Where is a TDI's oil filter

slumiesboi · Post by **slumiesboi** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:18 am

Hi guyzzzzz

I've done a search but couldn't find any info.

I want to change the oil on my polo TDI and I can't seem to see where the oil filter sits..

Can anyone please help me with this?

Post by **Neuk** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:25 am

Front of the block, from what I remember?

slumiesboi · Post by **slumiesboi** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:26 am

is it in a holder or does it just screw on like a normal petrol engine?

Post by **Neuk** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:27 am

slumiesboi wrote:is it in a holder or does it just screw on like a normal petrol engine?

I seem to remember my PD130 was in a casing, so you replaced the insert. The Polo Sportline gents will know better though...

Deranged_9n3 · Post by **Deranged_9n3** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:28 am

Neuk wrote:Front of the block, from what I remember?

Yes that is correct !! it has a big black cap that you would need to unscrew. I think the size is 27 or 37 IIRC

Post by **Neuk** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:30 am

1FlyTDI! wrote:
Neuk wrote:Front of the block, from what I remember?
Yes that is correct !! it has a big black cap that you would need to unscrew. I think the size is 27 or 37 IIRC

32 if my memory serves me well, I had to lend a damn socket from Roadhawg to do it before I bought my own...

Deranged_9n3 · Post by **Deranged_9n3** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:31 am

Here you go

Deranged_9n3 · Post by **Deranged_9n3** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:31 am

Neuk wrote:
1FlyTDI! wrote:
Neuk wrote:Front of the block, from what I remember?
Yes that is correct !! it has a big black cap that you would need to unscrew. I think the size is 27 or 37 IIRC
32 if my memory serves me well, I had to lend a damn socket from Roadhawg to do it before I bought my own...

I just know its a poooows big odd size ! I borrow from the workshop next doors

slumiesboi · Post by **slumiesboi** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:32 am

Thanks a mill for the quick responses guys!!! I know exactly where that is now.

Post by **Neuk** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:55 am

slumiesboi wrote:Thanks a mill for the quick responses guys!!! I know exactly where that is now.

Good luck, get the breaker bar and swear words ready...

VGTI · Post by **VGTI** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:48 pm

Neuk wrote:
slumiesboi wrote:Thanks a mill for the quick responses guys!!! I know exactly where that is now.
Good luck, get the breaker bar and swear words ready...

Why??

It is either a 32 or a 36. On my Polo (96kw) it is definitely a 32. On my moms Polo (74kw) it is definitely a 36.

Rather easy to take off if you have the proper tools. When putting it back on, do not tighten more than 25Nm!!

slumiesboi · Post by **slumiesboi** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:51 pm

VGTI wrote:
Neuk wrote:
slumiesboi wrote:Thanks a mill for the quick responses guys!!! I know exactly where that is now.
Good luck, get the breaker bar and swear words ready...

Why??

It is either a 32 or a 36. On my Polo (96kw) it is definitely a 32. On my moms Polo (74kw) it is definitely a 36.

Rather easy to take off if you have the proper tools. When putting it back on, do not tighten more than 25Nm!!

I dont have a torque wrench

Post by **Neuk** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:56 pm

VGTI wrote:
Neuk wrote:
slumiesboi wrote:Thanks a mill for the quick responses guys!!! I know exactly where that is now.
Good luck, get the breaker bar and swear words ready...

Why??

It is either a 32 or a 36. On my Polo (96kw) it is definitely a 32. On my moms Polo (74kw) it is definitely a 36.

Rather easy to take off if you have the proper tools. When putting it back on, do not tighten more than 25Nm!!

I just remember mine and my brothers being an absolute **** to get off...

Scatman · Post by **Scatman** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 2:07 pm

My Jetta doesn't have that big nut over which you cat put a socket. Instead I have to use my hands to loosen the cap. It shouldn't be so tight that you can't loosen it by hand.

VGTI · Post by **VGTI** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 3:21 pm

Don't know about the mk4 but on the Polo the 25Nm is written on the cap.

VGTI · Post by **VGTI** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 3:26 pm

Neuk wrote:
I just remember mine and my brothers being an absolute b**ch to get off...

Nicolas!! If you use a ratchet, a long extension and one of these jobbies:

then it is easy peasy!!

Post by **Neuk** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 3:32 pm

VGTI wrote:
Neuk wrote:
I just remember mine and my brothers being an absolute b**ch to get off...

Nicolas!! If you use a ratchet, a long extension and one of these jobbies:

then it is easy peasy!!

You do know who you are talking to?

Dougi · Post by **Dougi** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 4:11 pm

the 96kw polos are 32mm socket its really easy to take off.
and when tightening you do not have to have a touque bar.
just make sure its tight enough and you but some new oil in the new seal so it can seat nicely.

hlengwa · Post by **hlengwa** » Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:15 pm

thanks the info always wondered what was that.
now i know

Post by **MeanTdi** » Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:42 am

Dougi wrote:the 96kw polos are 32mm socket its really easy to take off.
and when tightening you do not have to have a touque bar.
just make sure its tight enough and you but some new oil in the new seal so it can seat nicely.

Careful not to over tighten as you will break the plastic housing.

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