DIY Volkswagen Jetta Oil Change (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 VW Jetta 2.5L)

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  • DIY tutorial on how to change the oil in a VW Jetta 2.5L (2006-2010 VW Jetta 2.5L). MK5 Volkswagen Jetta 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010.
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    9-Piece Oil Filter Cap Wrench Tool Kit:
    www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
    Mann HU 719/6X Oil FIlter:
    www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
    Castrol EDGE 5w-40 Full Synthetic Motor Oil:
    www.walmart.com/ip/Castrol-ED...
    VW Oil Drain Plug N90813202:
    www.amazon.com/Volkswagen-N90...
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Komentáře • 90

  • @kevinsilman2316
    @kevinsilman2316 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Most places either flat out refuse to work on a Volkswagen, and those that will rarely have the filter in stock.
    I'm a master machinist/ME with 25 years of experience.
    Unbelievably, it's less of a hassle doing it myself than calling every oil change place in the city and still not finding one for literally weeks at a time.
    Thank you for skipping the chit chat and getting right to the point in a concise and straightforward approach.
    Very well done. Wanna make another video doing the freeze plugs next ?

  • @TheShawk0
    @TheShawk0 Před 3 lety +44

    I have watched a great many videos on VW maintenance and this video is truly outstanding. I feel you fully explain every bit, every detail, every thing I need to do this correctly. Thank you.

    • @timsdriveway5309
      @timsdriveway5309  Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks, Chris! I often turn to youtube videos before I undertake DIY projects, so I know how valuable a thorough yet concise video can be. I am so glad you found this video helpful and I truly appreciate your positive words!

    • @Jeremya74
      @Jeremya74 Před 11 měsíci

      Hi..should you not have the car level when changing oil?..or is it different with Jetta?

  • @anthropomorphicmonster9113
    @anthropomorphicmonster9113 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Thanks, I never changed oil on a VW with this type of filter housing. I just wanted to know what to expect. Straight to the point no BS video. Good job.

  • @Ruckusism
    @Ruckusism Před rokem +2

    This is video I originally followed but now I extract my oil. I love how you show what tools you are using so people can get the right tool.

  • @richchiarito9794
    @richchiarito9794 Před 3 lety +11

    Thank you! Thank you! I am changing the oil and filter on my mother in law's Jetta. This video is very informative. You need to make more videos!!!

    • @timsdriveway5309
      @timsdriveway5309  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you for watching! I appreciate the feedback and I’m glad you found the video helpful.

  • @shockwave538
    @shockwave538 Před rokem

    Thorough and helpful, thanks.
    I've always eyeballed how much I pour from the second jug of oil. Never thought about pouring the needed amount into the first jug. Never too old to learn!

  • @richrodriguez6543
    @richrodriguez6543 Před rokem +7

    Oil drain plug is actually not malleable or torque to yield. Also that is a solid hard steel washer and not a hollow crush washer. Perfectly fine to reuse multiple times. Don't know how the myth of needing a new plug got started but if it makes you feel better by all means, it's a couple of bucks to replace so go right ahead. Carry on.

    • @bakihanma7247
      @bakihanma7247 Před 7 měsíci

      Lmao I was thinking the same thing 😂

  • @BasicFolders
    @BasicFolders Před 7 měsíci +1

    Extremely well done and extremely helpful video. Thanks Tim! 👍

  • @AcherontiaStyx
    @AcherontiaStyx Před 2 lety +4

    Just a tip for anyone else with a 2008 jetta 2.5, you should absolutely get a 76mm oil filter wrench like was shown in this video! I spent like $16 on a universal normal pliers style tool and all it did was rip up the plastic and be a total waste of time and money. I went out and got proper oil filter wrench and though I still needed a bit of extra leverage to finally loosen it, it worked first try. Highly recommend you don't skip that step.

    • @ssunnydrl9635
      @ssunnydrl9635 Před 7 měsíci

      I got a 74-76 mm and it's slipping... I also got pliars and it as well is ripping it. Do I just need a plain 76 mm?

  • @golobayj
    @golobayj Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great video that made this easy for my first time touching a Jetta. Probably helpful to open the oil cap on the engine before draining to provide some ventilation but all in all perfectly executed. Thanks!

  • @Bluegrassriver8
    @Bluegrassriver8 Před rokem

    Yes, this was helpful and explanatory. "That thing on the side" of the oil container is called a gauge!

  • @mil1032
    @mil1032 Před 3 lety +3

    Best video I've seen online. Very descriptive.

  • @radianthaze5332
    @radianthaze5332 Před rokem

    Amazing video. I understood everything clearly. Thank you!

  • @bigmexicangorilla8088
    @bigmexicangorilla8088 Před 3 lety +3

    Thank you Sir out of most of the videos that I came across like 7 of them I could not understand a darn thing I know am slow not That slow lololol your video was far more understanding n I was able to change the oil myself

    • @timsdriveway5309
      @timsdriveway5309  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad to hear you found the video helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @boomerguy9935
    @boomerguy9935 Před 3 lety +5

    There is a wonderful tool for draining the oil filter housing from several manufacturers (eBay, Amazon, etc.) which screws onto the dust cover housing and then screws into the valve to allow the oil to drain through a tube to your drain pan. It's about $15 and it makes life wonderful. German engineers like to design things so the DIY owner/driver will suffer physically and mentally. I actually don't know of any German car with a spin-on oil filter.
    I love my Mk 5 Rabbit 2.5 but I hate servicing it.

  • @lovebloomsfromafar6302

    VERY well done video! Thank you!

  • @teamjechavarria
    @teamjechavarria Před rokem

    Very helpful thank you 👍🏻

  • @montakims
    @montakims Před rokem

    Thank you so much 😭😭😭 I couldn't figure out how to use the twist jack

  • @josemirandajasso6798
    @josemirandajasso6798 Před 2 lety +1

    thanks for your video I found it very useful

    • @timsdriveway5309
      @timsdriveway5309  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @josemirandajasso6798
      @josemirandajasso6798 Před 2 lety

      I was looking for information to make the change to my Jetta and I found your video that helped me a lot

  • @andymccloskey8039
    @andymccloskey8039 Před 3 lety +1

    Awesome guide. Thank you very much. Will be getting the wrench kit to make the filter easier.

    • @timsdriveway5309
      @timsdriveway5309  Před 3 lety

      You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

    • @andymccloskey8039
      @andymccloskey8039 Před 3 lety

      These scams are getting pretty elaborate..

    • @Smigsmacker
      @Smigsmacker Před 3 lety

      I dont know if anyone cares but I bent a standard oil wrench in half and busted my knuckles before watching this because I didnt know this little princess car needed a special fitting to loosen the got-dang oil filter.

    • @andymccloskey8039
      @andymccloskey8039 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Smigsmacker holy shit why is it on that tight?

    • @timsdriveway5309
      @timsdriveway5309  Před 3 lety +1

      I'm glad it wasn't just me. That thing was on there TIGHT!

  • @papolfo
    @papolfo Před rokem

    Great video, thank you sir!!!

  • @javiercastillo872
    @javiercastillo872 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank u for the video bro, it helps a lot. Mostly cause its my first car, now i just have to get all the tools to do it 😅
    But good thing i can go to the same VW on camelback haha

    • @timsdriveway5309
      @timsdriveway5309  Před 2 lety

      Haha that’s awesome! Congrats on the first car! I’m glad the video helped you.

  • @pedroariza7892
    @pedroariza7892 Před 2 lety

    well done video!!!

  • @saucygyro
    @saucygyro Před rokem +1

    When you were removing the oil filter catcher I noticed a hose being extremely close to touching the oil filter. When I did mine, I noticed the hose was being corroded from all the hot oil leaking from the oil filter. Do you have any idea what is the name or part number of the hose so I can replace it ? And what I can do to prevent from this happening again ? Thank you!

  • @cincokees631
    @cincokees631 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing

  • @D4N1EL-
    @D4N1EL- Před rokem

    Is it normal for there to be a second seal at top? Not the one inside the oil filter housing but where the housing screws on to. I noticed my car had a second red seal at the top. Was wondering it should be there or if previous person didn't remove it.

  • @MrSakamotothecat
    @MrSakamotothecat Před 9 měsíci

    Very helpful

  • @Kevin-fn1rn
    @Kevin-fn1rn Před 3 lety +7

    Open the oil cap on the engine when draining to release vacuum pressure so all the oil drains.

    • @timsdriveway5309
      @timsdriveway5309  Před 3 lety

      Great tip! Thanks for watching!

    • @danmichael9891
      @danmichael9891 Před 2 lety

      @@timsdriveway5309 The oil draining does not create a vacuum, fyi. If it did, it would glug while draining.

  • @jasonmorris2813
    @jasonmorris2813 Před 2 lety +2

    Outstanding job in detail. Great video
    Only Wonder why the 2 o rings with the filter though?

    • @timsdriveway5309
      @timsdriveway5309  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! This filter fits a number of different cars/engines that will use the other o-ring. For the 2.5 Jetta, you’ll use the flat o-ring with the little tab on it.

  • @themachine8009
    @themachine8009 Před 2 lety

    Does that car has an interference engine or regular timing chain? Can u do the tranny oil change? Thank you for a fantastic vid.

  • @gregoryjones2003
    @gregoryjones2003 Před 2 měsíci

    > Thank you for your information, I found a 06 2.5, and paid $143:00 last time, but Not today.
    $47 oil 🛢/ $12 around, filter
    Less than $143:00+ FJB>Taxes 😡 Thanks Bro your Channel helped me some CASH $$$$😊 I found this Jetta last year with 62,000 miles on it. For, ?🥁🥁 $2900😁

  • @vicdiaz5180
    @vicdiaz5180 Před 3 lety +7

    Just bought a rabbit, same engine set up. While this video was very helpful and I thank you, I miss how simple Japanese cars are.
    All these extra steps you need to do that make no difference and safety or performance. Toyotas usually have a cut out on the shroud that you don’t even have to remove the plastic shroud. Also the internal oil filter thing with a valve is pointless! On a normal car the gasket comes already on the filter and all you have to do is take the old filter off and make sure the gasket comes off with it ( if the gasket is baked on the engine)
    All this so-called technology on German cars and a Toyota will outlast any German car as far as the engine goes, this is a proven fact. I will never understand that German logic
    Again thank you for the video 👍

    • @timsdriveway5309
      @timsdriveway5309  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for watching and for the comment! I have always driven domestic (US) cars, but I'm a huge fan of the reliability of Japanese vehicles. The German vehicles I've worked on almost always seem to need a special tool or an extra step, regardless of the job being performed.

    • @ianmoore322
      @ianmoore322 Před 2 lety

      No one asked

    • @themachine8009
      @themachine8009 Před 2 lety +1

      Well said and thank u for I have always thought of German over engineered crap

    • @Bluegrassriver8
      @Bluegrassriver8 Před rokem

      No, Toyota's drive and handle like boxy toys. The VW is so much better for a driver.

  • @bigmexicangorilla8088
    @bigmexicangorilla8088 Před 3 lety

    Hello Sir am having a problem with my 2007 VW Rabbit it cranks but will not start really hoping that you can give me some ideas what to check for again your video on the oil change was a big help thank you

  • @hawkercaine
    @hawkercaine Před 3 lety +7

    well done vw thats about the dumbest oil filter i have ever seen

  • @rimc8783
    @rimc8783 Před 2 lety +3

    I ripped that stupid plastic off the bottom of my VW jetta! You should show a Transmission Fluid Change if you need to do it soon.

    • @esthereagle
      @esthereagle Před 2 lety +1

      "Ripped that stupid plastic off!" 🤣
      Ikr!

  • @carolynp7844
    @carolynp7844 Před 3 lety +2

    I have a 2006 VW Rabbit 2.5. Will the oil change process be the same as this Jetta?

    • @timsdriveway5309
      @timsdriveway5309  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes! It’ll be the same process (same tools, oil, filter, everything). Good luck!

  • @Fps2Russia
    @Fps2Russia Před 2 lety +1

    Was wondering if I should use a different oil for a higher mileage over 75,000?

    • @timsdriveway5309
      @timsdriveway5309  Před 2 lety +1

      If you can find a “high mileage” oil that is full synthetic, 5w-40, and VW approved, it certainly wouldn’t hurt to use it. The oils labeled “high mileage” contain additives that are supposed to condition seals and prevent excessive wear in older engines. If you can’t find the high mileage oil, I wouldn’t worry too much about it. The best thing you can do is just stay on top of your oil changes. Thanks for watching!!

  • @2OH4GR33N3RY
    @2OH4GR33N3RY Před rokem

    Solid car ?

  • @felixortiz8524
    @felixortiz8524 Před 2 lety +1

    Do i really need the torque wrench for this job? Its making wanna go to the shop but my car is too low🤧

    • @timsdriveway5309
      @timsdriveway5309  Před 2 lety +4

      You can definitely do this without a torque wrench. I highly doubt that the last person who changed the oil on this car before me used a torque wrench because of how insanely tight the filter housing was. Honestly, the torque wrench may be a bit of overkill. You’d be fine using a regular wrench (I don’t always use a torque wrench to change the oil on a car), just try not to over tighten anything.

  • @nastyaesthetix555
    @nastyaesthetix555 Před 2 lety +2

    You should do a video of you doing the transmission fluid

    • @timsdriveway5309
      @timsdriveway5309  Před 2 lety +2

      I’ll put this on my list to make a video when the transmission fluid needs changing. Thanks for watching!

    • @whatjamesthinks
      @whatjamesthinks Před 3 měsíci

      @@timsdriveway5309Is it time yet?

  • @Chip1189
    @Chip1189 Před rokem

    A vacuum wasn't required?

  • @scholazitajoe8091
    @scholazitajoe8091 Před 2 lety

    How much is this car now

  • @ryanogden1
    @ryanogden1 Před 2 lety +1

    Why have I never thought of pouring the extra needed oil back into the empty container?

    • @timsdriveway5309
      @timsdriveway5309  Před 2 lety

      Haha when I first thought of doing that, I said the same thing. I used to pour a little bit of oil into the engine, then check the level left in the jug, then repeat until I put the right amount in. But using the empty container takes the guess work out of it and makes the process a little faster. Thanks for watching!

  • @scarfaceAC2
    @scarfaceAC2 Před 3 lety +6

    Welp. This is silly. Thanks VW

  • @zayk8833
    @zayk8833 Před 3 lety +1

    Recommended oil is 5w-30 full synthetic or 5w-40 not synthetic right???? You put the wrong oil ?

    • @timsdriveway5309
      @timsdriveway5309  Před 3 lety +3

      I don’t want to open up a can of worms here… For some reason asking people about their oil preference becomes a polarizing topic, but VW recommends 5w-40 full synthetic oil for this engine (which is what I used in the video). In fact, VW specifically recommends Castrol 5w-40 full synthetic oil. In the video I explained what to look for on the back of the oil jug to make sure the oil is approved by VW. Thanks for watching!

    • @themachine8009
      @themachine8009 Před 2 lety +1

      Can I use synthetic blend?

    • @timsdriveway5309
      @timsdriveway5309  Před 2 lety +1

      I’d recommend sticking with the full synthetic. But if you’re in a bind and only have a synthetic blend available, using the blend would be better than continuing to run the engine with dirty/old oil by not changing it.

  • @doblectv2537
    @doblectv2537 Před rokem

    Do I only use 5w-40 or can I use 5w-30 ?

    • @doctorsander7354
      @doctorsander7354 Před rokem +2

      Check your manual, mine says 5w-40 but 5w-30 if that's not available. I've used both.

  • @TheOnlyInformant
    @TheOnlyInformant Před 2 lety +2

    The two front screws don't have to come out, just for future reference.

    • @bakihanma7247
      @bakihanma7247 Před 6 měsíci +1

      The screws on skid plate?

    • @TheOnlyInformant
      @TheOnlyInformant Před 6 měsíci

      @@bakihanma7247 correct, because they don't actually screw into the skid plate.

  • @REDDMAN1996
    @REDDMAN1996 Před 2 lety

    Do you detach the battery before or?

  • @AmatriceBand
    @AmatriceBand Před 4 měsíci

    Great. I think the car is supposed to be flat and not inclined on a ramp to change oil.

  • @Jeremya74
    @Jeremya74 Před 11 měsíci

    Perfect example of over engineering