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

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:
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Mann HU 719/6X Oil FIlter:
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Castrol EDGE 5w-40 Full Synthetic Motor Oil:
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VW Oil Drain Plug N90813202:
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[@TheShawk0]

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]

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]

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

[@kevinsilman2316]

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 ?

[@Ruckusism]

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.

[@anthropomorphicmonster9113]

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.

[@richchiarito9794]

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]

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

[@golobayj]

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!

[@richrodriguez6543]

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]

Lmao I was thinking the same thing 😂

[@mil1032]

Best video I've seen online. Very descriptive.

[@timsdriveway5309]

Thank you for watching and for the comment!

[@Bluegrassriver8]

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

[@BasicFolders]

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

[@AcherontiaStyx]

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]

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?

[@shockwave538]

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!

[@bigmexicangorilla8088]

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]

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

[@boomerguy9935]

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.

[@timsdriveway5309]

Good to know! Thanks for watching!

[@montakims]

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

[@Kevin-fn1rn]

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

[@timsdriveway5309]

Great tip! Thanks for watching!

[@danmichael9891]

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

[@radianthaze5332]

Amazing video. I understood everything clearly. Thank you!

[@andymccloskey8039]

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

[@timsdriveway5309]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@andymccloskey8039]

These scams are getting pretty elaborate..

[@Smigsmacker]

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]

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

[@timsdriveway5309]

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

[@Tokushima77]

Thank you

[@javiercastillo872]

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]

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

[@hawkercaine]

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

[@josemirandajasso6798]

thanks for your video I found it very useful

[@timsdriveway5309]

Thanks for watching!

[@josemirandajasso6798]

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

[@papolfo]

Great video, thank you sir!!!

[@gregoryjones2003]

> 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]

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]

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]

No one asked

[@themachine8009]

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

[@Bluegrassriver8]

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

[@jasonmorris2813]

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

[@timsdriveway5309]

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.

[@AmatriceBand]

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

[@lovebloomsfromafar6302]

VERY well done video! Thank you!

[@nastyaesthetix555]

You should do a video of you doing the transmission fluid

[@timsdriveway5309]

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

[@whatjamesthinks]

@@timsdriveway5309Is it time yet?

[@teamjechavarria]

Very helpful thank you 👍🏻

[@rimc8783]

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]

"Ripped that stupid plastic off!" 🤣 Ikr!

[@cincokees631]

Thank you for sharing

[@timsdriveway5309]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@saucygyro]

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!

[@scarfaceAC2]

Welp. This is silly. Thanks VW

[@bigmexicangorilla8088]

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

[@Sarah_Kinz]

Did you ever figure it out

[@pedroariza7892]

well done video!!!

[@ryanogden1]

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

[@timsdriveway5309]

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!

[@carolynp7844]

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

[@timsdriveway5309]

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

[@MrSakamotothecat]

Very helpful

[@TheOnlyInformant]

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

[@bakihanma7247]

The screws on skid plate?

[@TheOnlyInformant]

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

[@D4N1EL-]

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.

[@Fps2Russia]

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

[@timsdriveway5309]

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!!

[@Chip1189]

A vacuum wasn't required?

[@felixortiz8524]

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

[@timsdriveway5309]

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.

[@themachine8009]

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

[@zayk8833]

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

[@timsdriveway5309]

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]

Can I use synthetic blend?

[@timsdriveway5309]

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.

[@A1Aquatics204]

Solid car ?

[@scholazitajoe8091]

How much is this car now

[@doblectv2537]

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

[@doctorsander7354]

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

[@Jeremya74]

Perfect example of over engineering

[@REDDMAN1996]

Do you detach the battery before or?