Eric1285
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I've got a 2009 GTI with the new TSI engine. I've been looking everywhere for a good guide to doing oil changes. I've never changed the oil on any vehicle before but would like to do so for my new car, since the dealer is only giving me free oil changes ever 10k miles and I'd really prefer to have them done every 5k.
So, if anyone with a TSI is doing an oil change soon (or has done one) would you mind posting up a quick guide? Pictures would be fantastic, but a well written guide should suffice. From what I've read it's supposed to be quite easy.
I've done some reading already and it looks like I'm going to need a few tools in addition to the oil itself. I stopped by Autozone tonight and picked up the following:
I know I'll also have to pick up an oil filter and drain plug. I'll probably get these at the dealership although I may pick it up on ecstuning if they try to screw me on the price. Is there anything else I'll need, other than a drain pan? I'm not sure what sort of hand tools are required but we have a good assortment in the garage, and worst case scenario I can probably borrow whatever I need from my neighbor.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me out...I'm looking forward to taking care of my car!
Edit: Forgot to ask if I'll need ramps or a jack and jackstands. Don't have any of these right now, but I read that it's possible to do an oil change without lifting the car up. I've been eying a jack and stands set at Sears but it hasn't gone on sale since the holidays. There's no way I'm getting underneath the car supported by just the widow maker (friend of mine nearly got crushed under his F-350 when the stock jack failed on him) and I'm a bit scared of driving over a set of ramps.
So, if anyone with a TSI is doing an oil change soon (or has done one) would you mind posting up a quick guide? Pictures would be fantastic, but a well written guide should suffice. From what I've read it's supposed to be quite easy.
I've done some reading already and it looks like I'm going to need a few tools in addition to the oil itself. I stopped by Autozone tonight and picked up the following:
- Funnel
- Oil Filter "B" Wrench (read another post here that said this was necessary...not really sure what it attaches to but I'm sure I'll figure it out)
- 1 Quart of Castrol 0W-30 (German Castrol and yes, I know I'll need more than this but Autozone has a rewards program based on $20 purchases, so I'll make another couple trips there so I can get more credits)
I know I'll also have to pick up an oil filter and drain plug. I'll probably get these at the dealership although I may pick it up on ecstuning if they try to screw me on the price. Is there anything else I'll need, other than a drain pan? I'm not sure what sort of hand tools are required but we have a good assortment in the garage, and worst case scenario I can probably borrow whatever I need from my neighbor.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help me out...I'm looking forward to taking care of my car!
Edit: Forgot to ask if I'll need ramps or a jack and jackstands. Don't have any of these right now, but I read that it's possible to do an oil change without lifting the car up. I've been eying a jack and stands set at Sears but it hasn't gone on sale since the holidays. There's no way I'm getting underneath the car supported by just the widow maker (friend of mine nearly got crushed under his F-350 when the stock jack failed on him) and I'm a bit scared of driving over a set of ramps.
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