Volkswagen Beetle (1998-2011) TDI - Change the Oil and Filter

Volkswagen Beetle (1998-2011)
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Manufacturer	Volkswagen
Parent company	Volkswagen Group
Production	1998–2011
Assembly	1998 - 1999: Germany; 2000 - 2010: Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
Predecessor	Volkswagen Beetle
Successor	TBC
Class	Small family car
Body style(s)	2-door sedan; 2-door convertible
Layout	front engine, front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform
Engine(s)	petrol engines:; 1.4L I4 16 valve; 1.6L I4; 1.8L I4 Turbocharged; 2.0L I4; 2.3L VR5 20 valve; 2.5L I5 20 valve; 3.2L VR6 32 valve (RSI) ; diesel engines:; 1.9L I4 TDI
Transmission(s)	5-speed manual; 6-speed manual; 4-speed automatic; 6-speed automatic tiptronic
Wheelbase	99 in
Length	163 in
Width	68 in
Height	59.5 in (1998-2000),; 59 in (hatch 2003-present),; 59.1 in (convertible)
Related	Audi A3 Mk1; Audi TT Mk1; SEAT León Mk1; SEAT Toledo Mk2; Škoda Octavia Mk1; Volkswagen Golf Mk4; Volkswagen Jetta/Bora

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This article shows an oil extractor being used to change the oil and filter on a VW 2001 Beetle TDI. Using this method, the do-it-yourself person can change the oil from the top of the engine without crawling under the car.

Reminder: Remember, it is illegal to dispose of used motor oil improperly. Before doing this procedure, we recommend you find a local quick-lube place that will accept your dirty oil at no charge.

[edit] Tools Needed

10mm nutdriver
Oil extractor
Oil filter wrench for ALH diesel engine
Strap wrench
Hook pick
Oil funnel

[edit] Supplies Needed

1-gallon Shell Rotella T 5W-40 synthetic motor oil
1- Oil filter for ALH diesel engine

[edit] Instructions

Run the engine until the engine oil is at a normal operating temperature.
Park the Beetle TDI on level ground and turn the ignition switch to the "OFF" position.
Raise the hood with the hood release lever inside the passenger compartment.
Remove the three nuts that secure the top engine cover and oil dip stick, using a 10mm nut driver.
Remove the vacuum hose attached to the bracket on back of engine cover and remove engine cover.

Removing Top Engine Cover
Connect the main suction tube of the oil extractor into the engine dip stick tube.
Extract the oil from the crankcase by pumping the extractor pump lever several pumps to create a vacuum.

Changing Oil in Beetle
Continue the pumping action until all of the old oil has been removed from the sump of the Beetle. When all of the oil has been removed, the suction tube will be clear and no bubbles in the tube.
Remove the oil filter cover with a wrench that is designed for the VW ALH diesel engine. A strap wrench can also be used to remove the filter cover. Remove by turning counterclockwise.
Using the fingers, remove the oil filter (it's full of oil) from the oil filter housing. Discard the removed filter.

Removing Oil Filter Cover
Remove the two (2) O-rings from the oil filter stem, using a hook pick of other suitable tool. Discard the removed O-rings.

Removing O-rings from filter stem
Install the new O-rings in the filter stem with the fingers only.
Place the suction tube in the oil filter housing, using the oil extractor that was used previously.

Removing oil from filter housing with oil extractor
Pump the lever on the oil extractor several pumps to remove the old oil from all crevices in filter housing.
Remove the oil extractor suction tube from the oil filter housing.
Fill the oil filter housing with one (1) gallon of 5W-40 synthetic motor oil, using a funnel.

Filling filter housing with new engine oil
Place a new oil filter on the filter stem. Place the filter in the filter housing.

Placing new oil filter in filter housing
Screw on the oil filter cover and tighten until snug. A torque wrench was used to tighten the filter cover. The torque specification is 18-ftlb.

Using torque wrench to tighten filter cover to factory specification
Finish up by removing all tools from the work area.
Start the Beetle and run the engine for two (2) minutes.
Shut the engine off and check for oil leaks.
Install the top engine cover that was removed and install vacuum hose in bracket that was previously removed. Install dip stick in dip stick tube.
Close the engine hood.
Test drive the Beetle TDI.