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Change the Oil on VW Up

Model: Volkswagen Up MK 1 - Years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Part: Engine oil

Video tutorial

Learn how to change the engine oil on your Volkswagen Up. Open the car door and pull up the engine bay release lever located at the bottom left of the dashboard and lift the bonnet, securing it. Remove the engine oil cap to top up. Lift the car and unscrew the oil filter: remove the worn oil filter and position a new one after draining the oil. Unscrew the oil pan bolt; drain the fluid into a container.

After lowering the car, top up the new oil in the engine.


Updated on 18 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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