Oil change Volkswagen Passat 1998 - 2005

The sump plug is located on the base of the engine. It is accessed from underneath the car

You will need to remove the undertray

Undo the fixings - use a screwdriver

Carefully remove the undertray

Here is the sump plug

Do not 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 fit a new sump plug and washer

Do not over tighten - replace the undertray