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Engine oil and filter replacement

Model: Volkswagen Jetta A4, MK 4 - Years 1998-2005
Part: Oil filter

Start by removing the protective plastic cover placed under the engine to reach the oil pan and unscrew the drain plug and drain the used oil; once the drain is complete, screw the cap back on and refit the plastic protection; then access the engine compartment, remove the cover above the engine and intercept the seat of the filter which is of the immersion type; then unscrew the plastic cap, extract the old filter and insert the new one, also replacing the series of o-rings always present in the kit of the new filter; finally, fill the engine with new oil until the maximum level is reached.


Posted on 22 August 2023 by ScegliAuto



Engine oil and filter replacement
Volkswagen Jetta (2005-2010 / MK 5, A5) The exhausted oil drain plug is located right in the center of the oil pan: therefore place a pan of suitable capacity right in correspondence with t
Engine oil and filter replacement
Volkswagen Jetta (1998-2005 / A4, MK 4) Place the car on special car platforms to facilitate access to the oil pan, remove the plastic stone guard and unscrew the drain plug from the oil pa
Oil and engine oil filter replacement
Volkswagen Jetta (1998-2005 / A4, MK 4) Raise the car on a lift or on suitable car stands (if you lift the car with a workshop jack, it is recommended to use a wooden block on which to make

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