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Engine Oil and Filter Replacement

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

Lifting the vehicle on a ramp makes it easier to drain the oil and remove the filter, which is located just above the sump at the front of the engine: use a socket wrench to unscrew the filter, coat the seal of the new filter with oil, and screw it on without exceeding the torque; then drain the used oil through the drain plug behind the sump and screw it back on after draining (consider whether to replace the washer-seal); finally, fill the engine with new oil until reaching the maximum level.

Updated on 16 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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