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Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement on a Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI

Model: Volkswagen Polo Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5, MK V, 6R - Years 2009-2017
Part: Engine oil

In this video tutorial, you will see how to replace the engine oil and oil filter on a Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI. First, open the bonnet and remove the oil filler cap to allow the oil to drain out more quickly; then unscrew the oil drain bolt, removing the plastic undertray. At this point, let all the oil drain for about twenty minutes and remove the filter using the appropriate tool; simply replace it with the new one, screwing it in by hand, and add the new engine oil!

Updated on 24 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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