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Replacing The Oil And Oil Filter On A VW Golf R 2.0
The Golf R has a plastic sump and a unique plastic sump plug that twists and locks into position which avoids over tightening. The sump plug needs renewing as it has an O-ring seal.
Oil filter 06L115562B
Oil 5 litres ZGB115QLB01501 and 1 litre ZGB115QLB01500
Sump plug
![]() | Lift off the engine cover. |
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![]() | Use a 32mm socket to undo the oil filter housing. |
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![]() | Remove the oil filter and housing. |
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![]() | You can undo the sump plug with a large flat bladed tool like a screw driver and turn anti clockwise. |
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![]() | Catch the oil in a suitable container. |
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![]() | Replace the sump plug with a new one. |
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![]() | Remove the old oil filter... |
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![]() | ....and replace the oil filter housing seal. |
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![]() | Now insert the new oil filter.... |
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![]() | ....and torque up to 25NM + 5. |
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![]() | Unscrew the oil filler cap. |
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![]() | Pour in about 5.7 litres of the recommended engine oil, screw the filler cap back on then briefly start the engine to circulate the oil. |
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![]() | Pull out the dip stick and wipe it, put it back in, pull it out again... |
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![]() | ....check the oil level and top up if needed. |
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![]() | You'll then need to reset the service light. |
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