when you angle the engine like that it drains more than on flat ground. same for my Honda when it says it only takes 4.5 quarts on a regular change but when I use ramps and the engine tilts back it drains more and takes the 5 quart jug usually.
I rotate between Liqui Moly Molygen and Motul. I love the fluorescent additive that’s added to the Liqui Moly Molygen, but the Motul seems to last longer and engine oil temps are lower.
If you want to get most of the oil out then pour a little bit of some left over fresh from previous oil change in to flush the last bit out until running out clean ,then install plug.
Did this job on my Octavia 245 the other day. Personally I don't like putting a jack stand onto the pinch weld. I use pair of Swaben ramps. There is a good strong jack stand point under a removable plastic cover behind the front wheels if youre doing any more substancial work under the car. The oil filter is tightened to 25 nm. Get yourself a torque wrench, why guess? I also clean the filter housing with degreaser, dry it and lubricate the new o ring with clean engine oil.
Awesome video, I saw the Phoenix AZ on the wall, I am in Chandler. Thanks to you I just completed my first oil change on my new 2016 GTI I picked up off my buddy with only 25k miles on it! I have some questions about tuning the car, do you have anyone you can recommend in the area for stage 1?
No. A simple forum search and you would learn every steel oil pan has oil leak issues. Pointless upgrade. The plastic one rarely leaks, is as strong, or stronger, than the steel pans, and no matter if you had a steel pan, if you hit something, it’s going to need to be replaced.
@@JacesOwnWorld why u acting like im clueless? I said that bc he’s lowered and that plastic will definitely bust if he runs into a turtle like i did, thankfully my gli had a steel pan. And i also got a street shield on top of that afterwards.
@@Jnlix1k because he's right. If you switch oil pans to steel on MK7+ they will seep and or leak. If you're worried about hitting the oil pan they sell some nice undershields that will protect the oil pan but the plastic ones are actually in my opinion better they also help keep oil temps down because the plastic can radiate the heat quicker than the metal can so it just depends on what your perspective is.
Lots of people recommending 0W40 for the MK7 Golf. But my 2015 Launch Edition says you can also use 5W30, which is what I've been using. Which is best?
First time changing oil on my GTI do you need to change the plug every time you change oil, or did you just change it so you could get the magnetic plug?
Hello, can I ask you? I was changing my oil today and I forget to buy new drain plug, so I used original. Is that big issue? It was not damaged, I can see 0 oil on it when I put new oil there. Unfortunately I checked that I don’t have it after i took oil away..
I just got my 2023 40th anniversary gti, and checked with the dealership, They said 0w-20, is that 5w-40 appropriate for my car? I have about 30K on it.
I want to clarify that a screwdriver isn't always the answer. There is a specific tool to remove and tighten these piece of garbage drain plugs. Sometimes a screwdriver just ruins the plug
The manual for the mk7 GTI says to use 5w40 or 5w30. As long as it's one of those and it meets the 502 spec from VW it should be fine. People tend to prefer to use 5w40 though.
Yes, you reset the oil service, by holding the reset button on the dash, then turn ignition on, turn the key, you don't have to start the car and then it will say reset service and press the 00 reset button again and job done till next oil change
No filter is underneath car I believe but kinda the same process obviously should be a t45 for the drain plug because the plastic oil pan came with mk7 up
Go watch TheHumbleMechanics video on that. You'll change your mind real quick. The extractor leaves a ton of oil behind, takes longer to get the oil out, and not to mention the metal shaving from the initial break in of the car will just sit in your oil pan forever.
@@Crazyman1338 I debated on an extractor while I had my gti but eventually decided the same thing. I could see if you were stuck in a place without adequate tools and space, maybe, but ultimately decided against extractors. Something about the thought of the oil fighting gravity and not getting 100% out didn't sound appealing
@@Crazyman1338 @Elijah Gior First, Charles doesn't come to the conclusion that you need to drain the oil in the traditional way. His extractor got full and had no more space to create suction in the tank, because the car was overfilled. I actually did this exact same test with my mk6 when I got my pneumatic extractor, and barely got a cap full out of the bottom. You also need to run it more than 3 minutes before extraction if the car is cold and also keep sucking for a minute or two while it is sucking air bubbles. Also, nothing just sits in the car forever. All of the oil is changed out after a break in from the factory to begin with, aside from the fact that all of the oil sloshes and mixes as you drive every day. This is on top of the fact that we even change the oil twice as often as VW says is necessary. But go ahead and make the job more difficult. I have 6 dubs to maintain I'll do it the smart way.
@@Crazyman1338 Sorry but this is wrong. If your filter is on top the extractor is the way to go. You get a quality extractor and it will work fine. You know how much you put in you see how much comes out and it is measured. Oil should be warm just like always. Plus with the plastic oil pans it's the smart way to change it. Who waits for the oil to stop dripping when draining from the pan anyway? Nobody. Also the Humble Mechanic didn't say they left a ton of oil he said it didn't work in all cars. It works in VW 1.8's and 2.0's.
Do exactly this on all modern gtis/glis with 2.0t. If you have a new 2019 and up use a 40weight oil! Do not use the stupid 0w-20 spec from vw. It is sacrificing engine longevity/lubrication and peotection for negligablw fuel exonomy gains. Dumbest thing ever! Getting an extra 1/4 mpg in exchange for having too burn for fossil fuel too make more cars because the car doesnt last as long because they needed 1% better efficiency...smhh. Do your research. See for yourself!
What i really dont get is how VW can be so dumb and let oil be opened with a simple screw driver. It makes it possible for anyone evil to just drain your oil. In my world it should be a more complex key that not everyone have access to..
I very much disagree. The oil change is already challenging enough with the stupid plastic drain plug that gets more destroyed with each change. Also, how would someone even get under the car??
@@packerjack87 Never had a problem with the plug though it may not be optimal with a plastic one, and i use car lift. But would be enough with a jackstand for anyone to mess.
when you angle the engine like that it drains more than on flat ground. same for my Honda when it says it only takes 4.5 quarts on a regular change but when I use ramps and the engine tilts back it drains more and takes the 5 quart jug usually.
I always used liquid molly in my gti loved that stuff
I rotate between Liqui Moly Molygen and Motul. I love the fluorescent additive that’s added to the Liqui Moly Molygen, but the Motul seems to last longer and engine oil temps are lower.
If you want to get most of the oil out then pour a little bit of some left over fresh from previous oil change in to flush the last bit out until running out clean ,then install plug.
I've always kept a qt of cheaper oil on hand and ran a bit of it through after it's mostly drained in hopes of flushing as much out as possible.
Did this job on my Octavia 245 the other day. Personally I don't like putting a jack stand onto the pinch weld. I use pair of Swaben ramps. There is a good strong jack stand point under a removable plastic cover behind the front wheels if youre doing any more substancial work under the car. The oil filter is tightened to 25 nm. Get yourself a torque wrench, why guess? I also clean the filter housing with degreaser, dry it and lubricate the new o ring with clean engine oil.
Awesome video, I saw the Phoenix AZ on the wall, I am in Chandler. Thanks to you I just completed my first oil change on my new 2016 GTI I picked up off my buddy with only 25k miles on it! I have some questions about tuning the car, do you have anyone you can recommend in the area for stage 1?
Good instructional video on the actual oil change. Is there a torque setting for the oil filter housing?
25nm i think
It's written on it 25nm
Do you have a video showing your exhaust system?
Sounds great ❤
U should go on ECS and upgrade ur oil pan to a steel one
No. A simple forum search and you would learn every steel oil pan has oil leak issues. Pointless upgrade. The plastic one rarely leaks, is as strong, or stronger, than the steel pans, and no matter if you had a steel pan, if you hit something, it’s going to need to be replaced.
@@JacesOwnWorld why u acting like im clueless? I said that bc he’s lowered and that plastic will definitely bust if he runs into a turtle like i did, thankfully my gli had a steel pan. And i also got a street shield on top of that afterwards.
@@Jnlix1k because he's right. If you switch oil pans to steel on MK7+ they will seep and or leak. If you're worried about hitting the oil pan they sell some nice undershields that will protect the oil pan but the plastic ones are actually in my opinion better they also help keep oil temps down because the plastic can radiate the heat quicker than the metal can so it just depends on what your perspective is.
@@Jnlix1k naw dawg I’m with you. I got it too it’s hella nice. But I do have a mk6
Did your Ecs drain plug ever leak little amounts of oil?
Lots of people recommending 0W40 for the MK7 Golf. But my 2015 Launch Edition says you can also use 5W30, which is what I've been using. Which is best?
5w30
5w40 copes with higher temps
that startup is lovely
That’s a nice splitter, where did u get it from ?
Thank you for everything Cam, you’re a beast
fr
Great vid. What exhaust is this?
We need a full paint correction video on this car 🙈
This was so helpful 💪
Mind doing a video on a Full Engine coolant flush ?
Great video. I was able to change my oil. Detail you missed was the oil filter housing is reverse threaded
That's a massive detail, cheers. Being a European car I watched a video just to see if there was anything weird, you alerted me haha.
First time changing oil on my GTI do you need to change the plug every time you change oil, or did you just change it so you could get the magnetic plug?
^^^ same question!!
change the plug every time 👍
You should change the plastic oil cover to a metal one by ECS tuning, you never know. :)
Was a great decision I made 🙌🏻
Hello, can I ask you? I was changing my oil today and I forget to buy new drain plug, so I used original. Is that big issue? It was not damaged, I can see 0 oil on it when I put new oil there. Unfortunately I checked that I don’t have it after i took oil away..
What is the purpose of that long plastic part sticking out the oil filter cap
What exhaust do u have? I just got my 2020 Golf GTI and I wanna get an exhaust
Are those 20" rims on the wipe? Cool video mane!
I just got my 2023 40th anniversary gti, and checked with the dealership, They said 0w-20, is that 5w-40 appropriate for my car? I have about 30K on it.
Do they sell replacement o ring for that ecs plug?
I change the oil on my 2017 gti but know is leaking from the oil drain plug any wat to fixe or is the oil pan?????
Did you use a new plug?
Motul oil selector is not recommending this oil for this engine
Been waiting for this
Love those wheels what kind are they thanks
Audi rotors
I want to clarify that a screwdriver isn't always the answer. There is a specific tool to remove and tighten these piece of garbage drain plugs. Sometimes a screwdriver just ruins the plug
Which rims are these exactly and what size do you ride? Greets from Germany
I thought u had to suck out the remaining oil from the filter housing ?
Why do you use 5w40 and not the recommend 5w30 ?
The manual for the mk7 GTI says to use 5w40 or 5w30. As long as it's one of those and it meets the 502 spec from VW it should be fine. People tend to prefer to use 5w40 though.
On the 2021 GTI 2.0 0W-20 Castrol Edge is the recommendation as it was for the 2019 1.4 Sportwagen I had
My mk7 gli also say vw508 0w20 oil which i I’m using the 6200 liqui moli
You didn’t snap the oil filter into the oil filter housing.
Hi, after done changing oil, do we need reset anything on the cluster meter? Oil trip? Engine oil reminder? If no need i want to change by myself
Yes, you reset the oil service, by holding the reset button on the dash, then turn ignition on, turn the key, you don't have to start the car and then it will say reset service and press the 00 reset button again and job done till next oil change
Thank god I got me a metal oil pan and magnetic plug 🙌🏻
Is this oil change the same for the 1.4 tsi model 2011?
No filter is underneath car I believe but kinda the same process obviously should be a t45 for the drain plug because the plastic oil pan came with mk7 up
Is this engine code ea888 gen 3? Total engine oil change was 6 litre right?
5.7
Hello this oil is good for mk7 gti stage 2 ?
Ty for the heads up!!!!!
What rims are those?
what tune did you use, I'm in Phoenix az and only have 91 but still want to do stage 2 tune, can you help me?
91 is safe on unitronic stage 2
Do you know a good tuning platform for a 2015 gti s
EQT through COBB Accessport
What year is that car?
Also those plugs i heard nothing but about them being a leaky boy so keep and eye out
I got to admit watching enough of your videos those wheels are starting to rub off on me
I was today years old when I did my first oil change.
Curious on y 5w30. Manual says 0w20
For older gtis
I still don’t understand why VAG recommend 5w30 when 5w40 is better and everyone knows
oil capacity with new oil filter:
5.7 liters
6.0 quarts
How often should you change your oil?
Every 5000 to keep your engine in best shape.
Oil should be warm also...
Oil spec for 2020 VW GTI should be vw508/509 which is the LiquiMoly Top-Tec 6200 0w-20
Mk7.5 headlights next 👀
@Bryce Czirr They’re just headlights bro relax lmao
Man you gotta stoppp, every car you get I end up wanting 🤣
Replace the plug you’re gonna have some oil leaks from it because of the o ring around that drain plug is a one time use
lol mk9 has t47 drain bolt 🥲
Changing your oil by yourself is fun and all, but for me its cheaper to take it to the dealer. They only charge me $64
And full synthetic quality oil that exceeds vw spec with a filter is only about $32
Not full synthetic
I call bs
$64 is reg oil from dealer
@@fredtrevino3288 They were having a sale back then. It's now between $79-$89
No joke just paid $64.64 for full synthetic and filter. How ironic I found this comment😂
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Cmon wheres the tune at
You don’t change spark plugs with every oil change?
Don't even need to jack the car up or touch that oil drain on cars with the oil filter up top. Use an oil extractor as per VW specs.
Go watch TheHumbleMechanics video on that. You'll change your mind real quick. The extractor leaves a ton of oil behind, takes longer to get the oil out, and not to mention the metal shaving from the initial break in of the car will just sit in your oil pan forever.
@@Crazyman1338 I debated on an extractor while I had my gti but eventually decided the same thing. I could see if you were stuck in a place without adequate tools and space, maybe, but ultimately decided against extractors. Something about the thought of the oil fighting gravity and not getting 100% out didn't sound appealing
@@Crazyman1338 @Elijah Gior First, Charles doesn't come to the conclusion that you need to drain the oil in the traditional way. His extractor got full and had no more space to create suction in the tank, because the car was overfilled. I actually did this exact same test with my mk6 when I got my pneumatic extractor, and barely got a cap full out of the bottom. You also need to run it more than 3 minutes before extraction if the car is cold and also keep sucking for a minute or two while it is sucking air bubbles. Also, nothing just sits in the car forever. All of the oil is changed out after a break in from the factory to begin with, aside from the fact that all of the oil sloshes and mixes as you drive every day. This is on top of the fact that we even change the oil twice as often as VW says is necessary. But go ahead and make the job more difficult. I have 6 dubs to maintain I'll do it the smart way.
@@Crazyman1338 Sorry but this is wrong. If your filter is on top the extractor is the way to go. You get a quality extractor and it will work fine. You know how much you put in you see how much comes out and it is measured. Oil should be warm just like always. Plus with the plastic oil pans it's the smart way to change it. Who waits for the oil to stop dripping when draining from the pan anyway? Nobody.
Also the Humble Mechanic didn't say they left a ton of oil he said it didn't work in all cars. It works in VW 1.8's and 2.0's.
Do exactly this on all modern gtis/glis with 2.0t. If you have a new 2019 and up use a 40weight oil! Do not use the stupid 0w-20 spec from vw. It is sacrificing engine longevity/lubrication and peotection for negligablw fuel exonomy gains. Dumbest thing ever! Getting an extra 1/4 mpg in exchange for having too burn for fossil fuel too make more cars because the car doesnt last as long because they needed 1% better efficiency...smhh. Do your research. See for yourself!
Vw 511 00 is not correct for this engine
It will out perform the VW 508 that recommended. Both are low saps, but the 511 will have better protection and not shear down as quick as a 508 will.
Damn man plastic drain plug and plastic oil pan!?
Get an oil extractor it saves so much time and zero messes.
Module oil? Worst oil available!! You need Millers Nano !!
What i really dont get is how VW can be so dumb and let oil be opened with a simple screw driver. It makes it possible for anyone evil to just drain your oil. In my world it should be a more complex key that not everyone have access to..
I very much disagree. The oil change is already challenging enough with the stupid plastic drain plug that gets more destroyed with each change. Also, how would someone even get under the car??
@@packerjack87 Never had a problem with the plug though it may not be optimal with a plastic one, and i use car lift. But would be enough with a jackstand for anyone to mess.
Or you could just carry an adjustable wrench and do this to just about any car
Dude, you got this car in an automatic? Stick shift c'mon man.
Nah DSG is nice. Stick is so standard everyone has that
The DSG is faster at shifting than humans
Just curious why 5w-40? Not 0w-20 as it "calls for"
Because this protects better. 511 is better than 508 and still a modern blend.