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oil change

  1. Plastic sump plug leaking after oil change

    Hi All, So yesterday I changed the oil in my 2013 1.8 Leon and replaced the plastic sump plug with a Febi one from RSC Automotive (ebay). Note I usually suck the oil out so this is the first time I've replaced the plug. I used the correct tool, it's not cross threaded and it's fully in the lock...
  2. Sump Plug Question

    Hi folks. Got the wife a 2022 Cupra Ateca back in Jan and was going to change the oil today - it's got 10k on the clock and I'm wary of waiting another 20k before the dealer gets it. My research suggested that the VAG EA888 2.0L engine had the plastic sump, so I got the sump plug with part...
  3. nedim

    1.8 TSI engine oil

    Hi all, I recently bought a 2013 Seat Altea with a 1.8 TSI 118kw engine paired with a 7-speed DSG trans, and I am absolutely enjoying it so far. But today I left a car with a reputable mechanic for a detailed inspection and an oil change and got it back this evening, but something is bugging me...
  4. Legojon

    Servicing Jacking the front & oil+filter change guide

    Getting started: It's your cars birthday. And what do cars love more than cake? That's right oil! So first let's assemble the tools you'll need. As well as a jack, axle stands and wheel chocks (or house bricks) you'll need: Something to catch the oil! Newspaper to avoid messing up your...
  5. Lozzy15

    Servicing Service guide - How to change the oil & filter - 1.4 MK3 Leon

    Hi guys & gals, A nice simple guide today on how to change your oil & filter at service time. I'll also show how to change the pollen filter. I won't be talking about the air filter as I have a custom one on my car so there's nothing for me to change/clean just yet. Another point to note is...
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