VW Beetle Oil Change & Light Reset 2011-2019 2.0L

[@mattfields2033]

Update: just changed oil in the beetle for the first time. Dude your video made it so easy. Thank you so much for this info. I ordered extra drain plugs and compression washers too. Simple and easy and saves so much money over having a dealer do it.

[@PyroPisces]

I was so ready to learn how to change my own oil in 2017 after a local shop charged me $90. I completely missed the fact I'd need a jack to make the underneath accessible! 😂 Still an interesting video, very helpful to at least have an idea of how it works.

[@f14tomcataocretired95]

Excellent Video! Well documented & explained of tools & materials needed and maintenance instructions!! This is going to be a BREEZE!!! BIG THANKS and have a great Navy Day!!!! Thumbs Up Hit.

[@mattfields2033]

Excellent video! Bought daughter a 2014 beetle convertible and due for first oil change since we bought it. Appreciate all this really well explained info. Definitely not used to changing oil in this thing.

[@danielperry13]

Gf just got a turbo beetle and this video helped out a lot in changing the oil for them, thank you 🤘🏻

[@AndrewDeVries211]

Happy it helped!

[@PureDFX]

Please remember to always, ALWAYS use jack stands. Working under a vehicle supported only by hydraulic floor jacks is just asking for trouble.

[@EliaCashen]

Great video and well explained. Nice that your year only requires 5w30. Mine specs 5w40. Also, I would have two co-pilots to avoid conflict. The only missing part you may consider in future videos is the use of jack stands. These bugs are so low to the ground if one or both of your jacks failed, your co-pilot would have to pilot. Otherwise, awesome explanation. I was having dealer do mine as the cost of oil, filter, washer...etc was only 10-15$ less than they were charging. Now they've doubled and I refuse to pay. Thank you sir!

[@JMPerf]

Thanks for the video, can you please write me down the torque spec for oil drain plug, oil filter cap, ans for all the bolt of the under panel ? thanks a lot

[@robindevries3429]

Such a classic ride 🐞

[@danielabbate9001]

Thanks 4 the tip 2 reset

[@telumears]

That reset piece was gold! I wonder why you don't level the car for complete drain and then relift? Can you advise re: my back-up and side alerts now do not default to "ON" every time I start the car after I have activated on previous drive. This started with new battery install. Previously the setting was always "ON", unless I changed it. Thank you!

[@AndrewDeVries211]

When I lift the front of the car. It actually tilts the oil pan so the drain bolt is lower? So I feel I’m getting all of the oil out. I hope that makes sense. I don’t have an answer for the 2nd question you added. I do know vw’s act a little funny after a battery change. Like the windows auto lowering/raising when opening doors can be off. They fixed them selves after a few drives.

[@static75]

I'm wondering if it would be possible to cut an access hole through the skid plate to access the oil drain plug for easier, faster oil changes. What are your thoughts on this?

[@AndrewDeVries211]

Honestly not a bad idea. Cut enough space to turn a ratchet. I’ve seen different 1/4 valves for Toyota trucks in place of the drain bolt. Wonder if someone has one for vw, that would be nice.

[@markw1123]

If you use an oil extraction pump you will have no need to go under the car. I've used a Pela 6000 for years. Since this car has the filter on top it makes the job super easy and clean.

[@stevenbenedict6368]

Wait, how much oil did you actually initially put in?

[@curtpopejoy9884]

I have a 2016 VW Beetle convertible demin edition. Do those same bits work for it as well?

[@tracyabbate2449]

what's the best oil filter for my 2014 vw r-line beetle! thanks.

[@joehyundaitech7961]

these bolts are called tripple squares use the correct bit the hex will work but it does not grab all of the points

[@Almadabes]

Offered to do an oil change for my gf next time. Its coming up and now im like "I better find out how many screws these germans put in my way"

[@mrjaxx4947]

What air filter you got. Could send a link to it pls

[@mgm842]

I need it also

[@joehyundaitech7961]

oil drain bolt torque spec is 22 ft lbs

[@edgartaylor7421]

When it comes to turbocharged direct injection engines you want to stay the factory oil and filters

[@dccooper3355]

Wix filters only

[@AndrewDeVries211]

Thanks I will look into them

[@cousinfook]

It's a pain removing that plate

[@kevinburns8849]

Does anyone else have a hard time with the engine cover

[@AndrewDeVries211]

If it’s the same model as this video, just give it a good pull 👍

[@joehyundaitech7961]

there is a difference between hex and torx the t25 is not hex its torx

[@cary3428]

Wix

[@AndrewDeVries211]

Went with a wix for our Atlas last week.

[@nicholassmith9231]

weird critique but your camera focuses too well

[@jamesfranko5098]

Is that skid plate splash guard aftermarket? The one on mine is plastic

[@AndrewDeVries211]

This one is the original. Maybe different years or models came with plastic