At some point in the future I'll have to replace my late model 1.9 TDI, however I very much like being able to use a Pela pump to extract the oil via the dipstick's hole and as the oil filter is on the front of the engine facing upwards it's easy to replace this as well, so the whole oil change can be done on the driveway with just the bonnet open. Looking at late model Mk3 2.0 TDI's it appears that the filter is now on the rear of the engine towards the bottom of it, so an oil change would involve the car being at height with the engine shield being removed.

 

Does anyone here know any late model Mk3 engines that have a upwards facing oil filter, either at the front or side of the engine, that can be replaced with just the bonnet open? I commute 80 miles a day outside of big cities so I'd prefer a diesel, but a modern TSI that can match its performance and economy with the filter in such a position could be an alternative.

 

Thanks.

16 hours ago, Fatboy40 said:

At some point in the future I'll have to replace my late model 1.9 TDI, however I very much like being able to use a Pela pump to extract the oil via the dipstick's hole and as the oil filter is on the front of the engine facing upwards it's easy to replace this as well, so the whole oil change can be done on the driveway with just the bonnet open. Looking at late model Mk3 2.0 TDI's it appears that the filter is now on the rear of the engine towards the bottom of it, so an oil change would involve the car being at height with the engine shield being removed.

 

Does anyone here know any late model Mk3 engines that have a upwards facing oil filter, either at the front or side of the engine, that can be replaced with just the bonnet open? I commute 80 miles a day outside of big cities so I'd prefer a diesel, but a modern TSI that can match its performance and economy with the filter in such a position could be an alternative.

 

Thanks.

My car has an oil filter on the top of the engine, so easy to replace. It will not however match the mpg of a diesel, although driven with care you can achieve at least 40mpg on your sort of commute. 

Most MK3's (inc FL) which have TDI engines have the oil filler down at the bottom of the engine - means you need a ramp to replace it.  I had a PD140 Scout and it was easy - MK3's not so easy....sorry.