Actually, I disagree with your comment on not filling the filter with oil. Of course oil will eventually get in there, but it also creates an air pocket that needs to be flushed out through the engine, which can leave areas unprotected for a time, however brief it may be it may still be harmful.
Otherwise good job explaining, and encouraging people to do this simple service themselves not only to save money, but better understand how their car works.
@BrandonWallach I'm not sure the exact amount of oil I usually make sure my car is on a level surface and addd enough oil so that it shows midway on the marker of the oil dip stick. and yes the filter just screws on. :) hope this helps
@st33fie Hey Thanks for the Question! I didn't fill it up because the engine pumps the oil through it, so there really is no need to. Plus with some cars the positioning of the filter would just cause all the oil to spill out. hope this helps :)
@kamui344 yes mine is a 1999 but the engine is the same in the 2003. In the video I used a Quakerstate filter but typically use FRAM or Quakerstate. Both are good brands and you can pick them up at walmart or any place that sells auto parts. As for Oil I typically buy what is on sale. In the video I used motomaster which is a Canadian Tire brand but use quakerstate and Valvoline for the most part. some hot roders will say its bad to change oil brands but from what I've read it doesnt matter.
Thanks for the tutorial, it is very to the point and informative. And it gives little tips and pointers that make the chore much more simple and enjoyable. Keep movies like this coming please.
Actually, I disagree with your comment on not filling the filter with oil. Of course oil will eventually get in there, but it also creates an air pocket that needs to be flushed out through the engine, which can leave areas unprotected for a time, however brief it may be it may still be harmful.
Otherwise good job explaining, and encouraging people to do this simple service themselves not only to save money, but better understand how their car works.
Tedicles 6 months ago 2
By far, the best Jetta MK4 oil change video out there. Thanks for the help!
airforce1000 7 months ago
how many quarts are you supposed to use? i dont usually change my own oil but it seems easy enough. also, does the filter screw right on?
BrandonWallach 10 months ago
@BrandonWallach I'm not sure the exact amount of oil I usually make sure my car is on a level surface and addd enough oil so that it shows midway on the marker of the oil dip stick. and yes the filter just screws on. :) hope this helps
MrTormanator 9 months ago
Why didn't you fill up the new oil filter with the new oil ?
st33fie 1 year ago
@st33fie Hey Thanks for the Question! I didn't fill it up because the engine pumps the oil through it, so there really is no need to. Plus with some cars the positioning of the filter would just cause all the oil to spill out. hope this helps :)
MrTormanator 1 year ago
what store did you find the quaker state oil filters? because i cant find them anywhere.
123donmaster 1 year ago
@123donmaster I usually get them at Canadian Tire. That would be the only place I can think of. Walmart carries FRAM filters.
MrTormanator 1 year ago
you can dispose of the oil by dumping it out in the gulf of mexico off of louisiana :)
h2oiko 1 year ago
@h2oiko AHAHAHAHAHAHA So Bad but so True! :)
MrTormanator 1 year ago
I have a 2003 Jetta 2.0 (I'm assuming it's the same one in the video). What oil/oil filter did you use?
kamui344 1 year ago
@kamui344 yes mine is a 1999 but the engine is the same in the 2003. In the video I used a Quakerstate filter but typically use FRAM or Quakerstate. Both are good brands and you can pick them up at walmart or any place that sells auto parts. As for Oil I typically buy what is on sale. In the video I used motomaster which is a Canadian Tire brand but use quakerstate and Valvoline for the most part. some hot roders will say its bad to change oil brands but from what I've read it doesnt matter.
MrTormanator 1 year ago
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spikedpunk 1 year ago
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spikedpunk 1 year ago
Thanks for the tutorial, it is very to the point and informative. And it gives little tips and pointers that make the chore much more simple and enjoyable. Keep movies like this coming please.
spikedpunk 1 year ago