How do you change an oil filter on a 2001 Jetta - VR6? Never seen one with O-Rings.?

Jimmy is correct EXCEPT never use channel locks on a PLASTIC canister. They crack VERY easy. I have 3 cracked ones next to my tool box from Jiffy Lube using channel locks.





Also you need to lube the O-ring with oil, or WD40 and only tighten the filter with a 36mm socket to 25 Newton Meters. Over-tightening it breaks the new O-ring and can Crack the oil filter housing.





Make sure your using synthetic Oil on you Volkswagen, it's VERY important....How do you change an oil filter on a 2001 Jetta - VR6? Never seen one with O-Rings.?
It's a canister filter. Take a 6mm hex wrench and remove the oil filter housing plug first to drain the canister. Once that is drained, use a 36mm socket (or channel locks) and remove the housing. Remove and replace oil filter, anc screw it back on.

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