What is the method for changing the engine oil in a Volkswagen Magotan?
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The method for changing the engine oil in a Volkswagen Magotan is as follows: 1. Open the front engine hood and unscrew the oil cap with the oil icon in the middle position; 2. In a cold state, add engine oil until it reaches the middle position on the oil dipstick. Taking the 2020 Volkswagen Magotan as an example, it belongs to the mid-size car category with body dimensions of: length 4865mm, width 1832mm, height 1471mm, wheelbase 2871mm, fuel tank capacity 66l, and curb weight 1445kg. The 2020 Volkswagen Magotan features a front MacPherson independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension. It is equipped with a 1.4L turbocharged engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 150PS, maximum power of 110kW, maximum torque of 250Nm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
As someone who frequently does DIY car maintenance, I'm very familiar with changing engine oil. First, you need to prepare about 5 liters of fully synthetic 0W-40 oil that meets the VW502 certification standard. Park the car on level ground, engage the handbrake, turn off the engine, and wait about ten minutes for the engine temperature to drop. Then, crawl under the car, loosen the drain plug, and catch the dark old oil in a large pan. When replacing the filter, use a special wrench to remove the old oil filter, apply a layer of new oil to the rubber ring of the new filter before installing it. After completing everything, start the car and let it run for a few minutes to check for any leaks, and also see if the oil light on the dashboard turns off normally. A special reminder: never dispose of used oil improperly; it must be taken to a repair shop for recycling.
Last time at the 4S shop, I clearly remember watching the technician change the engine oil for my Magotan. They first used a lift to raise the car and removed the engine guard to expose the oil pan. The master technician mentioned that German cars are designed with precision, requiring the drain plug to be tightened to the manufacturer's standard of 25 N·m using a torque wrench. When replacing the oil filter, they would first clean the mounting surface and apply some oil to lubricate the new sealing ring. Here's the key point: before adding new oil, they would pour half a liter of oil into the inlet to flush the pipelines. The entire process took about half an hour, and finally, they connected to the computer to reset the maintenance reminder light. It's recommended to change the oil every 10,000 kilometers or once a year, as long-term use of mineral oil can easily lead to carbon buildup.
