VW Up! GTI - DIY Oil Change Guide & Check

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PLEASE FOLLOW THIS GUIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK - THIS IS AN EASY CAR TO CHANGE THE OIL ON RELATIVE TO OTHERS BUT THERE IS STILL SCOPE FOR EXPENSIVE AND DANGEROUS MISTAKES - WE RECOMMEND YOU ORDER YOUR PARTS FROM VW BASED ON CHASSIS NUMBER. WHAT YOU ARE SUPPLIED MAY VARY FROM WHAT WE SHOW IN THIS VIDEO. IF YOU ARE AT ALL UNSURE, LEAVE THIS JOB TO THE PROFESSIONALS. IF YOU AREN'T THEN READ ON!
This video shows you in detail how to perform an oil change on your VW Up! GTI.
I was surprised that it went over 20 minutes but I hate guides that miss out crucial information so I hope you appreciate the fine toothed comb approach.
PLEASE NOTE : If you order a sump plug and washer from VW along with your oil filter we have been advised this may be a different type with a separate washer for some reason. We have had technical advice from a master technician and he says both types will be fine but as ever, check for leaks once the work is completed, whichever type you go for.
I did say we haven't had a torsion beam on a Golf since the Mk4 but that should have been on a Golf GTI - some lower power versions of Mk7 had a torsion beam believe it or not!
The GTI polo shirt I am wearing is a genuine VW part and available from Parts Depot for just £10.49 (RRP is £32) delivered though only in white and Large , XL and XXL are all that's available now (mine's a medium).
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You can buy ACF-50 here;
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[@JimboJammy]

Great video and very informative for someone like me who isn't so clued up in servicing. Thank you and I look forward to more 😊

[@Boz1211111]

You really did your homework on this... Good info for any car owner

[@christopherreed442]

ACF50 is great stuff and gets used on my motorcycles. Bilt Hamber do a superb range of products for rust-proofing, and will be my first point of call for my GTI. It takes so little time for rust to engulf the surfaces otherwise. Great to see that the filter is so low down, there's no fun to be had in having to stick your arm deep into a warm and often tight engine bay.

[@pedrohenriqueribeiro8326]

Love watching your videos on the new Up gti. Please keep them coming up

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Pedro Henrique Ribeiro, your comments are much appreciated :)

[@hamsterclamper]

Great video, as usual. I've been doing oil changes on my cars for over 30 years, but still picked up a couple of useful tips. I need to check my manual, though, because on the day of delivery, my dealer told me the GTI is the only Up that can go 30,000km or 2 years between servicing. Thoughts?

[@thetyrerjones]

Enjoyed the film.... and very jealous of your workshop 👍

[@volkswizard]

Thanks thetyrerjones :) It's not flash but it's evolved over the years to be perfect for one man working on one car and it's so quiet as you can probably hear which is nice when filming.

[@royc8587]

When I decided to keep my Audi A2 TDi I bought a Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valve and saves all that Faffery with sump plugs. ACF 50 Rocks btw works great on bikes sat for the winter.

[@volkswizard]

Hi Roy, that's a good tip

[@ruhrpilot]

Great work! Did you notice any difference in noise and/or fuel consumption after changing from the factory 508 00 (which is a 0W-20) to the 504 00 (which is 5W-30)?

[@marcobigguns3417]

Hi mate great video big help can you tell me if I use mobile 1 will this damage the car I use it on all my cars these days but I was worried to hear you stating about oils at the video start much appreciated Marco

[@MauriceNL1]

2:50 is there an option for oil so u know when the engine is warm and ready to rev high?

[@monstrous_raccoon]

Nice video 👍😁 Like to see the first service to 👍😁

[@volkswizard]

Thanks, come back in May 2019 and there will probably be a first service video too performed by VW but IIRC this is just an oil change anyway and unlikely to even see a computer plugged in. Second service is just oil filter, I think 40k miles or 4 years will be the big one so see you in 2022!

[@user-lu2cg9fo8i]

i see how you keep it the car ...from you is fantastic to buy a wv up

[@FroggyFrog9000]

great vid

[@ddb82]

Great video, thank you!

[@94Alexio94]

Do you have the part number or just specs of the threaded oil cap?

[@zahidsamra7700]

Can somebody guide please? How much mobil oil needed for vw up 2012 for gearbox oil change?

[@harrisonread2545]

You need way more subs 👍

[@volkswizard]

That's very kind of you - the sub count is indeed disappointing but I will keep plodding on as long people like my content and hopefully it will start to grow a bit quicker. Thank you for commenting :)

[@4L3xN3t]

What's the size of the tool to undo the oil filter? Is it 76mm?

[@NannaSandbjerg]

Your videos are really good, hope you make some more videos.👍 Then are not so many on KZbin, which is in English.

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Trine, much appreciated 👍

[@Alex_fergo]

So what did it do for the fuel consumption?

[@sparkford04]

Andrew good stuff, Mine is now on 7000 miles, cracking on in my great fun car. My oil pretty clean on the stick, hardly a drop used in that mileage. Did you have too reset computer service warning light , for next service interval - does it have one indeed or is it really old school like me. Did you check the filter for metal fragment / mag plug and actual state of the old oil?

[@volkswizard]

Hi Keith. I didn't reset the reminder because I want it to still be due in a year or 10k miles, whichever comes soonest. The filter is metal so would need cutting open which will create metal particles! I can tell you have a Porsche as this is normal with their paper filters, do it all the time. The plug isn't magnetic. The oil was good but then it would be at 1800 miles and nigh on impossible to see the swarf if there is some as it shoots out of the sump. I'm not too worried about specifically seeing swarf, the point of the change is to get rid of that first oil because if there is swarf it will be in there for 10k miles, for what it costs (£30-£35?) not worth thinking too hard about :)

[@sparkford04]

Andrew, Who needs hi-tech parking ,when you can do this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKHaZpyelM2beq8

[@m.nasrullahkhan6268]

Hi Any body can please guide me how to change 2013 VW UP! Automatic transmission (also known as ASG) oil change. My UP has done 96000 km done on it and it has shown transmission warning sign on instrument panel in yellow and red color which were disappear after re-start. Please guide me

[@davidjohnson-io6kp]

Excellent ...

[@ds70bonneville]

always put some new oil into the filter so the filter element is already oilsoaked after first startup and doesnt have to fight trough a dry filterelement, so the oil gets quickly to the journalbearings, just a protip

[@gti20vtMarcel]

Like the silver GTI in the back to! Got the same one in silver only with a slightly bigger engine. :) Nice vid., one question tho why use LL oil??, i think you keep up the shorter interval of oil change!?

[@volkswizard]

Hi GT20VT. Would love a 1.8T Lupo if it can brake OK and in a straight line :) I used LL oil because it costs only a bit more than the 5w/40 stuff and I know it's definitely approved for the car. I don't know what oil it comes with from the factory so I don't know if I've gone up or down. Can't see a point in using cheaper oil even if it's going to get changed in 8200 miles, I'd be wanting to change it again after 5000 miles, while now I don't think LL oil will degrade much so it can stay in until the next oil change at 10k :)

[@gti20vtMarcel]

Indeed the price difference is not the issue, LL oil is ok aslong the people don't think it can stay in for 30K but over 6 years or so! :) Black sludge destroyed many engine's, 1.8T for example was sensitive about that. But i know that won't happen to you!

[@volkswizard]

The amount of filthy oil filler areas I used to see on 1.8T and even 2.7 V6 on RS4 all from absolutely trashed oil. When you see a new engine you realise how clean it is under the cap. I've done 1800 miles and it's still mint. It can only be oil degradation that causes this. Best check of an engine, look under the cap :)

[@NannaSandbjerg]

Nice video male more of them 👍👍💫

[@volkswizard]

Thanks Trine! Much appreciated 👍

[@danielfl.9347]

Fantastic video, really good job, but it is not good for the resell value. I would not buy a car that has not had authorised service. But I would still do my own service.

[@fatwalletboy2]

No mention of running an oil flush through before draining the old oil. Is it overkill or not necessary on new cars?

[@volkswizard]

Definitely not necessary at this mileage. A lot of people say don't use it on older cars either because it can dislodge gunk that blocks the strainer. Best thing to do is just change the oil regularly. This is a running in oil change so is a bit different, 1800 miles oil changes aren't necessary after this one! After that I'd say 5k in the ideal world or 10k absolute max if you are running long life oil. If you track your car then halve that.

[@frederikskaaning1166]

Good video ! - I like that GTI polo you wear where did you buy :)? I will also soon get my Polo GTI in the next few month

[@jimtrotman85]

In the description

[@volkswizard]

Thanks James :)

[@adamwalker7338]

70 mpg????? I know you are running those imperial gallons there, but I'm only getting 56 mpg(imperial). 46.5 mpg to the U.S. gallon. We've had our "High Up" for 4 years now and its been a champ. I'm doing the oil change myself this time. I've been doing them on my cars for as long as I've been driving. Good advice on the early oil change for a new car. We've got 41K miles on ours. We do mostly in town driving.

[@resnonverba137]

A good basic guide. A little more light underneath would have been good.

[@volkswizard]

Basic - it's 21 minutes! What did I miss out dude?!

[@resnonverba137]

It's a basic task.. dude.

[@gtibruce]

Does any one know if these engines are direct injection?

[@mattcleaver-rice4288]

Great guide! Ordered mine on the day they were released, and still haven't got a build week confirmed!

[@Puddingtops]

Matt Cleaver-Rice Join the club ! I ordered 5th March and still no build date . One day it will arrive I hope!

[@volkswizard]

Sorry to hear about the delays guys especially Matt ordering on 8/2 - that is not good. Has your dealer given a reason?

[@mattcleaver-rice4288]

They mentioned something about WLTP which hasn't helped, but have offered a gesture of goodwill as they can't give me a definitive answer. The same day I placed and order, a lady ordered a T-roc and her build week is week 5 2019!

[@monstrous_raccoon]

Matt Cleaver-Rice That's insane 😮 Over here it's about 4 months.

[@nigelwilliamson5714]

I ordered mine on Tuesday which is week 32, and it is scheduled for build week 36, which is the 1st week of September.

[@Bulgdoom]

Volks, have u fiound out the real differences between the 115hp and 90 hp engine besides the particulate filter?

[@volkswizard]

Hard to say as it will be mainly internal. Need an ETKA geek like VW tech Jordan to look it all up :)

[@paul8000]

I think only the 115ps engine has an integrated intercooler, allowing more boost to be used reliably. www.autoexpress.co.uk/volkswagen/up/gti this article says VW added an intercooler for the gti engine.

[@andyjonc]

Great video mate, enjoyed watching that. Thanks for the link to ACF-50 on Amazon. I bought some for my motorbike, but I changed the sort order from recommended to low-high & found it cheaper! (every penny counts) A seller local to me here in Cornwall, Opie Oils had it listed at £15.49 inc delivery, but cos they are local I popped down & got a can for £13.99 - bargain! FYI they have a good article about ACF-50, which some of your other viewers may find useful. The link is: blog.opieoils.co.uk/all-posts/acf-50-motorcycle/ Cheers and look forward to the next video!

[@alexmolete]

Can this oil change guide be applied to any one litre TSI engine?

[@volkswizard]

Hi Alex, that's a good question. I have serviced a Seat Mii and remembered that was dead easy and very similar but oil quality and quantity may well be different on the other engines.

[@alexmolete]

Good to know! I appreciate your work! Keep it up!

[@wolvoman1]

Would it not be cheaper to buy a box of sump plug washers instead of plug and washer?

[@volkswizard]

Washer has to be cut off if you want to change it, it doesn’t just come off. Then getting the right type of washer to prevent sump thread from stripping or oil and leaking is not easy. Most garages just reuse the bolt and washer but a lot of garages also strip the thread in sump. Do it right, do it once.

[@danielfl.9347]

That oil is dark after such few miles. Did you drive it hard / high RPM?

[@volkswizard]

Just the light

[@danielfl.9347]

@@volkswizard Ah, gotcha. For one second I thought you had TDI swapped it xD

[@FINMrCurly]

Well cant really see were part locate becauce camera is waving but ok video still

[@malcolmscott4150]

Great car - I thought only diesels have a particulate filter

[@volkswizard]

That was the case until recently but petrols also have them now. www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/volkswagen-equips-petrol-cars-particulate-filter-technology

[@malcolmscott4150]

Thanks so much for link - dpf replacement costs an issue in Oz due to them not lasting and replacement costs are high

[@volkswizard]

it's an issue here too especially as cars that have had them removed should fail the annual government inspection as of May 2017

[@roconnor01]

Doesn't that invalidate your warranty?

[@volkswizard]

No why would it?

[@finhouston7500]

Did you say 13nm or 30nm

[@volkswizard]

30nm

[@sherabnamdhak6485]

Why not just change the washer. Seems daft to do the plug every time. Just a thought.

[@volkswizard]

When a car is under warranty it's best not to mess as VW will find any excuse to bounce a claim these days. If you ask VW for a washer they don't list one for this car so it has to be a plug and washer. Divert from "servicing to manufacturers' specification' at your own risk! TBH even on cars that are out of warranty I replace the plug as I know 100% it's going to seal perfectly each time.

[@sherabnamdhak6485]

volkswizard thanks for the quick reply, my point if it was one was well just a thought. Your point on the warranty is of course totally correct, I have a Audi TT TDI mk2 on an 58 plate my guy does it all by the book as well he uses Audi parts and only Audi parts I know or should I say my wallet does. I suppose that’s why I use him. Lol.

[@user-lh8ql5zr5e]

I would easily buy a car from you, if the steering wheel was on the left side🚗

[@volkswizard]

You are too kind 😁

[@roconnor01]

You need to uses a head light for viewers to see clearly.

[@volkswizard]

Not a bad idea! I want to do some more videos from under cars and lighting is the issue that's stopping me, will check it out. I do have a Petzl but needs batteries, will get onto it

[@Puddingtops]

Acf50 is rubbish ! Used it for years and found it didn’t protect anything on my car. I’ve just bought some bilt hamber atom Mac for regular anti corrosion protection . As this is from bilt hamber it will do what it say on the tin unlike acf50 . Not used it yet as I’m saving it for my Up gti when it arrives. 👍

[@volkswizard]

Hi Sean. You don't say why you have such a negative experience of ACF-50 but a lot of people me included swear by it. I don't have any experience of Atom Mac but it looks like a completely different product to ACF-50. For a start people are spraying it on brake discs. The oily nature of ACF-50 means you'd want it nowhere near brake discs. ACF-50 is used in aeronautical applications and you don't have many products approved for this type of use that are 'rubbish' because of the nature of the materials they are protecting.

[@Puddingtops]

volkswizard Hi Volkswizard! I found it didn’t offer the corrosion resistance all the hype promised. Did a non scientific test with a brake disc I changed on my car with one side coated with acf50 and the other side with 3 in 1 spay oil . Left disc hang on a tree branch and a few weeks both sides showed almost identical amounts of rust so acf50 did no better than 3 in 1 oil and didn’t stop rust. This backs up what I found on the car and around the garden ( gates, locks , hinges and garden tool ect. Maybe I didn’t apply it correctly or it was a duff batch but it didn’t work for me. I’ll happily send you what I have left completely free for you to test if you want? I’ll be trying the atom mac out as this also has great reviews is easy to apply with a garden spray bottle and it will migrate into every crevice but will need regular but dead easy applications. It’s also Uk made and bilt hamber don’t make anything that’s not top quality.

[@tomstacey4242]

I must admin I didn't like ACF50 too much - it's greasy so when spraying onto suspension components, it attracts particles which I'm sure will accelerate wear. On flat clean surfaces, it ends up making them super dirty. Atom Mac (which is made locally to me) seems to have had excellent reviews and it water based so not so sticky. I suggest a try Andrew?

[@Puddingtops]

tomstacey Totally agree. I bought ACF 50 ( spray can ) based on great reviews and it didn’t work for me so bought the 1 litre pump spray bottle ( as all the hype still had me sucked in ) and that didn’t work. Messy , attracts dirt and didn’t protect from corrosion any better than a basic oil like 3 in one and over priced. I’m always amused at people that say it protected my bike over winter while off the road and in the garage as I never had any of my bikes rust while in winter hibernation and they had nothing more than a wipe over with some gt85. I even had a Aprillia Falco that was stored outside under a bike cover and that didn’t have a speck of rust on it with a wipe over with the nothing special gt85. Ive yet to use the Atom Mac on my UP gti as I’m still waiting for it lol ! But I’ll report back in 2020 . What looks good is the piss easy application with garden sprayer and the way it migrates to all parts and when used on brake discs after washing stops flash corrosion .

[@tomstacey4242]

I've bought some Atom Mac. first try today - washed the car, sprayed on the brake discs and put the car away in the garage. We'll see!

[@richardglover1200]

U. Need. 0 30.

[@Danny-qq5nr]

Over fussy a new sump plug after 2k miles ridiculous he obviously has plenty of cash. I bet the customers don’t get the same treatment.

[@volkswizard]

Thanks for commenting Danny. Would you like me to show you receipts for sump plugs if you send me your email address. I buy them in bulk every so often from Febi Bilstein so they are OE quality but a lot cheaper than from VW. I replace them every time regardless of whose car or the mileage as I do the job properly which I accept is unusual. What's the mileage got to do with it anyway? Once they are tightened the crush washer has done it's job and may never reseal again so best practice is that it should be replaced. My view is that while leaks are rare I can buy lots of sump plugs for the cost of replacing an engine for the one time when it does leak.

[@volkswizard]

I didn't remember I said I buy them in bulk in the video, you can even see the box - so why would I buy them in bulk if don't use them all the time? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m52clo2Mn76Ygc0 I haven't got that much cash I can afford to replace an engine by not using a new one :)

[@Danny-qq5nr]

volkswizard ok dude you have my respect ✊