Engine oil, changing: Notes

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Replace oil-drain plug seal if leaking. (See Parts Catalog for correct application. In some cases, seal and drain plug are combined; do not interchange with separate seal and drain plug.)

Capacities with filter change
For 1.8L 4-Cyl. 5V Turbo, see OIL CAPACITIES .

For 1.9L 4-Cyl. 2V ID1, see OIL CAPACITY .

For 1.8L 4-Cyl. 2V ACC, see LUBRICATION SYSTEM, SERVICING .

For 1.9L 4-Cyl. 2V TDI-AAZ, 1Z, AHU, see LUBRICATION SYSTEM, GENERAL INFORMATION .

For 2.0L 4-Cyl. 2V ABA, see LUBRICATION SYSTEM, GENERAL INFORMATION .

For 2.8L VR6 2V AAA, see OIL FILTER HOUSING, DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING .
Tightening torque of oil drain plug:
4-cyl. engines: 30 N.m (22 ft lb)

6-cyl. engines: 50 N.m (37 ft lb)