifting it upwards. At this point, take your replacement part and insert it properly, as shown in the video. Finally, replace the engine cover and the air filter, and reinsert the engine oil dipstick, ensuring it moves smoothly.

Updated on 2 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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If you own an Opel Grandland X and want to know the steps to replace the cabin air filter, carefully read the following guide and follow the described steps. First, enter the vehicle and go to the passenger side. Then, locate the box containing the air filter in the lower side area of the dashboard. Remove the cover of the box and finally replace the old filter with the new one. Refit the cover, and you are done.

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