[CooleyCorporation]

hey i am trying tofind the oil filter in my 2003 jetta tdi gls i think i found it on top in front of engine but not sure plus if it is which way do i turn it to release cap

 

[chittychittybangbang]

To release, turn it counterclockwise. http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a4/oil-change-Jetta-TDI-engine.htm Here are some more notes and pictures.

 

[Fluid]

Lefty loosey, righty tighty.

Don't overtighen the cap or else you'll have a hard time removing it.

 

[CooleyCorporation]

oil type ?

is pennzoil platinum full synthetic SAE 5w 30 ok for 2003 jetta tdi gls

 

[chittychittybangbang]

http://www.pennzoil.com/#/motor-oil/pennzoil-platinum/

Meets VW 504/507

This is the common rail spec engine oil. It's approved and it'll work. However, I don't know either way if 505.00 engine oil (the original spec for your engine) is best because 507 engine oil is designed to be low ash for the requirements of the common rail engines.

To inspect oil specs, go to their oil manufacturer's page and check for the VW specs. http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/engineoilNP.htm Here is a list of some approved engine oils.