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1999-2004 Volkswagen Jetta Oil Change

Introduction

Change the oil in your Mk4 Jetta equipped with the naturally aspirated 2.0 liter engine. TDI and GLI models have different engines, and may have different procedures and requirements, such as oil capacity.

For years, 3,000 miles was the correct interval to wait between oil changes, but that is no longer the case. Conventional oil in today's engines can easily last over 5,000 miles between changes. Synthetic oils are even more durable, maintaining good engine performance beyond 10,000 miles.

What you need

1. Step 1 1999-2004 Volkswagen Jetta Oil Change

   

   • Begin jacking up the front driver's side corner of the car by placing a jack about 5" back from the front wheel cutout on the long vertical part of the frame. This is the jacking location as stated in the owner's manual.

   • It is helpful, but not necessary, to jack both sides of the car. Since the oil drain plug is located to the passenger side of the vehicle centerline, jacking up just the driver side is sufficient to drain the oil.

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