Oil change Volkswagen Golf 1997 - 2004

The sump plug is located on the base of the engine, it is accessed underneath the car

You may need to remove the undertray

Undo the fixings - use a Torx-25 socket. Caution: the undertray is heavy and should be fully supported when removed

Here's the sump plug

Don't forget to place a suitably sized receiving tray beneath

Using a 19mm spanner or socket, carefully remove the sump plug and fully drain the oil. When the sump has emptied, wipe clean the sump plug area with a paper towel and refit a new sump plug and washer

Do not over tighten - replace the undertray