Engine oil change, 2012 Volkswagen Passat

In this video I go over the tools and procedure you would use to do a basic engine oil change on a 2012 Volkswagen Passat, 3.6L.
Here are the tools you will need to do this job:
-Rhino ramps or jack stands (for lifting the front end of your car)
-Wheel chock
-36mm socket
-19mm wrench or ratchet
-T25 torx socket
-T45 torx socket
-Needle nose pliers
-Oil pan
-Funnel

[@davidjones9661]

Good video. But a few caveats. Just did my 2012 Passat oil & filter, first time. The filter housing on my car DID NOT NEED the 36mm socket to remove it. It's not the same housing as shown in this video. I ended up getting a W54121 oil filter cap wrench, AutoZone, for $7.99. It's 74mm in diameter with 14 flutes (think of a 14 sided polygon). It fits right over the bottom of the housing,(after removing a smaller cap at the center of bottom of the housing-see below) and requires a 3/8inch socket drive, and it works good. Also, on the smaller torx bolts, the size is 15, at least on my 2012. Finally, if you have the 14 sided housing, you'll have a half dollar sized cap at the bottom, that has a tether attached to it. Unscrew it, and inside you'll find an orange nipple. Depress it with a flat head screwdriver, and it allows all the oil in the filter housing to drain out. Helps avoid a big mess when removing the housing. Remember to close that nipple before screwing the cap back on!! Just a few helpful tips, from a fellow DIYer.

[@AlfredoHernandez-xr4dx]

Same here ...Thx for the specifics it really helped!!

[@davidjones9661]

@@AlfredoHernandez-xr4dx You're welcome, glad I could help.

[@gbizzle201]

First time changing the oil on this car no clue wtf to buy to remove that

[@gbizzle201]

I was reccomended W80677 by autozone idk wtf this guy used and now your suggesting this do I buy all of them?

[@yosiahjudahisrael5855]

Straight to the point. Thank you

[@raulsd.i.y.videos5585]

You're welcome

[@Peguson]

Thanks for the video! Could you upload video of how to change transmission fluid in Vw Passat V6 3.6?

[@raulsd.i.y.videos5585]

Coming soon!!!

[@texaschris713]

This was helpful could u possibly do a video showing where the ambient air temperature sensor is located ? 2012 Passat mines is a 2.5 s

[@sekiadigicel]

Hi from New Zealand i have a VR6 3.6 too any chance of doing a timing chain video? Love your content

[@RonMillbrae]

You think you could use an adjustable wrench for the filter?

[@lightswitch342]

Been looking around did you have to change the crush washer for the drain plug?

[@jonathanjansz2349]

Hey man, I have a 2014 Passat 3.6
was wondering if youve had to do your chains or tensioners yet

[@raulsd.i.y.videos5585]

No sir. Not yet.

[@anthonychatham8003]

This is about your video about the air bag , can you send me the name of the book you was using or a copy of the airbag diagram thank you

[@rodgersteward4941]

U didn't show how u got the oil filter off

[@gbizzle201]

Yea I’m stuck have you figured it out?

[@jeffreycerasano6647]

It should be the 36mm socket to take the cartridge cover off.