Engines have changed and even more importantly, oils have changed. Help Links to sites selling the filter would also be appreciated if you have them! Anything less than 10K is just a waste of money and resources. From now on, expect your oil to turn black very quickly after each oil change. You work at an oil change place. Doing the 40,000 mile service on my 2013 vw Passat tdi, the first one not covered by the dealer, I was shocked to find no local parts stores carry anything for this car.
I have searched for any tips on this but have not found any. Wear metals will remain at safe levels during this entire first interval thanks to the initial run-in and flush at the factory before the engine was installed in your car. Filter is European, made in Poland. Also, many thanks for your other videos. The only people that stand to benefit from 5K mile changes are Mann filter, and Castrol assuming you use Castrol oil.
However, I cannot figure out what type of oil filter the vehicle takes. Really should dump the myth about oil changes. For most Volkswagens, you can wrap an old belt around the oil filter and unscrew it by hand. Most Volkswagens have the oil type printed on the oil cap - it will likely be 5W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30 or 10W-40. That cleans up the area nicely. There are a great deal of 507.
Quickly found the filter on parts geek at a great price. The oil stayed somewhat honey-colored, then coffee-colored until almost 1000 miles when it was as black as Satan's soul. If you can't do this, see our page to find a Volkswagen Passat oil filter wrench. Well you just have to wiggle it out pretty much. Oil analysis supports 10,000 miles as being realistic for a first change interval. This Part Fits: Catalog: F Vehicle Sub Model Engine 2013 Volkswagen Passat Comfortline 2.
Don If you work at an oil change place, then you make a living telling people to change their oil often. If you work at an oil change place, then you make a living telling people to change their oil often. They key is to loosen and wait for all the oil to drain off the media so you don't make too much of a mess. My problem is that working at an oil change shop, I do not feel comfortable with my vehicle running 10k on an oil change. I replaced all of my other filters this weekend.
I then thoroughly clean the area with degreaser when I am done. If your Passat is too low to the ground to access your drain plug and oil filter, be sure to use jack stands and safe jacking procedures before getting under your Passat. We recommend wearing safety glasses whenever you are working under your Passat. If it isn't printed on the oil cap, check your owners manual for the exact type before adding new oil. It is disgusting to see what a 10k oil looks like so I'm going to go every 5k.
My problem is that working at an oil change shop, I do not feel comfortable with my vehicle running 10k on an oil change. All of these fluids are extremely harmful to your eyes and skin so it is important to protect yourself. . Help Links to sites selling the filter would also be appreciated if you have them! Much better than relying on the dealer, glad I ordered 3. Once you do it a couple times you will get the hang of it. Most importantly, you get a chance to look around under your Passat for potential trouble spots. When you change your own oil, you know that you are putting quality oil in your Passat and that the filter is being changed too.
I wonder how many have had an oil related engine failure. No-Blue, I watched your video for the oil change. This video shows you how to change the oil and oil filter in your 2013 Volkswagen Passat. This video shows you the location of your oil drain plug, oil filter, oil fill cap and dipstick in addition to the steps needed to change the oil and filter in your Passat. I take my time and don't try to muscle it out.
You never know what could be dripping down from the engine, battery acid, engine coolant, brake fluid, etc. Same process to put new filter in. However, I cannot figure out what type of oil filter the vehicle takes. Engines have changed and even more importantly, oils have changed. Is there a certain angle that you have to take it out at or is just a matter of holding your mouth right? I would recommend a Mann filter. Would you put 10W-40 in a car that specifies 5W-30?. Heck, I'm doing 20k on my Golf but my others are still 10k.
It is disgusting to see what a 10k oil looks like so I'm going to go every 5k. Don't change your oil at 5K miles on a car that specifies 10. I have read other posts about just how difficult it is to remove the filter. That was a brand new engine, a condition you hope that particular car never sees again. .