How to Change the Oil in 2016-2018 VW Jetta 1.4L | Sons of Speed

[@CJCrossley]

Great walk through. I got a 2017 Jetta and have not done any work on it myself. This gives me the confidence to do so!

[@SonsofSpeed]

Thanks, and we’re very glad you found the video useful!

[@GPBlue-zl3sx]

I own a 2016 model. Changing the battery is really easy. I want to do an oil change next.

[@al7385]

Best video on this task. Would just add a note that the oil level will initially drop as the oil filter fills up after restarting the engine, so check the dipstick thereafter to ensure the oil level is perfect. Thanks.

[@_lotion54]

thanks for the video! my first oil change after getting my 2017 jetta is coming up soon and im gonna attempt to do it myself, perfect timing :)

[@CJCrossley]

How’d it go?

[@lazylearner967]

Just picked up a 2017 and will do the oil this weekend. Thanks you! Great Vid.

[@SonsofSpeed]

Thank you!

[@sergiomonroy715]

Great video well explained 👍 step by step thanks !!

[@mattcheatwood6085]

This is overall a great video for someone who isn't familiar with oil changes. However, I did see one thing that was very concerning. You mentioned going finger tight and then one full turn beyond that. That is the best way to bend the threads that hold the oil filter on. I have seen it a dozen times over the years. Finger tight and then one quarter turn is all you need after you lubricate the seals. I have never had an oil filter leak doing it that way. I have done all my vehicles that way and have never had a problem and have done multiple other oil changes the same way for friends and family. Even going a half turn beyond finger tight can bend the threads and cause an oil leak. Just some personal experience.

[@jarekgrenier6863]

Personally I cut out a small part of the big plastic cover underneath the car so I can do oil changes without removing it. 95% of the cover is still there so, no big deal for dust and water.

[@yiranjack]

Dude, you were taking off irrelevant screws off for this job, only 8 T25 screws off on the sides then you can take off the engine splash shield.

[@tjlqk3]

Right!

[@tenfriskydingos]

Yup just did this and can confirm only 8 needed to be removed

[@EsteBandido_YT]

Question! The manual for 2016 1.4L TSI mentions that either 5w-30 and 5w-40 are good for the engine. Which would would be more preferable in regards of durability and reliability for the engine? Also maybe for better fuel economy

[@SonsofSpeed]

Generally speaking, the heavier the weight (the second number), the better it will do in hotter situations with a trade off of fuel economy. So if you're in a climate that doesn't get scorching hot, or you're not tracking the car and you'd like to maximize your fuel economy, go with the 5w-30.

[@sandorfilep6904]

In the case of CZCA, it is more 0w20 ?

[@charleshines5700]

Is that a manual transmission? I don't see the Volkswagen emblem on the automatics

[@johnk815]

Great video. Thanks

[@SonsofSpeed]

Our pleasure, thank you!

[@joejackson5174]

I seen you push the 0.0set on the dash, but what did you push after that to reply on wether or not you wanted to reset...

[@SonsofSpeed]

Just use the “OK” button on the steering wheel for that.

[@dyepaintball403]

thank you

[@edelsovaldes728]

Thank

[@EsteBandido_YT]

Wait. No link for some jacks? :( Aside from that, nice explanation!

[@SonsofSpeed]

Thanks for pointing that out, we’ll have some up soon!

[@jbr8879]

Please help ....i change oil from Peteol station...they don't change drain plug....what is your opinion

[@SonsofSpeed]

Just so we understand, they reused the drain plug? If so, you should check for leaks often and check your oil level with each fillup. If you notice any leaks or low oil, have the oil changed again while changing the plug or at least the washer. Obviously, you’ll want to select a better mechanic for the next oil change.

[@dallasdickinson8324]

Is that a diesel model? Just asking because of the way it sounded when you were under the car while running

[@SonsofSpeed]

No, it’s a gas model. A lot of these modern 4-cylinders sound a bit like diesels at idle.

[@aleksandarilievski5998]

Amazing job 👏 👌 👍

[@SonsofSpeed]

Thank you!

[@imsneeky]

i have the extremely rare 2017 golf tsi 1.8 engine of which no replacement oil filters were ever made,at least going by available ones near any store within 50 miles of me,it has a single use oil pan nut,which no one knows anything about at any store near me and a filter housing also made of plastic,which requires 1.000000045 nm of torque to retighten or it cracks

[@AirAttack6]

That suxx

[@suepetrof7919]

Are you the famous Art Vandelay of Vandelay Inds.?? LOL!

[@EsteBandido_YT]

Try to get the part number from VW website, then go to ecstuning or give RockAuto a try

[@minnesnowtan9970]

I find it difficult to read the dipstick, and have heard that a third party dipstick would be easier to read. If true, who makes a good dipstick for the 1.4?

[@abbasab_ov9060]

Only oil type vw 502 00 ?

[@Cubanogar]

What would cause the oil filter to leak around the gasket?

[@SonsofSpeed]

The biggest culprit is usually having an old oil gasket separate from the old filter and stay attached to the car, so make sure there’s not one stuck to the car when you change. Next would be failure to properly tighten the filter.

[@serowtravellog1841]

i just put a bit teflon on the bolt

[@carterconfidential7110]

Awesome video!

[@SonsofSpeed]

Glad you liked it, thanks!

[@dalilamoh1601]

How much torque for the oil filter please

[@matthall2071]

I usually use the German phrase for that. “Gudentite” 😂

[@husseymangtv]

Nice video! Is there any possibility i can do this with basic professional floor jacks? Or is it not worth the risk? Because these types of cars are pretty low

[@SonsofSpeed]

Hussey we always recommend supporting the car on jack stands once you raise it with the jack. Jacks have been known to fail, and you don’t want to be under the car without anything else supporting it if that happens.

[@husseymangtv]

@@SonsofSpeed okay cool thank you! So having a few good rated jack stands would give me enough room to do this job? First time car owner here so i have some basic questions lol

[@SonsofSpeed]

Yes, that should give you enough room along with a creeper. Good luck!

[@husseymangtv]

@@SonsofSpeed sweet then im excited for the future haha keep up the vids!

[@dallasdickinson8324]

There are car ramps called Rhino ramps, I don't go under a car using a jack anymore. Had a very close call, literally seconds after I got out from under the car the jack collapsed😬

[@LA_Native]

Is the process very similar to a 2016-2018 VW Passat?

[@SonsofSpeed]

We can’t say for sure as we’ve never worked on a Passat and that car wasn’t available with this engine.

[@LA_Native]

@@SonsofSpeed thank you for the response and insightful video!

[@EsteBandido_YT]

I believe starting 2017 is different from the 2016. At least the reset function from the dashboard

[@manuelsalvatierra2940]

So factory drain plug is longer than the replacement drain plug? That's the only difference and reason to replace the plug?

[@SonsofSpeed]

Manuel Salvatierra yes, the original plug is longer, but VW’s replacement plug is shorter. If you can cut the washer from the original plug without damaging it, you could reuse that plug with the crush washers. VW does not recommend reusing the plug with the same washer.

[@johnk815]

Why wouldn’t you just reuse the original plug? Because you want to change the crush washer and you can’t?

[@WillyD1]

O ok I see now what motors that 1.4 I got the 1.8 and the filters on top cartridge filter don’t need to take the plastic piece off on mine

[@MAchannel2024]

Thanks for the video. the links for the oil plug and oil filter are not the correct ones for a 2017 Jetta SE. Amazon right away shows it is not the right part. Just an FYI..

[@alexdiehl27]

Where is ok for reset computer????????

[@SonsofSpeed]

It's on the steering wheel.

[@AirAttack6]

I only had to drop 4 screws per side, it then slides out

[@patrickdejesus2798]

Yeah, I have 8 in total.

[@user-rv3pc9hc8e]

Remove used filter before make bolt

[@dougerd684]

It's great but only remove the eight screws 4 on each side no need for the front 6

[@anthonypenna5961]

yes you are correct

[@TheDuttonExperience]

I don't know why but it's bothering me that you're not using an impact or at least something with a lithium ion battery.

[@SonsofSpeed]

We don’t know why either 😂 If you’d like to send us a new drill, we’d be happy to use it!

[@user-vn6vx6rf7d]

5W40? Car calls for 0W20 - for 2019 anyway.

[@SonsofSpeed]

This video is only for 2016-18 Jettas with the 1.4L engine. The 2019 Jetta was completely redesigned.

[@maxkarl26]

Great video. Thank you!

[@SonsofSpeed]

Our pleasure, glad you like it!

[@CarlosAugusto-li8dl]

Nice video. Thanks