Volkswagen Jetta FAQs

The Volkswagen Jetta is a popular and reliable family sedan. Below, we answer some frequently asked questions about maintaining the Jetta:

How To Change The Oil On A Volkswagen Jetta?

Volkswagen recommends changing the Volkswagen Jetta's oil once a year or every 10,000 miles. You can do it yourself, but you’ll require special tools. As well as tools, you’ll need five quarts of 5w30 oil and the correct oil filter for your model.

• Park your car on a flat surface with your handbrake engaged.
• Jack the vehicle up, and use jack stands as support.
• Position your drain pan so you don't spill oil when you loosen the drain bolt.
• Remove the drain bolt.
• Let all the old oil drain out. 
• Screw the drain bolt back in. It’s imperative to check that the copper washer is in place on the bolt to avoid an oil leak.
• Loosen the old oil filter by turning it counterclockwise by hand or with an oil filter tool.
• Secure the new oil filter by hand. Ensure the correct washer is on the screw end of the oil filter. 
• Remove the oil cap and fill with 5 quarts of new 5w30 engine oil.
• Screw the oil cap back on.
• Make sure to discard the old oil properly.

What Type Of Gas Does A Volkswagen Jetta Use?

All models in the Volkswagen Jetta range have 1.4L, four-cylinder engines. They all use unleaded gasoline. Regular gas is most common, but you can also use premium gas to improve performance. 

How To Change A Flat Tire On A Volkswagen Jetta?

Here's what to do when your Jetta has a flat tire:

• Pull over to the side of the road.
• Look for a flat surface where you can safely park away from traffic. Engage the handbrake.
• Loosen nuts on the wheel with the wheel spanner supplied.
• Jack up car with jack provided.
• Remove flat and replace with the spare wheel.
• Fasten all nuts.
• Drop the vehicle down by releasing the air valve on the jack.
• Double-check that all nuts are fastened.

How To Recharge the Air Conditioner For A Volkswagen Jetta?

It is best to take your car to a qualified person to refill the Air Conditioner. There may be gas leaking from the pipes which they can find and repair. There are DIY air conditioning recharge kits available if you want to recharge the aircon yourself. It's called the 134A Air Conditioning kit. On the nozzle of the can is a gauge. Open the car's hood and find the low-pressure port of the air conditioner motor. Use the nozzle to fill your air conditioner to the correct pressure using the gauge. Make sure to replace the cap.

What Type Of Coolant For Volkswagen Jetta?

Coolants regulate the engine's temperature. Volkswagen suggests that you use G13 coolant in your Volkswagen Jetta.

How To Delete Bluetooth Device From Volkswagen Jetta?

You can delete a bluetooth device from your infotainment centre by following these steps:

• Go to your keypad on the right side of your steering wheel. The phone with the paired Bluetooth must be next to you. 
• Press the right-side button for a few seconds till 'Manual' flickers on the screen.
• Press 'Ok'.
• Scroll down to 'User'.
• Press 'Ok'. 
• Scroll down to 'Select'. 
• Press 'Ok'. 
• Scroll down to 'Delete'.
•  Press 'Ok'. 

How To Reset Oil Light For Volkswagen Jetta?

If your vehicle's oil light is flashing and beeping, you can switch it off as follow:

• Switch the ignition off. 
• Press the button located under the speedometer.
• Switch ignition on while pressing the button for a few seconds.
• Press button located under rev counter.

How Many Suitcases Fit In A Volkswagen Jetta?

The trunk is 510L. It can easily fit five medium sized suitcases.

How Much Does A Volkswagen Jetta Cost?

The suggested retail price for the 2022 entry-level Volkswagen Jetta S starts at $22,959. Optional extras come at an additional cost.