Hello all, I need to change my 07' Beetle oil filter. Is it in the black canister just behind the radiator? I can't figure how to get the %#!$ thing open. Any help would help, Thanks

 

Sounds like you should visit WalMart service center
before you go any further.

 

First off what engine and do you have a new oil filter already?

If you have the new one, take it out of the box and look for the piece that looks the same but maybe different colors.

If you have the 2.0 non turbo engine, you need to remove the skid plate under the car to get to the oil filter. To remove the skid plate you will need a torx bit. Hopefully this helps. Remember only hand tight when you install the oil filter!

 

LMAO!! Smokin' Dog!! WalMart Service Center? What kind of forum we running here!!! LMAO Yea it's under the skid plate, and you use an 1 1/8in or 1/16 box wrench,I think. I dunno I use pliers now cause mine is getting stripped.

 

My gf's '03 has a regular fram filter... Do the '07's have a cartridge oil filter?

 

Mine has that plastic oil filter housing, kind of a pain in the ****...but I thought almost all VW had that canister with the oil filter in it??

 

Is yours the turbo 1.8? or the 1.8T? She has the 2.0 maybe that's the difference.

 

2.8 VR6, non-turbo..for now.

 

Ah that definately explains it. My gf has the 2.0 non turbo. Just a regular old filter for that thing. How the HEX did they fit the VR6 in there? There's no room with the little 2.0L engine...

 

Literally the only room I have is behind the engine against the firewall. I figured that's where I'd put the turbo, but nope I've seen peopl with it right next to the motor. Crazy how there's completely no room anywhere in the engine compartment.