Is the oil pan on a Passat right next to the oil filter?

NOPE.





the oil filter is near the firewall - kind of awkward to get to.





The pan is on the bottom (always).








Good Luck...





P.S. Get a Chilton Manual before you do some damage.Is the oil pan on a Passat right next to the oil filter?
the oil pan is directly on the bottom of the engine.

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