How often does a Volkswagen Jetta need an oil change?
According to the Volkswagen site, Volkswagen recommends that you change your vehicle’s oil every 12 months or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first.
How many miles does synthetic oil last Volkswagen Jetta?
Synthetic oil was created in a lab and is designed to last longer and be cleaner than conventional oil. With synthetic, the recommended time to change your oil is after 5,000 to 7,000 miles or after roughly six months.
How do I know if my Jetta needs an oil change?
When is it Time for an Oil Change?
- You should have your Volkswagen Jetta oil changed every 5,000-7,000 miles.
- There’s the engine oil dashboard light, the louder performance of the engine, or even seeing that the oil is dark and sludgy when you’re checking the dipstick.
When to change the oil in a VW Jetta?
This automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the 6th generation MK6 (2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014) Volkswagen Jetta sedan or Jetta SportWagen in changing the engine oil and replacing the cartridge oil filter in the 2.5 liter inline five cylinder motor.
How often should you change the drain plug on a VW Jetta?
Spin out the oil drain bolt and allow the old oil to drain out for at least a few minutes or until the flow slows to an occasional drip. Volkswagen recommends replacing the oil drain bolt at every oil change. Some people prefer to replace the drain plug every other oil change or every third oil change.
Where is the oil drain on a VW Jetta?
Slide under the front passenger side of the engine bay with a Torx T25 screwdriver, a 19mm socket, a 3/8″ drive ratcheting wrench, the used oil catch container and a small flathead screwdriver. The silver metal oil drain bolt is located at the rear edge of the black metal oil pan towards the back of the engine bay.
What kind of oil do you put in an i5 Jetta?
Carefully pour in about 5.5 to 6 quarts of new SAE 5W-40 synthetic oil in to the engine. The 2.5L I5 engine’s total capacity for an oil change with filter replacement is 6.3 U.S. qts (or 6.0 liters). It is far better to have slightly less oil than necessary in an engine than to have too much oil in it.