How do you perform an oil change on a Jetta?

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2005 Volkswagen 2.5L Oil ChangeAndService Wrench Light Reset

Complete oil change instructions with pictures at this link

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2570457

Raise the front of the car by either using ramps or a jack stands.

2. I used Mobil-1 0W-40 since it complies with VW standards.

3. You need to remove the lower cover, a standard torx bit would do.

4. Here is a picture of the rear drain plug and the oil filter housing

5. Remove the oil cap on the top of the engine. Drain the oil by removing the drain plug, be careful since it can be hot. To make this easier, run the engine before hand, since hot oil will flow easier.

6. This is the drain plug, notice the washer is part of it and can not be replaced. The dealer told me the drain plug can be reused and should be replaced every third oil change.

Screw back after the oil has been drained out of the engine.

7. To make my life easier, I bought a 74/76mm oil filter cup. It works like a charm

8. Drain the old oil by pushing in the little nob on the filter housing (you have to remove the small cap to see it)

9. Remove the filter housing using the filter cup

10. Replace the o-ring inside the filter housing, the new oil filter should come with it.

11. Insert the new filter cartridge.

12. Screw back the filter housing to 25Nm tq.

13. Pour new oil (6.2qts)

14. Check oil level

15. Start engine and check for leaks.

Reset Oil Light (Wrench)

1) Press and HOLD the trip-odometer button "0.0".

2) Turn your key on.

3) Release the trip-odometer button.

4) Push and release the Clock Minute Set Button "min".

More detailed version:

1. Keys out of ignition- press and hold in trip odometer reset button "0.0" on right hand side of display

2. Still holding this button down, insert key into ignition and put to the on position without starting the car.

3. Display will read "service now"

4. let go of the "0.0" button and depress the "m" button on the left hand side of the display. this will re-set the service reminder. There is no confirmation on the display other than the words "service now" will disappear.

You can confirm that the service reminder has been reset, or check how many miles/days remain until service at any time by taking key out of the ignition and holding in the trip reset"0.0" button for between 3 and 5 seconds. The MFD will display miles and hours until next service.