Add an Oil Filter to a VW

Regularly scheduled oil changes can extend the life of your VW and also help it run better. Changing the oil filter is also part of regular maintenance because it cleans the oil that passes through the engine, therefore reducing the amount of dirt and contamination that enters it. If an oil filter is not regularly changed, the filter will become clogged and unable to clean the oil that lubricates and helps the engine perform. Adding an oil filter to your VW can be done in very little time and can help prevent a very costly engine repair.

Procedures:
1. Open the hood and locate the oil filter positioned near the front of the engine block, behind and below the cooling fan. The oil filter is attached to the oil filter housing which is part of the engine block. The housing is held in place by an oil filter stem that the oil filter screws onto.
2. Place a bucket under the oil filter to catch any draining oil once the filter is removed. Put an oil filter wrench over the old oil filter and turn it counterclockwise to remove it. Put the old filter in the bucket and let it drain.
3. Clean the surface where the new filter will sit with a towel to remove any debris. Apply a thin film of oil over the rubber seal on the oil filter's open end and fill the filter with oil by pouring it into its open side. Place the new oil filter back onto the oil filter stem. Turn the filter clockwise to tighten it as much as you can by hand. Position the oil filter wrench over the oil filter and rotate it clockwise 1/2-turn more to seat the filter into position.