Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Changing engine oil

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 

The engine oil must be changed regularly in accordance with the data given in the service schedule.

The engine oil and filter change should always be carried out by a qualified workshop due to the special tools and knowledge required. This also applies to the disposal of used oil. Volkswagen recommends using a Volkswagen dealership for this purpose.

More details on the service intervals can be found in the service schedule.

Additives in the engine oil can cause new engine oil to discolour quickly. This is normal and does not mean that the engine oil should be changed more frequently.

WARNING

• Always wear eye protection.

• Always allow the engine to cool down completely to avoid burns.

• Keep your arms horizontal when removing the oil drain plug with your fingers to help prevent oil from running down your arm.

• Use a suitable container when draining the used oil. It must be at least large enough to hold the entire quantity of engine oil required for refilling.

• Never store engine oil in empty food containers, bottles or any other non-original containers as people finding these containers may not know that they contain engine oil.

• Engine oil is toxic and must be stored out of the reach of children.

Before changing the engine oil, first find out where old oil can be disposed of properly near you.

Used oil must be disposed of in accordance with regulations governing the protection of the environment. Never dispose of old oil in locations such as gardens, woods, sewerage systems, on streets and roads, or in rivers and waterways.