1.4tsi oil change

[leontsibob]

Good evening all, I’m thinking about doing a oil change on my car, never done one before but want to do it myself, just wondering if anyone had any tips or advice and any useful tools I should get.

Thanks for any advice given


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[Legojon]

Allocate more time than you think you'll need. Don't rush it. Some of this must apply to yours too:
https://forums.seatcupra.net/index.php?threads/jacking-the-front-oil-filter-change-guide.446948/

 

[leontsibob]

Allocate more time than you think you'll need. Don't rush it. Some of this must apply to yours too:
https://forums.seatcupra.net/index.php?threads/jacking-the-front-oil-filter-change-guide.446948/

Thanks for the guide, very useful one will definitely give it a go


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[R3k1355]

If you cba with jacking the car up and all that palaver then get one of the oil pumps, dead easy to use and save a bunch of hassle.

 

[jakimpt]

Hi everyone!
Regarding the oil change, can someone tell me if it is recommended to get the car down flat while draining the old oil from the plug and the oil filter exit? Thanks

 

[Cupra306Form]

Hi everyone!
Regarding the oil change, can someone tell me if it is recommended to get the car down flat while draining the old oil from the plug and the oil filter exit? Thanks

Makes very little difference, once your under the car and see the sump you'll understand.
My tips would be ...
1. Leave it to drain longer by changing cabin filter / air filter while the plugs out and its dripping.
2. Top up until it is just on the dipstick, start and run while still on the ramps so you can check for leaks (peace of mind, never seen a leak)
3. once its on level ground and has been running let it stand for 5 mins then re check oil level and top up as required. It's much easier to add more than remove some!!
4. Make a note on your parts reciept of date work done - nice to pass on with car paperwork when the time comes.

I got myself a pair of caravan leveling ramps from Ebay which I screwed to some 18mm mdf and its high enough to enable me to do an oil change without any jacking up. While under the car I always spray lube and suspension and drive points with spray grease.

 

[jakimpt]

Makes very little difference, once your under the car and see the sump you'll understand.
My tips would be ...
1. Leave it to drain longer by changing cabin filter / air filter while the plugs out and its dripping.
2. Top up until it is just on the dipstick, start and run while still on the ramps so you can check for leaks (peace of mind, never seen a leak)
3. once its on level ground and has been running let it stand for 5 mins then re check oil level and top up as required. It's much easier to add more than remove some!!
4. Make a note on your parts reciept of date work done - nice to pass on with car paperwork when the time comes.

I got myself a pair of caravan leveling ramps from Ebay which I screwed to some 18mm mdf and its high enough to enable me to do an oil change without any jacking up. While under the car I always spray lube and suspension and drive points with spray grease.

Can you give me an example of that spray grease you mentioned?
I was thinking of getting a pair of those ramps as it is much easier to do the engine oil servicing but for now I'll be using a trolley jack with jack stands which is what I have now.
Thanks a lot for the tips!