How to Change the Oil in 2016-2018 VW Jetta 1.4L | Sons of Speed

Follow our step-by-step process to learn how to change the oil in your 2016, 2017 and 2018 Volkswagen Jetta with the 1.4L Turbo engine. Here are links to the parts and tools listed in the video:

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[al]

Best video on this task. Would just add a note that the oil level will initially drop as the oil filter fills up after restarting the engine, so check the dipstick thereafter to ensure the oil level is perfect. Thanks.

[CJCrossley]

Great walk through. I got a 2017 Jetta and have not done any work on it myself. This gives me the confidence to do so!

[mattcheatwood]

This is overall a great video for someone who isn't familiar with oil changes. However, I did see one thing that was very concerning. You mentioned going finger tight and then one full turn beyond that. That is the best way to bend the threads that hold the oil filter on. I have seen it a dozen times over the years. Finger tight and then one quarter turn is all you need after you lubricate the seals. I have never had an oil filter leak doing it that way. I have done all my vehicles that way and have never had a problem and have done multiple other oil changes the same way for friends and family. Even going a half turn beyond finger tight can bend the threads and cause an oil leak. Just some personal experience.

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thanks for the video! my first oil change after getting my 2017 jetta is coming up soon and im gonna attempt to do it myself, perfect timing :)

[lazylearner]

Just picked up a 2017 and will do the oil this weekend. Thanks you! Great Vid.

[jarekgrenier]

Personally I cut out a small part of the big plastic cover underneath the car so I can do oil changes without removing it. 95% of the cover is still there so, no big deal for dust and water.

[yiranjack]

Dude, you were taking off irrelevant screws off for this job, only 8 T25 screws off on the sides then you can take off the engine splash shield.

[EsteBandido_YT]

Question! The manual for 2016 1.4L TSI mentions that either 5w-30 and 5w-40 are good for the engine. Which would would be more preferable in regards of durability and reliability for the engine? Also maybe for better fuel economy

[charleshines]

Is that a manual transmission? I don't see the Volkswagen emblem on the automatics

[joejackson]

I seen you push the 0.0set on the dash, but what did you push after that to reply on wether or not you wanted to reset...

[EsteBandido_YT]

Wait. No link for some jacks? :(
Aside from that, nice explanation!

[minnesnowtan]

I find it difficult to read the dipstick, and have heard that a third party dipstick would be easier to read. If true, who makes a good dipstick for the 1.4?

[imsneeky]

i have the extremely rare 2017 golf tsi 1.8 engine of which no replacement oil filters were ever made, at least going by available ones near any store within 50 miles of me, it has a single use oil pan nut, which no one knows anything about at any store near me and a filter housing also made of plastic, which requires nm of torque to retighten or it cracks

[WillyD]

O ok I see now what motors that 1.4 I got the 1.8 and the filters on top cartridge filter don’t need to take the plastic piece off on mine

[jbr]

Please help ....i change oil from Peteol station...they don't change drain plug....what is your opinion

[MAchannel]

Thanks for the video. the links for the oil plug and oil filter are not the correct ones for a 2017 Jetta SE. Amazon right away shows it is not the right part. Just an FYI..

[husseymangtv]

Nice video! Is there any possibility i can do this with basic professional floor jacks? Or is it not worth the risk? Because these types of cars are pretty low

[dallasdickinson]

Is that a diesel model? Just asking because of the way it sounded when you were under the car while running

[Cubanogar]

What would cause the oil filter to leak around the gasket?

[LA_Native]

Is the process very similar to a 2016-2018 VW Passat?