Car Fix DIY Videos

In this DIY maintenance guide, I walk you through an oil change on my MK7 Golf R using Liqui Moly 5W-40 and install a fresh set of Audi RS7 spark plugs — a common upgrade for tuned or performance-modified EA888 engines.

Whether you’re stage-tuned or stock, proper maintenance is key to performance and longevity. In this video, you’ll learn:

Step-by-step MK7 Golf R oil change tutorial

How to install and gap RS7 spark plugs correctly

Why RS7 plugs are a popular upgrade for tuned VW/Audi engines

This is a must-watch if you’re looking to do your own MK7 Golf R maintenance, or you’ve recently tuned your car and want to ensure it runs reliably.

Tools & Parts Used:

Liqui Moly 5W-40 Motor Oil

RS7 Spark Plugs (PN: NGK 91006)

Torque Wrench, Spark Plug Socket, Oil Filter Tool, etc.

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Drop a comment if you have questions or want to share your setup!

EDIT: In the video I do say that the car takes 5 & 3/4’s of quarts of oil. It is actually 6 qts which is roughly 5 & 3/4’s litres. But either way with filling the oil filter as well you would be fine. Sorry for the confusion!

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Chapters:

0:00 – 1:05 – Intro
1:06 – 1:56 – Throw it on jack stands
1:57 – 3:10 – Liqui Moly 5W40 oil introduction
3:11 – 3:33 – Oil filter and drain plug
3:34 – 5:03 – Draining the oil
5:04 – 6:17 – Loosening the oil filter housing
6:18 – 7:14 – MK7 Golf R Spark plug change begins
7:15 – 8:41 – Unbolting Golf R coil pack grounds
8:42 – 9:50 – Removing MK7 Golf R coil packs
9:51 – 11:30 – Removing MK7 Golf R spark plugs
11:31 – 13:40 – How to gap Audi RS7 spark plugs
13:41 – 15:47 – Installing RS7 spark plugs on MK7 Golf R
15:48 – 18:29 – New oil filter install on MK7 Golf R
18:30 – 19:05 – Wrapping up the oil change
19:06 – 20:03 – Outro