Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI (DENA, 286 hp, 2019): Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change

Part numbers are from the manufacturer's original catalogue. Check them against your VIN before ordering.

• Lift or inspection pit
• Torx T25/T30 socket set (for the underbody shield)
• 6 mm hex key
• 32 mm oil filter housing socket (3/8")
• torque wrench
• funnel
• 8-10 L (8.5-10.6 qt) oil drain pan
• shop rags

1. Warm the engine up to operating temperature (5-10 minutes of running), shut it off and set the parking brake. Hot oil drains better.
2. Raise the vehicle on a lift or drive it over an inspection pit. Remove the lower engine undertray (skid plate) by undoing the Torx T25 and T30 bolts around its perimeter.
3. Place a drain pan of at least 8 L (8.5 qt) under the oil pan. Remove the drain plug with a 6 mm hex key (it is on the oil pan). Let the oil drain for 10-15 minutes.
4. Replace the sealing ring on the drain plug (or install a new complete plug N91167901). Tighten the plug to 30 N·m (22 lb-ft).
5. Locate the oil filter housing on the top of the engine (right side, accessible from the engine bay). Use a 32 mm (3/8") socket to unscrew the housing cap. As you unscrew it, a small valve inside the housing opens and the remaining oil drains into the oil pan.
6. Remove the old filter element and wipe the inside of the housing with a clean rag. Check the condition of the sealing ring on the cap (a new ring comes with filter 059198405B; replace it if necessary).
7. Install the new filter element 059198405B in the housing. Tighten the filter housing cap to 25 N·m (18 lb-ft).
8. Through the oil filler neck (under the hood), use a funnel to pour in 5.5-6.0 L (5.8-6.3 qt) of oil meeting specification VW 507 00 or VW 504 00, viscosity 5W-30/5W-40. Total system capacity is 6.1 L (6.4 qt).
9. Close the oil filler cap and run the engine at idle for 1-2 minutes. The oil pressure warning light should go out within 3-5 seconds. Shut off the engine.
10. After 5 minutes, check the oil level with the dipstick. It should be between the MIN and MAX marks (ideally about 3/4 of the way between them). If necessary, top up with 100-200 ml (3.4-6.8 fl oz).
11. Inspect the drain plug and filter housing for leaks. Reinstall the undertray and tighten the bolts.
12. Reset the service interval indicator through the on-board computer menu (Settings → Service → Reset interval) or with a VCDS/OBDeleven diagnostic adapter.

• Use ONLY oil approved to VW 507 00 for diesel engines with a diesel particulate filter (DPF)
• Oils of other specifications shorten the life of the catalytic converter and the particulate filter
• Do not fill the oil above the MAX mark
• Excess oil can get into the crankcase ventilation system and cause accelerated turbocharger wear
• Always replace the drain plug sealing ring, because reusing it leads to oil leaks
• When working with hot oil, wear protective gloves, since the temperature of the used oil can reach 90-100°C (194-212°F)