The engine and transmission are perhaps the most important components in any car. It is thanks to the motor and gearbox that the machine is driven. Due to the fact that a responsible function is assigned to these nodes, they are made as reliable as possible. But no matter how resourceful the ICE or gearbox is, sooner or later they will require an oil change. That's what we’ll talk about today.
Regulations
The manufacturer recommends replacing the Volkswagen-Polo-Sedan engine oil every 15 thousand kilometers. However, in our conditions, this period is best reduced to 10 thousand. The manufacturer recommends this if the machine is used in harsh conditions. These include:
- Traffic on traffic jams.
- Long machine downtime.
- Operation in heavily polluted areas.
- Using not the best gasoline.
- Excessively high or low temperatures.
What to use for the engine?
The manufacturer recommends using the original Castrol Long Life-3 oil with a viscosity of 5W30. In terms of volume, approximately 3.6 liters of new oil is poured into the engine. Thus, for this it is convenient to purchase a four-liter canister. And if the engine is not new and eats up oil, it is recommended to take a five-liter eggplant. A liter of oil will be topped up.
About Filter
Be sure to change the filter when replacing engine oil with Volkswagen Polo Sedan. What brand can I buy this item? Judging by the reviews, the following firms received good feedback:
Saving on the filter is not worth it, since a low-quality element will not filter the oil after 6-7 thousand. In this case, the grease is simply distilled through the bypass valve, without any cleaning. And this is fraught with negative consequences.
Instruction manual
So, let's look at how the oil is replaced at the Volkswagen Polo Sedan. First, we need to prepare the following set of tools and materials:
- Spanner 18.
- A piece of clean rags.
- Oil filter puller.
- Latex gloves.
- Tank for draining old oil (can be made from an empty canister).
It is more convenient to carry out work in the presence of a hole. So, we drive our car onto it and warm up the engine. Three minutes is enough for the oil temperature to rise. This is necessary in order to change its viscosity. The thinner the oil, the faster it drains. This is especially true in winter - in the heat you can not warm up.
To drain the old oil, you need to get to the drain plug. If necessary, you will have to remove the engine protection (if an additional metal one is installed).
Then, using the key, the drain plug is unscrewed. In this case, you must first substitute an empty container so that the oil does not spill. In total, it takes about 15-20 minutes for the lubricant to leave the engine. Next, we twist our cork (and fix the protection, if any) and go to the oil filter. It is difficult to unscrew it with simple hands. Therefore, we use a special puller. It looks like this:
It costs inexpensively - about 300 rubles. You can find it in any car store, as well as in a hypermarket. So how to use it? We grab the edge of the filter housing with it and twist it out counterclockwise. What is the next oil change at the Volkswagen Polo Sedan? Next, install a new filter. But pre-lubricate the rubber ring. You can just touch it with an old filter, which is all in oil. The main thing is that there is at least a small film on the elastic band. After that, using a piece of rags, we remove all the dirt on the seat of the element. Then we twist the new element with our hands. It’s important not to overdo it. When the filter went tight, do not hold it with two hands. Then fill in new oil. We measure the level on the probe. Ideally, it should be between the middle and the maximum. Everything, the oil change at the Volkswagen Polo Sedan was successful. You can begin full operation.
About Transmission
First, we’ll talk about the regulations. The oil change in the box of the Volkswagen Polo Sedan should be made every 80 thousand kilometers. It is recommended that you use the original product with the marking G 052 512 A2. This oil has a viscosity of 75W-80 and costs about 800 rubles per liter. You can find cheaper analogues from manufacturers such as Elf, Motul and Castrol. The main thing is that the product meets the specified viscosity.
What do you need to change the oil in the Volkswagen-Polo Sedan manual transmission?
For successful work we will need:
- 22 head with extension cord.
- Hex at 17.
- Watering can and extension hose (for easier filling).
- Tank for draining old oil.
Getting to work
The operation should be performed on a lift or in a pit. First we need to get to traffic jams (drain and filler are indicated in the photo below).
To do this, unscrew the motor protection. After that, install the hexagon in the cork and unscrew it. Since space is limited, you will have to rearrange the key every third turn. At the end, you can unscrew the cork with a long edge. As in the case of the engine, first you need to substitute the container for the old fluid. We do not need a large capacity - in the box no more than two liters of oil.
How is oil replaced at the Volkswagen-Polo-Sedan checkpoint? After draining, tighten the plug, but not tight. Enough effort with one hand. Next, unscrew the filler plug and install a hose of the corresponding diameter, and a funnel to it. Oil filling is best done from above, in the engine compartment. Usually two liters are put in a box. But in any case, you need to pour until the oil starts to go out of the hole.
This is a signal that the box is fully charged. After that, you can close the cork and hide all the tools without forgetting about protection (we screw it back). That's all, the oil change at the Volkswagen Polo Sedan has been successfully completed.
Myths and fallacies
There are several myths about how to properly change the oil in the engine. One of these involves opening the oil filler cap on the engine (supposedly this contributes to the rapid withdrawal of grease). But practice shows that it flows equally quickly, both without a cover and with it. Also, some advise to pre-fill the oil in the filter. You do not need to do this, because at startup the pump still pumps the lubricant.
There will be no oil starvation if you install a dry filter. In addition, some filters are installed with the hole down. In this case, pouring oil into it, you will only stain the engine compartment. Therefore, this is not necessary. The only thing required is to lubricate the o-ring and clean the seat from dirt.
Conclusion
So, we found out how the Volkswagen-Polo-Sedan is used to change the oil in the engine and in the box. As you can see, this operation can be easily repeated with your own hands. It does not take much time.