Hi all

How do you change the oil on a Skoda 2.0tdi pd 140? Do you have to pump the old oil out or can you empty in via a sump plug on the bottom? Also, how do you change the oil filter?

I have just purchased this car however all my old cars had metal oil filters and you drained the oil via the sump plug on the oil pan.

Thanks in advance

A pump doesn't seem to be able to quite get it all out of the 2 litre. Sump plug is your best bet. Or a combo of both methods.

Hi thanks for the advice, there seems to be a plastic cover covering the sump, how do you get the old oil filter off?

To be honest, if you're asking these questions mate, you need to find someone else to do the job.

Make sure you (or whoever) uses the proper grade of VW approved oil.

If you do change it yourself get a new sump bung and washer before you drain it. The are only a couple of quid from main dealer. The oil filter is accessed from the top of the engine at the front after removing the black plastic engine covers and a 32mm socket is required as the filter is an element not a canister type and on my Scout there are 5 m8 bolts and about ten t25 torx screws holding the sump cover on before you access the sump bung but be careful as the sump is aluminium.

Also if your cars still covered by warranty, you dont want to be DIY'ing .

Thanks for the reply guz, I am going to use genuine parts and take your advice about the sump plug and washer.

My car is an '05 model so i don't think it is still under warranty.

I've basically had the car 2 days, however the oil hasn't been changed for 18,000 miles so i thought i'd do it.

Thanks

Why have u got to be careful if the sump is aluminim?

How do you remove the engine cover on the top of the engine, i see no screws.

Thanks

How do you remove the engine cover on the top of the engine, i see no screws.

Lift at the front and then pull forward.

Why have u got to be careful if the sump is aluminim?

Thanks

Because soft material so you need to be careful tightening the sump plug after or you will easily strip the thread.

Also be extremley careful removing the sump plug. My advice to you would be use a rachet with a good long handle. You need to be able to apply as much torque to the plug BUT as Slow and as Smoothly as possible.

A short handled rachet requires more force to be applied, and increases the risk of slipping and damaging the head of the plug & if your previous owners ever caught the sump before on a speed-bump for example, it is the region around the sump plug that will get the brunt of it. Then if this region is damaged, then there is a real possiblity of pulling a chuck of the aluminium sump with you when you try to remove the plug..

Just remember, Slow & Steady.

Also, i'm not aware of the pipework differences between the 140 & 170, but on the 170, there is a pipe that seriously obstructs the removal of the filter. I'd say it's an emmision reciruclation pipe.

My advice to you is,before you drain the sump, check if you have proper access to the oil filter, and are in a position to remove & replace properly before you find yourself stuck with a car with no oil !!