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Engine Oil and Filter Replacement

Model: Volkswagen Jetta A4, MK 4 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Part: Oil filter

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Position the vehicle on suitable car ramps to facilitate access to the oil sump. Remove the plastic undertray and unscrew the drain plug from the oil sump to drain the used oil. Meanwhile, access the engine bay, remove the plastic cover, and unscrew the cap of the oil filter housing.

Extract the old cartridge and insert the new one after replacing all the O-rings included with the new filter. Lightly coat the new seals with clean oil and screw the cap with the new filter back into place.

Refit the plug under the oil sump and fill the engine with new oil until reaching the maximum level.


Updated on 15 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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