Introduction
This guide will show you how to perform an oil change on the 2.0L EA888 Engine. This engine can be found in many different models, including the 8V Audi S3, MK3 Skoda Superb, MK3 Skoda Octavia, MK7 Golf GTI / R and more.
Our demonstration vehicle is a MK7 Golf R.
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Tools/Parts Required
- 32mm Socket
- Torque Wrench
- Flathead Screwdriver
- Genuine Oil Filter – 06L115562
- Genuine Sump Plug – 06L103801
- 5W-30/40 Oil with the VW 504.00 Approval – 5.7 Litres
You can purchase the Oil Filter and Sump Plug via our website
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Step 11
We will now fill the engine with approximately 5.7 Litres of oil. When filling the final amounts, regularly check the dipstick to ensure you are not overfilling the engine.
Once filled to the required amount as per the dipstick, close the oil cap and start the car, idling for one minute. This will flow the oil around the engine and through the filter. After switching the engine off, wait 5 minutes and check the oil level again, ensuring you are within the acceptable range of the dipstick. Top up if necessary.
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Great guide !
You guys make everything so easy to understand !
Thanks for the feedback!
Hi,
Perfectly clear instructions.
I have a question regarding to your post step 4 “please note” section. When i changed my oil 1.5 weeks ago, the oil flow valve did not came out together with the filter housing and filter. at the time, i though my 7.5 GTI is bit different than MK7. so did not pay attention. I just re-attached new filter and its housing back. Did i miss something here?
Could you give some insights regarding the oil flow valve? pictures? how it is supposed to be sitting inside engine or in filter housing?
thanks
Leo
Hi Leo, Unfortunately we don’t have any other photos of the valve setup, other than what is pictured. If it did not come out it is likely to be in the correct position, and your filter simply slipped over the top of it.
When raising the car with a trolley jack, is there a specifc point that it recommended on the Mk7 GTI?
Hey, factory jack points on the side of the vehicle.