My car has the extended service interval which means that the oil is not due to be changed for two years. I am considering doing an intermediate oil change after one year, using a vacuum oil extractor, and changing the filter. Does anyone else do this? If so, any tips?

first extract oil than change oil filter if you don have Jack and tools, because always is better that way. you can inspect engine and gearbox for leaks and other abnormalities.. also suspension parts and braakes and tyres..

No reason not to, I'm of the belief that keeping the oil fresh in a diesel makes it live longer.

Just make sure you're using the right spec oil for your engine, and check you've got the right tools for removing the filter before you start.

Thank you both. I will have to get a Pela oil extractor. I had one on my yacht because you can never get at the sump plug on a diesel in a boat, but of course it was left on the boat when I sold it. I will use the VW branded long life oil in a kit complete with filter.

It was much easier in years gone by when there were no sump guards below the engine, and most used a simple spin on filter.

The filter have to be changed from underside, a waterpump must be losend and moved to the side. So you must remove sump guard anyway.

Edited 5 September, 20255 Sep by Thomas_Toget

I think I may get the local independent garage, which is a VW group specialist, to do an intermediate oil change for me. I am a bit too old to get underneath cars these days. Even the Quantum Xtreem kit car that I had did not need me to get underneath, though changing its filter required loosening the engine mounts and jacking up the engine!

This is the little beast, which was great fun and very fast.