Volkswagen recommends that you have your oil and oil filter changed by an authorized Volkswagen
dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility
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. They have the required expertise and
special tools and will dispose of the old oil properly.
Detergent additives in the oil will make fresh oil look dark after the engine has been running a short
time. This is normal and no reason to change engine oil more often.
WARNING
If you must change the engine oil yourself, be sure to take the following precautions:
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Always wear eye protection.
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To reduce the risk of burns from hot engine oil, let the engine cool down completely
before beginning.
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When removing the oil drain plug with your fingers, stay as far away as possible. Always
keep your forearm parallel to the ground to help prevent hot oil from running down your arm.
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Drain the oil into a container designed for this purpose, one large enough to hold at least
the total amount of oil in your engine.
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To reduce the risk of poisoning, never drain the oil into empty food or beverage
containers that might mislead someone into drinking from them.
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Engine oil is poisonous and must be stored out of the reach of children.
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Continuous contact with used engine oil is harmful to your skin. Always protect your skin
by washing thoroughly with soap and water.
Before changing the oil, first make sure you know where you can properly dispose of the old oil.
Dispose of the old oil an environmentally-responsible manner. Never dump the old oil on garden
soil, in wooded areas, in the street, into streams, rivers, or bodies of water, or down sewage drains.
Recycle used oil by taking it to a collection facility for used engine oil in your area, or contact an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Volkswagen recommends that you always have your oil and oil filter changed by an authorized
Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. They have the required expertise
and special tools and will dispose of the old oil properly.
